Sony A5100 camera is one of the sony camera that uses technology similar to Sony A6000, this camera is in excellent performance. There are many things that are similar to the Sony A6000 camera which uses APS-C 24 MP sensor, autofocus hybrid capable of following moving subjects and using BionZ-X processor.
But in terms of design of this camera is different from the Sony A6000 camera and Sony A5100 Camera is more similar to the Sony A5000 with a smaller size, many people think the Sony A5100 camera is a compact camera, because the shape of this camera is small and the weight of this camera is also light weight 223 grams , 399 grams with batteries, kit lens 16-50 mm f / 3.5-5.6 OSS.
Sony A5100 camera key layout is same as Sony A5000. It can be said that this camera is much adopt A6000 technology but the design of this camera is similar to the A5000 camera, with many people who are mistaken, they suspect this A5100 camera and this camera is the successor A5000. But this camera substitute sony NEX 5T.
Differences in the Sony A5100 camera has a flash mounted on top of the camera, then you do not need to install additional flash like the NEX 5T camera. Another difference in this camera design body that uses plastic while the NEX 5T. Made of magnesium alloy metal. The texture of the camera body varies according to the color choices, such as smooth white color, finer Titanium, rougher black color (like orange peel).
Sony A5100 camera there is a memory card slot on the left of the camera, this is the same as the A5100, of course this is different from the NEX 5T camera whose memory card slot is located with the battery bottom of the camera. So if the location of the memory card slot on the left of this camera allows users to use this camera, like the camera again on the tripod. This camera does not use optional electronic viewfinder as in NEX 5T camera.
For those of you who like selfie camera is not behind using the LCD that can be rotated up to 180 degrees, then Sony A5100 camera is suitable also for those of you who like selfie.
Sony A5100 camera has an advantage among the A5000 or A6000 camera, this camera uses LCD touch, this excess is already on the NEX 5T but on the A5100 is more sensitive and responsive for the user. This LCD Touch can determine the focus area and Focus + photographing, this is the same as if we use the camera phone, but the Touch LCD on this camera is still limited.
Sony A5100 Camera Performance
If in the performance of this camera is very fast, especially on autofocus for beginner mirrorless class, if in turn on, the camera takes time to be able to shoot about 2-3 seconds is rather slow. When it is alive and we are ready to take pictures with this camera is not slow anymore, even hardly have time pause. If we take pictures using RAW format then we need to wait until approximately 1-2 seconds for the image appear to the LCD screen.
Sony A5100 camera picture quality
If we use the camera on the light conditions are quite bright as in the office or indoor room with lights, the ISO 3200 the image is pretty good, and noise is not visible. If we use this camera in the field in dark light conditions like the night, then the image still looks good in ISO 1600, image quality will decrease at ISO 3200-6400, lots of noise, and will look a lot of spots and colors (chroma noise ).
The image results at high ISO are too oversharpened, so it looks jagged artifact when zoomed in 100%, this camera excellence is still very good color integrity does not fade or change up to ISO 12800. Safe when using photos with ISO 1600 or lower If not forced.
Apps Camera Sony A5100
Certainly very fun with the Sony A5100 Camera as it comes with the application. Basically this is an application that we can download to the camera. Each of these applications has different functions, such as Motion shoot, timelapse, focus bracketing, light shaft, smart remote and more. Some free and some are paid, using apps then we like to get new features from this camera, and we will get a unique and amazing results without us having to edit it in other software.
If for Video there are some features compared to Sony A6000 and A5100 camera. Sony A5100 camera can record in two formats namely the XAVCS and MP4 at once. For mp4 is usually small and allows us to share, and the XAVCS data is large and very suitable for editing, there is also Zebra feature is used to check the highlight (bright).
Sony A5100 camera is suitable for those of you who like photography or for the layman who wants to have a high-performance camera, and the image quality is good, and the price is not too expensive and very suitable in pairs of various lenses that have been owned.
Advantages and Cons of Sony A5100 Camera
- The weight of the camera is light and small
- The resulting image is good in the class of mirrorless camera and DSLR with 24 MP resolution
- The autofocus feature is very fast and capable of photographing moving subjects
- The "Sunny Weather" LCD is very bright and contrasting
- Equipped with wifi for Video transfer
- ISO range for large low light photos
- The image quality at high ISO (1600-3200) is still very good especially on the color parts that are still awake
- There are two buttons for the program
- Touch focus, sensitive shutter and this really helps the user
- LCD screen can be rotated
- The speed of shooting in succession is relatively fast
- Built-in flash bounce (directed upwards)
- Features for video is complete enough: XAVCS, dual format record, Zebra
Deficiency of Sony A5100 Camera
- Material of camera manufacture from Plastic
- No FN or Quick menu
- Weak Flash Power (GN 4)
- It has no hotshoe or optional connector for viewfinder or external flash
- Touch screen is limited only focus to the shutter only
- The startup time is slow about 3-5 seconds
- If we enter a new memory card then the camera will create a database file. This is a bit long around 4-5 seconds.
- The external charger is not included in the purchase package
There is no perfect camera, as well as with the Sony A5100 Camera, but this camera is good to use because it has good picture quality and excellent autofocus, this camera is equivalent to semi-pro DSLR camera, very compact and lightweight, and the price is not too expensive.
This camera is widely used by the youtubers, this kemera is very suitable for youtubers because it has a feature that supports for video creation, the example of this camera is equipped with stereo microphone, has a small body and lightweight, the screen can be rotated to 180 degrees, Owned Sony A5100 camera then this camera can be said the best mirrorless for youtubers and for you who like selfie.
Sony A5100 Camera for Youtubers
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