The Sony Alpha A5100 produces DSLR quality images without the associated size and weight. Great for photography enthusiasts who travel, the interchangeable lenses, full manual control and incredible creative versatility will produce stunning photos in a wide variety of photographic scenarios.

The A5100’s mirrorless design features an improved APS-C size 24.3 megapixel Exmor HD CMOS sensor to deliver high-resolution images and Full High Definition video with stereo sound, razor sharp detail and realistic colour rendition.

A powerful BIONZ X image processor, as found in Sony’s popular A7 and A7R Full Frame Cameras, delivers an impressive ISO25600 for excellent low-noise performance and ensures sharper images when shooting in low-light scenarios. The processor is also responsible for a maximum burst rate of 6fps mode to ensure you are equipped to capture the decisive moment.

Its Hybrid AF system equips you with the ability to capture fleeting moments and fast action with ease. The powerful combination of Phase and Contrast Detection autofocus delivers a blistering focus speed of just 0.07 seconds in ideal circumstances. A staggering 179 Phase detection points ensure composition flexibility and razor sharp results no matter where your subject is in the frame.

For movie makers and vloggers, a convenient Dual Recording mode can be utilised to simultaneously record in MPEG-4 and XAVC S or AVCHD video formats. The MPEG-4 format is compressed in order to reduce the total file size for instant online sharing while the XAVCS and AVCHD formats provide improved image quality and more creative scope during editing and post-production.

At the rear of the camera is a bright 3-inch 921k-dot LCD Touchscreen for straightforward shooting, playback and menu navigation. The Touch Focus function delivers an intuitive shooting experience by allowing you to touch to obtain pin-point focusing accuracy and activate the shutter simultaneously.

Its 180° tilting design eliminates the composition guesswork when shooting one-handed self-portraits and provides comfortable shooting position when shooting at extremely low angles.

Built-in WiFi with NFC Connectivity extends the cameras versatility by providing instant photo sharing and fast, hassle free connection to NFC enabled devices such as Android Smartphones and tablets. Using the free Sony Play Memories app1 on your compatible devices opens up a whole new world of creative potential including effects, automatic cloud storage of all your photos and the ability to control and shoot remotely, using your smartphone or tablet as the remote viewfinder.

Compatible with the entire range of Sony’s E-Mount lenses and supported by a variety of accessories, the Sony Alpha A5100 equips you with the capabilities to shoot and share a broad range of photographic subjects.

[1] Some apps may require a fee.