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

Model:
ILCE5100L/W
SKU:
8429343
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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 4.4 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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  • Awesome

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

    Bought it for my daughter. They haven’t really put it much use. Still getting to know how to operate it

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Vloggers Camera

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    camera perfect for vloggong reccomend a mic for it

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great upgrade for the vlogger

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    My young vlogger is enjoying this versatile camera!

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Bought this camera for my daughter and she absolutely loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent for Vlogging

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    Bought this for my kids to use as a vlogging camera.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love It!

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    I have this camera (in white ) totally exceeds expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great product

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    Love this product I order it takes great pictures.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Loved it

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    Very nice camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect camera for what I use it for.

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    No complaints about the camera. Great for traveling.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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    Really like the camera great for my first buy I love it

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • EXCELLENT STARTER CAMERA

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    GREAT CAMERA FOR PHOTOS SHOOTS AND ALSO WIFI CONNECTION FOR POSTING VIDEOS AND PICTURES.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • So far this camera has been easy to use.

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    I don't like the camera strap that came with it, looking to find something wider and leather quality.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • :)

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    This camera it's perfect i love it , simplemente la amo

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Wonderful camera!

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    This is the best camera I've ever owned! I absolutely love it!

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good camera

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    This is a good camera for a beginner. It is a little hard to figure out some of the settings.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I returned

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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    I actually returned because I didn’t realize it was the body only.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Selfie Machine

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    Girlfriend love that gift, great for getaways. Slim an portable. Great mobile to camera connectivity

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fun and compact

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    Using it to film tutorials for great picture quality

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great camera

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

    Great camera if you don't want a dslr - more of a point and shoot camera.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best

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    The best for selfies smooth setting its so beautiful

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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