Sony a5100
$ Budget$804.24
tldr; 2014 compact APS-C. 24.3MP, fast hybrid AF, no EVF, flip screen. Vlogging before ZV existed. Great value used.
$804.24 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
20%Positive
Positive
20%Neutral
69%Negative
11%Based on 133 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- Ultra-fast auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps
- Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor.Lens compatibility Sony E-mount lenses
- Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi and NFC1
- Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video3 up to 50MB/s. Compatible OS - Windows Vista SP2-6, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X (v10.7-v10.9)
- Contains- Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50) AC Charger (AC-UB10) Lens cap Shoulder strap Micro USB cable. BIONZ X engine for superb detail and noise reduction
- 📦 Ultra-compact body
- 📸 24.3MP APS-C
- 🎯 Fast hybrid AF
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Sony a5100
Sony a5100
All-time low: $398(2019-11)
$2 below 90-day avg
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Sony a5100
Best Praise
+6 pts“I really wish Sony would release a new camera with the a5100 form factor. Would be so nice to have a tiny camera like that with all the modern features especially since now with the A7CII/A7CR which are more or less the same size as the A6700 it would be nice to get a camera that is significantly smaller.”
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ViewTop Criticism
+1 pts“Hmm.. if only I could convince the wife to go on the journey with me. Do you think the lack of physical image stabilizing hurts the 5100 significantly?”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony a5100 worth buying?
2014 compact APS-C. 24.3MP, fast hybrid AF, no EVF, flip screen. Vlogging before ZV existed. Great value used.
What do Redditors love about the Sony a5100?
Redditors highlight: 📦 Ultra-compact body. 📸 24.3MP APS-C. 🎯 Fast hybrid AF.
What are the downsides of the Sony a5100?
Some criticisms include: "Hmm.. if only I could convince the wife to go on the journey with me.
Do you think the lack of physical image stabilizing hurts the 5100 significantly?..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Sony a5100 has 133) tend to have more reliable scores.
133 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026