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Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Black

Model:
ILCE5100L/B
SKU:
8428893
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $549.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1229 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the Alpha a5100's excellent camera quality and ease of use, along with its compact size and convenient flip screen. Many appreciate its lightweight design and the inclusion of WiFi capabilities. However, some users mention concerns about battery life and occasional overheating, particularly during extended video recording. A few also comment on the price point and low-light image quality.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Happy with my purchase of the Sony a5100

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Happy with my purchase of the Sony a5100 15mm50mm lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the quality of my camera. I wasn't looking for a professional camera, but I wanted high quality and that's exactly what I got.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Great mini camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this camera it’s small enough to take everywhere I have a larger camera but this is much easier to handle and great pics

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Awesome Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife love this camera as my gift. We took lots of portrait photo and it's just great. What more if We upgrade it's lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Excellent quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband and I bought this camera for our honeymoon. It was the perfect size with excellent quality. We took great pictures and video!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great pictures

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You just have to learn how to actually mess with it but after a couple hours I was able to get great pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera lets me take the photos I need. It was great for my wedding . It is very easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera for beginners. Picture quality is amazing. Bought it after comparing and reading reviews on other cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this camera two years ago and all I have to say is wow!!! What an amazing product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought as gift for my family Christmas time she loves As use it for video and taking Pictures very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Very good camera for Vlogging

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm a sony shooter. I typically use my A7III but this camera here is great for making vlogs and other videos. I definitely recommend this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm obsessed with this camera. It is great for a first camera! If you buy extra lenses, it is a perfect camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Best budget dlsr camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You will bot believe the pictures you take, this one definitely deserves its price and one of the best cameras ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great camera for streaming

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing camera. I only use this for live streaming but the picture is incredible.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • loved This camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my sony it awesome, in low light situations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi supermardy! We are happy to hear that you love your new Sony Alpha camera. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Vincent Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Sony camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really solid camera. Especially for the price. The menu navigation can be a bit confusing at first. But easy once you get used to it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is still a great buy even though there are newer models out. This camera is still the best for self videos

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Best personal camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its one of the best mirror less camera in this price range and for beginners. Touch is great and easy to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this camera because I want to start making you tube videos, not too expensive and the quality is good.

    This review is from Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent pictures. High quality pictures in automatic. Excellent pictures to my daughter even when she is in movement...

    I would recommend this to a friend
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