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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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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

    Overall very satisfied with this product. Does everything I needed it for

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

    Great Camera for newbie

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

    Light,handy and elegant color. Good quality pictures with myriad functionalities. Would recommend for beginners in photography.

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

    Very happy with this purchase.

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

    My wife is very happy with this camera I got her for her bday. Very good quality for selfies.

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

    Great camera for vlogging

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

    I love this camera, it has a very fast focus, and is a good camera for vloggers

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

    Great for Beginners in cameras

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

    seems like Sony dropped the ball here. Compared to Rebels from canon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for traveling

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

    I love this camera! This is great for vlogging and taking pictures while traveling!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Fantastic, beautiful pictures all around really good product

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear about your experience with your A5100 and lens. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love this camera

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

    I have a iPhone 6 but the pic. On my new Sony cam. Are great it's fast all the settings and the night in the city was perfect for Vegas love it.

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

    Why i just now know you.

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

    Im inlove with this camera.So many cool features.The best camera for blogging and selfies.

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

    Works well

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

    Works well still trying to learn the different features of the camera

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

    Bought it as a gift

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

    I have a song a6000. The Sony alpha line is amazing. And I bought this as a gift .

    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.

    My granddaughter Loves this camera. Would recommend again

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lens broke after 11 months

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

    Its a very nice small basic camera, but the lens stopped working after 11 months

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Overheating

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great 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.

    Only con is that it overheats very quickly; in like 45 minutes.

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

    camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good great awesome sony camera great value good job

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

    Fav camera

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

    Love it just what I wanted good price good quality

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

    Love my camera

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

    This camera is the best! I recommend it. Pricey but worth the price.

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

    Excellent

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

    I so far love this camera, I’m a beinger so let’s see how I do. Lol

    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.

    Amazing picture quality. Super easy to use and a great camera.

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

    Good Camera Overall

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

    The camera works perfect for vlogging and I make a daily video. If you need a beginning camera then you should go with a sony a5100.

    I would recommend this to a friend