Sony α5100 – New super mirror less replacing Sony NEX-5

Sony Announces New Sony α5100, heir of the old Sony NEX 5 and the intermediate product between the last Sony α5000 and Sony α6000. Available from September from $ 549. Sony has introduced its new Sony α5100 mirrorless, a camera that replaces the old Sony NEX 5 and that entrenches the end of the NEX line with the change of nomenclature.

The Sony α5100 places it was halfway between the Sony α5000 and Sony α6000, including several features of quality and represents a step forward compared to the previous model.

The Sony α5100 is characterized by a CMOS sensor APS-C 24 MP and the latest model of image processor Bionz X; among the most interesting, option is the new hybrid AF system, with 25 points for the focus and contrast, 179 points for that phase. As the latest cameras, it has a touch screen adjustable, able to twist up to 180 degrees towards the front to bounce back with a selfie inevitable.

Sony α5100 is the new mirrorless camera that shows how much is still active interest in this sector but – as they anticipated the producers themselves – does not seem to have a great future. After the Sony α6000 is the turn of Sony α5100 which shares the same frame style with a compact body and the ability to hook up compatible goals.

The new camera is equipped with a powerful sensor APS-C sized 24.3-megapixel Exmor precisely autofocus system that works in a record time of just 0.07s. On the back there’s a 3-inch screen diagonal fully adjustable at will over a range of 180 degrees.

There is a pop-up flash that disengages it from going to position themselves to illuminate optimally. The system is governed by a handsome BIONZ processor X owner who can manage the actions to be completed with great convenience. For example, puts on the plate up to 6 photos at full resolution in a single second than to be able to offer an ISO range of 100 to 25,600, complete the form Wi-Fi, NFC (synchronization for fast and safe).

• Sensor 24.3Mp Exmor APS-C.
• BIONZ processor X.
• Autofocus by 0.07s.
• Screen 3-inch diagonal swiveling 180 degrees.
• ISO speed between 100 and 25600.
• Module Wi-Fi, NFC technology.

From the point of view, video offers support Full HD recording in AVCHD and XAVC S2 with maximum bit rate up to 50Mbps. The camera allows you to record two formats at the same time.

One of those with a winged resolution and MP4 resolution reduced, useful for the direct sharing on social or on the web. To this end, Sony α5100 is also equipped with Wi-Fi module and NFC technology for a fast connection with smartphone and tablet, even for remote control of the camera.

Also interesting feature’s video recording in Full HD 1080 / 60p and 24p with support XAVC S. The camera finally is characterized by a fairly compact body, making it convenient to transport and compact, lightweight and portable.

The Sony α5100 will be available from next September in black and white colors with a price of $ 549 for the body only, while the motorized zoom 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 will be sold at a price of $ 699.