The Alpha 5100 has a 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and the same Fast Hybrid AF system as the Alpha 6000, as well as the same BIONZ X image processor used in the Alpha 7 series of full-frame cameras.
Update (19 August, 2014):
The Singapore prices for the Alpha 5100 are up on the pre-order website.
The price for the camera body and SELP1650 lens is S$999, with S$229 worth of pre-order free gifts.
Purchase with purchase:
- SEL50f18 lens: S$319
- SEL55210 lens: S$300
The Sony Alpha 5100 ships with NFC and is designed to make selfies easier.
Sony has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera.
The new camera will be available for pre-order from 20 August to 2 September 2014 online.
It will be available in Singapore from 4 September 2014 onwards.
Singapore prices have yet to be released but its US price is US$550 for camera body only and US$700 for body plus 16-50 motorised zoom lens (SELP1650).
Below are more details from the press release.
Sharper Shooting: Sony’s α5100 is the World’s Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera with Super-fast Autofocus and Pro Quality Pictures
• Fast Hybrid AF with widely-covered 179 focal plane phase-detection AF points for reliable tracking autofocus plus touch focusing and touch shutter release
• Large, high-sensitivity 24.3 megapixel APS-C size Exmor™ CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X™ processor for superb image quality
• Shoot cinematic Full HD movies with Fast Hybrid AF tracking
• Perfect selfie with 180° tiltable touch enabled LCD Monitor and Soft Skin Effect
• Expand your shooting fun with a host of downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps™ to expand your creative possibilities
• One-touch image and movie sharing with Wi-Fi/NFC
(SINGAPORE, 18 August 2014) – Crisp, blur-free action shots and soulful portraits. Smooth, cinematic Full HD movies. Better-looking selfies.
They’re yours for the taking with Sony’s pocket-sized α5100 – the intelligent little camera with an awful lot of picture power.
Sony Alpha 5100 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
Fitting snugly in your hand, the α5100 is the world’s smallest interchangeable-lens digital camera that boasts a big APS-C sensor plus a built-in flash and Wi-Fi.
Despite its svelte dimensions, it’s every inch the serious choice for anyone who’s moving up from their smartphone’s camera or point-and-shoot compact snapper.
Nothing gets past the blazing Fast Hybrid AF system of the α5100, the same that can be found in the α6000, with 179 phase detection points that freeze rapid action, frame after crisply-focused frame.
The screen of the Alpha 5100 can be flipped upright for selfies.
Even fast-paced targets – like blistering penalty shots or lively pets – are tracked faithfully for blur-free results.
Grabbing the moment is easier still with Touch Focus and Touch Shutter.
Just touch your subject anywhere on the crisp, bright LCD screen to adjust the focus and fire the shutter for pin-sharp shots at your fingertips.
Sony’s latest-generation Exmor™ CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixels guarantees flawless detail and textures.
As big as the APS-C sensor in larger DSLR cameras, it’s teamed with the same powerful BIONZ X image processor featured in the acclaimed α7 Series.
Sony Alpha 5100.
You’ll see the difference with fabulous refinement and low-light sensitivity, whether you’re shooting stills or movies.
Video recording is stunning, capitalising on the sensitivity and detail of the α5100 for smooth, cinematic results.
Support for the increasingly popular pro-focused XAVC S format at 50 Mbps ensures spectacular Full HD footage with fabulous sound to match.
Just like still shooting, Fast Hybrid AF assures pin-sharp focus that tracks your subject, plus the extra convenience of Touch Focus.
Flip the screen upright to take selfies.
It might be the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera, but the α5100 packs in plenty of thoughtful touches to make everyday shots simple.
Flip the large 3-inch LCD screen 180° and hold the ergonomically-styled camera body comfortably at arm’s length.
Frame yourself with the conveniently positioned zoom lever: then release the shutter for great selfies. In-camera soft-skin effect enhances skin tone, producing even better looking selfies.
Sharing photos and movie clips (MP4) with phones, tablets and TVs is easy, too. NFC allows one-touch transfer and Wi-Fi Direct allows easy wireless transfer to compatible Android and iOS devices.
Sony Alpha 5100.
One-touch linkage also activates Smart Remote Control, letting you frame shots and fire the camera shutter right from your smartphone or tablet’s screen.
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ from Sony expand the possibilities of the α5100 further still.
Download a growing range of free and paid-for apps that include handy utilities, fun effects and impressive creative tools for serious photographers.
New accessories include the style-matching LCS-EBD body case – available in three colour variations – and the compact, easy-to-carry RM-SPR1 remote that’s great for shake-free tripod-mounted selfies.
Below are the technical specifications of the Sony Alpha 5100.
| Sony | Alpha 5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lens compatibility | Sony E-mount lenses | |
| Image sensor | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm), Exmor CMOS sensor | |
| Number of pixels (effective) | Approx. 24.3 megapixels | |
| Recording format | Still | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Movie | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4 | |
| Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant) | |
| Focus system | type | Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
| Focus point | 179 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF) | |
| Sensitivity range | EV-1 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) | |
| Exposure control | Metering type | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | Still 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) | |
| Shutter | Shutter speed | Still images:1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb,Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4(1/3 steps) |
| Electronic Front Curtain Shutter | Yes | |
| Drive | Speed (approx., max.) | Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 6 fps, Lo: max. 3 fps |
| No. of frame recordable(approx.) | JPEG Fine L: 56 frames, JPEG Standard L: 75 frames, RAW: 23 frames, RAW&JPG: 22 frames | |
| LCD | Type | 7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT electrostatic touch screen |
| Number of dots (total) | 921,600 dots | |
| Adjustable angle | Up by approx. 180 degrees | |
| Audio | Microphone | Built-in stereo microphone |
| Speaker | Built-in, monaural | |
| Interface | HDMI micro connector (Type-D), Multi / Micro USB Terminal | |
| Wireless LAN (built-in) | Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band) | |
| NFC | NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible | |
| PlayMemories Camera Apps | Yes6 | |
| Flash | Built-in / Guide No. 4 (in meters at ISO 100, Flash coverage 16mm） | |
| Battery | One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 | |
| Weight | With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo included: Approx. 283g, Body only: Approx. 224g | |
| Dimensions W x H x D (excluding protrusions) | approx. 109.6 (W) x 62.8 (H) x 35.7 (D) mm | |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 degrees C | |
$999 for an MIL with lens, that’s not too expensive. Atypical of Sony?
Yes, some high-end compacts cost more than that!
It looks really compact. I might just get it for my small hands.
Good for selfies too!