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Black Sony Alpha 5100 mirrorless camera with 16-50mm kit lens attached

Sony

Sony ILCE-5100L/B Alpha 5100 compact mirrorless camera 16-50mm lens

SKU CH-RHQT-T7RRP MPN ILCE-5100L/B

A 24.3 MP APS-C mirrorless camera with 179 phase-detect AF points, 3.0" tilting touchscreen and 16-50mm kit lens

  • Battery runtimeStill Approx. 400 shots (CIPA standard) Movies Actual record
  • Part type or numberILCE-5100L/B
  • Imaging sensorExmor APS-C CMOS
  • Image sensor size23.5 × 15.6 mm
  • Total pixels24.7 MP
  • Sensor resolution24.3 MP
  • 3 MP APS-C sensor captures detailed images
  • 179 phase-detect points deliver fast hybrid autofocus
  • 0 inch 921.6K tilting touchscreen enables flexible composition
  • Full HD 1080p video at 50 Mbps records smooth footage
  • 16-50mm power zoom lens covers versatile focal lengths

Compact mirrorless kit for everyday shooting

The Sony Alpha 5100 ILCE-5100L/B pairs a 24.3 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor with the BIONZ X processor in a compact mirrorless body. It ships with a 16-50mm power zoom lens covering wide-angle to short telephoto. The hybrid autofocus system uses 179 phase-detect points and 25 contrast-detect points for fast, accurate focus across the frame. This kit suits photographers wanting interchangeable-lens quality in a small form factor.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The camera operates on a rechargeable NP-FW50 battery charged via the in-body USB port. Typical shooting sessions produce minimal heat thanks to the efficient sensor and processor design. The electronic shutter option allows completely silent operation when noise must be avoided. Power draw scales with LCD brightness and continuous shooting rate, both adjustable to extend runtime.

Build integration lens mount and connectivity

The Sony E-mount accepts a wide range of native and adapted lenses beyond the included 16-50mm. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC enable direct image transfer to smart devices for quick sharing or remote control. The 3.0 inch 921.6K tilting touchscreen supports self-portraits and low-angle composition without an external monitor. A single SD card slot handles storage; the compact body frees space in small bags for extra lenses or accessories.

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Price $505.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Product lineAlpha
Model nameAlpha 5100
Part type or numberILCE-5100L/B
Product colorBlack
Color filter systemRGB primary color filters
Performance
Continuous shooting speedHi: max. 6 fps, Lo: max. 3 fps JPEG Fine L: 56 frames, JPEG Standard L: 75 frames, RAW: 23 frames, RAW&JPG: 22 frames
Processor
Image processorBIONZ X
Storage
Storage mediaSDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compliant) / SD memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Display
Screen ratio3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
LCD screen size3.0 in 921.6K Touch
Brightness adjustmentManual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Maximum recording resolution1920 × 1080
Audio & video
Imaging sensorExmor APS-C CMOS
Total pixels24.7 MP
Sensor resolution24.3 MP
White balance settingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7: 15-steps, A7 to B7: 15-steps), Custom
Focus systemAuto / Manual
Exposure modeiAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection, Movie
Exposure compensation rangeStill images: +/- 3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Movies: +/- 2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Shutter speedStill images: 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (in 1/3 step), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode, up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode
Flash optionsFlash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync, Wireless, Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Image playbackSingle (with or without shooting information, Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning) 12/30-frames index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 16.7X, M: 11.8X, S: 8.3X, Panorama (Standard): 19.2X, Panorama (Wide): 29.1x) Image orientation (Manual /Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Date / Still / MP4 / AVCHD / XAVC S) Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Auto Review (10 / 5 / 2 sec, Off)
Video formatXAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4
Video recordingXAVC S:
Full HD - 1920 × 1080/60p@50 Mbit/s
Full HD - 1920 × 1080/30p@50 Mbit/s
Full HD - 1920 × 1080/24p@50 Mbit/s
AVCHD:
PS - 1920 × 1080/60p@28 Mbit/s
FX - 1920 × 1080/60i@24 Mbit/s
FH - 1920 × 1080/60i@17 Mbit/s
FX - 1920 × 1080/24p@24 Mbit/s
FH - 1920 × 1080/24p@17 Mbit/s
MP4:
HD - 1440 × 1080/30p@12 Mbit/s
VGA - 640 × 480/30p@3 Mbit/s
MicStereo
Connectivity
Integrated Wi-FiYes
Ports & slots
USB portsYes
HDMI portsYes
Power
Battery runtimeStill Approx. 400 shots (CIPA standard)
Movies Actual recording: approx. 75 minutes (CIPA standard)
Continuous recording: approx. 110 minutes (CIPA standard)
Battery packNP-FW50
Size & build
Image sensor size23.5 × 15.6 mm
Lens mountSony E-mount
Product dimensions2.5 in × 4.38 in × 1.44 in
Shipping weight0.72 kg
Package size165 × 137 × 132 mm
Compatibility
Compatible lensesSony E-mount. Sony A-mount via optional LA-EA adapter
More details
Dust cleaning systemCharge protection coating on Optical Filter
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Focusing modesAF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Af-assist beamYes (with built-in LED type)
Focusing point selection179 points (phase-detection AF) 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Metering systemMetering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity: EV-1 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering: Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
ISO sensitivityStill images: ISO 100–25600 (1/3 EV step) / AUTO (ISO 100–25600, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Movies: ISO 100–12800 equivalent (1/3 EV step) / AUTO (ISO 100–12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
AE lockYes: with shutter button (can be disabled from menu), custom button set available
Shutter typeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Self-timer2 sec. or 10 sec. delay
Flash typePre-flash TTL
Flash range16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Scene modesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Image typeJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

Questions about this item

How do I attach the 16-50mm kit lens and what step is often missed?

Align the white mount index on the lens with the white dot on the camera bayonet, twist clockwise until it clicks, then retract the lens by holding the zoom-ring release button while turning the ring to the shooting position.

What part of the 16-50mm lens will need attention after extended use?

The power-zoom mechanism and retractable barrel rely on internal gears and a latch; dust or sand in the extending tubes can cause grinding, so clean the barrel seals regularly and service the zoom motor if it becomes stiff.

What limits continuous video recording on the Alpha 5100?

The camera records Full HD 1080p at 50 Mbps in XAVC S; sustained capture is restricted by file-size limits on the memory card and by sensor temperature rise during long clips.

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