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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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    camera

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

    One of the best cameras I ever got and the megapixels are spectacular.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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      Hi R88M! We are glad to hear your positive feedback. You chose the best. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Vincent Sonystyle

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This camera did everything I wanted!!

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

    Love everything about it and what I wanted it for! But it does not work with iPhone that well, for example trying to transfer photos and videos. Besides that it is a great camera!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera, easy to use

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

    I bought this for my wife for Christmas, she a blogger

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, and best value

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

    We bought this camera for videos, just as much as photos, and it is great at both. We are newer to this, but I feel like we bought a camera that professionals would also use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It

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

    Favorite thing about this camera is that it connects to my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great beauty filter

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

    I love my camera, I’m having a hard time transferring images to my phone via Bluetooth and the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Obsessed with this camera

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

    My husband bought this camera for me to bring on our honeymoon, and it was absolutely perfect! We used it for still shots and also some vlogging and we couldn’t be happier with the results!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great starter camera!

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

    I love how compact this camera is and the image quality is sharp and looks so professional. My only critique is that it’s hard to make sure the lense is focused when outside and it’s bright out since there is no viewfinder and you have to rely on the touchscreen to see your shot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I wanted!

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

    This is a great camera! It's a great for me because I am a beginner

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    This camera is easy to use, lightweight, and has a long lasting battery. The only thing I dislike is there is no attachment for the lens cap to the lense. Other than that I highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony a5100 satisfactory condition

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

    Unparalleled value for live video streaming in high definition. Production of this unit was obviously discontinued for reasons other than necessary function.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If You Didn't Buy This Camera...

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    then you missed out. Best darn interchangeable lens mini camera ever made! It packs in a Sony 24mp APS-C crop sensor and has the finest auto focus on the market. It can be used (and I have used it) for simple snaps with a tiny Sony 20mm f/2.8 lens all the way up to my gigantic Sony 200-600mm telephoto lens. As I am writing this review it is most likely that you missed out on this wonderful camera because I am writing it over 2 years after I bought the A5100 camera. Too bad for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera!!

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

    I wanted a DSLR that could fit in my budget and my pocket. Sony a5100 meets both of those requirements plus it takes amazing pictures. Great picture quality at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing camera, small size, great price!!!

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

    This camera is proof positive that the normal DSLR era is over. It obliterates my old Nikon. If you find this on sale, grab it immediately. You will have NO regrets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    love it a lot, will use many times, will recommend to my. Friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for sports

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

    We bought the camera to help capture pictures and videos of my son's football games. So far so good we've been able to catch him in action, I mean off the ground and catching the ball not blurry at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing camera

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

    I love my camera. It's fast. Love the selfie part of the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A gift for a friend

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

    I got this as a gift and they loved it. Its what they wanted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing camera

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

    I love this camera! It is perfect for taking selfies and pictures of makeup. It makes your skin look flawless & the best thing is the built in wi-Fi ...you can transfer your pictures straight to your phone. Amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    really nice camera not for beginners

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

    love the camera. Need to get the lens for pictures at a distance.

    I would recommend this to a friend