E-MOUNT LENSES
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Sony α5100 Mirrorless Camera w/ 16-50mm lens
Capture that crucial moment with ultra-fast autofocusing, 179 AF points and 6 fps. This lightweight camera delivers 24.3MP of detail even in low light, and you can share photos right to your smartphone through built-in Wi-Fi. Record Full HD Video or flip over the 180° tilt screen for perfectly framed selfies.
Technology
Ultra-fast and accurate auto focus with 179 AF points and 6Fps
Snap into focus with ultra-fast 0.07 second AF (Auto Focus) speed and never miss the moment. The α5100 also realizes up to 6fps continuous shooting with AF tracking by making the most of the wide-area 179-point phase-detection AF sensor. Even when dealing with a moving subject the α5100’s superb moving-subject tracking performance ensures you get the shot during still or video capture.
Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to the newly developed 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. It’s higher resolution than most DSLRs and adopts the same gapless on-chip lens structure as the α7R for ultimate image quality and light sensitivity
Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi and NFC
Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible Smartphone or Tablet. Frame an image on your smartphone’s LCD, and simply click the camera’s shutter you’re your device. You can even transfer the images taken directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading - sharing has never been easier. With NFC (near field communication) - connectivity has been simplified to one-touch. Simply touch the camera to the compatible NFC enabled device to connect.
Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video up to 50MB/s
Make movie magic with Full HD 1920 x 1080 video in cinematic 24p, or capture fast action at incredible 60p and 60i frame-rates. Made even easier with the α5100’s 179 point AF (auto focus) system – tracking moving subjects is not a problem. Selectable in-camera – XAVC S for broadcast quality – high 50Mb/s bitrate, Blu-ray quality - AVCHD or simple and easier upload to the web - MP4 codecs are available. For serious videographers, uncompressed 8bit 4:2:2 clean-screen video files to external recording devices is possible via the HDMI connection.
All the quality in half the size & weight of other DSLRs
The α5100 is a super compact Mirrorless camera that’s about half the size and weight of a typical DSLR, yet it has the same size APS-C sensor as most DSLRs. The interchangeable lenses and E-mount system make the α5100 more versatile than almost any other camera on the market.
Stunning low light photos with ISO range of 100-25600
The α5100 features high sensitivity thanks to the newly developed Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor. You get stunning detail in in low light from ISO range 100 – 25000. And for an additional burst of light, the α5100 features a pop-up flash.
Additional Features
Create easy selfies with flip-up touch-screen LCD
The α5100’s tiltable LCD screen flips up 180° to make shooting self-portraits a snap. Include other people, experiment with interesting angles or shoot against famous landmarks. When you press the shutter, the camera does all the work.
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Built-in pop-up flash brightens the scene
Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 flash1 combines with high ISO sensitivity to enable shooting in just about any setting.
Easy one hand use with convenient power zoom lever
A new zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for effortless one-handed operation and smooth zooming even when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience to the realm of interchangeable-lens models. Perfect for use with Sony power zoom lenses like the SELP1650 (16-50mm), SELP18200 (18-200mm) and SELP18105G (18-105mm).
Artistic precision
Fast Hybrid Autofocus
Advanced yet intuitive focus control gives you class-leading clarity and contrast for stills and movies—and means you never have to miss a shot.
Sony launches a new age of autofocus
4D FOCUS enables superior autofocus performance in four dimensions: wide autofocus coverage (2D height and width), fast autofocus speed (3D depth) and enhanced predictive tracking (4D time).
24.3MP APS-C Exmor™ CMOS sensor
Gapless on-chip micro lenses produce optimized light gathering and minimal noise.
Advanced BIONZ X™ image processor
An upgraded engine provides superior noise reduction for low-light shots, plus truer color and detail.
High ISO range
Extended sensitivity lets you shoot natural, nuanced photos in dim light, or indoors without a flash.
Your subject made sharp, every shot
Freeze the moment with perfect focus
The α5100 compact camera employs multiple autofocus modes to ensure stunning shots every time. Track moving subjects, adjust the autofocus frame, and achieve pinpoint focal accuracy.
Cinematic Full-time AF tracking
The α5100 maintains focus on your subject while shooting with Fast Hybrid AF.
Extensive 179-point AF coverage
Track your subject through the entire frame with 179 phase-detection AF points.
Full HD + Fast Hybrid AF
Beyond stunning stills, the α5100 is also a movie-making machine. Achieve accurate live AF tracking, beautiful background blur and high-quality sound.
Sound as crisp as the picture
The super-sharp XAVC S format features linear PCM audio recording.
Focus at your fingertips
Simply tap your subject on the touchscreen to focus—or take a photo.
Two formats, total coverage
Simultaneously record top-quality and web-friendly files.
A range of lenses at the ready
Take full advantage of your E-mount interchangeable lens camera. Start building a kit of lenses customized to your shooting needs.
STANDARD ZOOM
On-the-go versatility
SELP1650
E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
SEL1670Z
Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS
TELEPHOTO/HIGH ZOOM
All the action up close
SEL55210
55-210mm f/4.5-6.3
SELP18105G
E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
WIDE-ANGLE PRIME
Bigger view, less distortion
SEL30M35
E 30mm F3.5
MOUNT ADAPTORS
A-mount lenses, E-mount bodies
LA-EA4
Translucent Mirror A-Mount Adaptor
Snap, tap, share
Wi-Fi® and NFC connectivity make it simple to transfer photos or movies to Android smartphones or tablets—no complicated setup required.
Apps to enrich every shot
Transform your camera with PlayMemories
Choose from dozens of outstanding apps to enhance shooting, editing and sharing.
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