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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 camera with a very fast shutter speed

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    This a great camera with a very fast shutter speed.

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

    Great camera for selfies

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    I was looking for a high quality camera and found this one, I like the wifi app and the selfie feature.

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

    Great camera for beginner

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    Great camera for beginner!! Very nice quality!!!!!

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

    Great Camara for beginner

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

    Have had little time using it..still trying to learn how each button funtion.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camera

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    I am very pleased with the new camera and all that it is able to achieve.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Felice,
      We're really glad to hear that you are already having a good time with your Alpha camera! Thank you for choosing Sony! >Joffrey Sonystyle

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product

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    Perfect for sports and all other photo opportunities

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

    Amazing Camera!

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    Probably the best camera ever! All I have ever wanted.

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

    One of the best cameras

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    This is a great canera and with its 180 screen angle

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

    Great for a beginner to start and learn from

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    Great product. Love the camera.. Its a great beginner product and i love it...

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

    Great camwra

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    Great camera. Great camera. Great camera. Great!!!!

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

    Ok

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    Nice looking camera. I wish it focused better/faster for the price but overall it's ok

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Good camera that I have never had. It looks good. Picture that I have taken it very nince.

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

    Great camera for a beginner and experienced

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    The pixels are awesome and the price you can't beat.

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

    Good camera

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    It’s a good camera the app is not the best however but good for beginners!

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

    Easy to set up and get ready for pictures.

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    Extremely lengthy instructions for taking pictures. Must be willing to learn.

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

    good to use

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

    Sony - Alpha a5100 Compact System Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - great camera to use

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

    Small but powerfull

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    Pictures are great and so is the video. It's easy to use also.

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

    Decent Camera for a Novice User

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    Overall, decent quality for the price. High megapixels on par with DSLR cameras.

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

    Great Camera

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    My wife loves it, only issue cannot hook up an external mic.

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

    Overall is ok

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    The overall quality for this price is ok, but it will be nicer to have the white color

    I would recommend this to a friend