Should you buy the Sony a5100 in 2024?

YES!

The SONY a5100 (ILCE-5100) is an entry-level budget mirrorless camera with an APS-C size sensor, great for LIVESTREAMING and VIDEO. This video includes a 2024 review with new SAMPLE videos and photography

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Timestamps -

00:00​ - Start
00:32​ - Specifications and features
01:00 - Cons
01:37 - Battery life & Examples
02:30 - Microphone
02:56 - Picture Quality with examples
04:05 - Lenses
05:21 - Pros
05:58 - Livestreaming
06:24 - Price
07:10 - Should you buy in 2024?

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[ArronPrescott]

Hands up Whos still using the a5100 in 2024? 🙌

[KevsRandomVideos]

I have an A5100 as my permanent webcam for use with Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc. Have mine paired with a mains powered "dummy battery", Cam Link HDMI > USB dongle and a Viltrox 23mm f/1.4. It just works and provides far higher quality than any normal webcam. Reliable too - got it in 2019 and its been used for at least 4 hours per working day since then. Also useful as a backup camera for my A6700 if I'm photographing / videoing anything important.

[Sirazoa]

Just bought mine after watching this video! The structure in this video is so so good! Cut down compact to the most important information, yet not missing any and such a calm way of explaining the camera!

[HermesPodcast-os]

A5100 + Sony 20mm 2.8, best combo ever

[worldexplorer]

I got it as a Xmas present from my boyfriend. So far I have noticed that video shooting has an amazing quality, just need to buy a tripod for stability and rock it as a vlogger!

[cLaunMH]

I still use the a5100 for photography, the size is pocketable with a small lens (my favorite is the Sony 20mm f2.8) and i can always pop a bigger lense in the bag for more variety. For video, the ZV-E10 has taken its spot.

[cryptodegensolana]

Holy crap!!! 😂I have my Sony a5100 just seated on my closet for about 4 years then when you mention about this video has being recorded with that camera I was on shock, it’s. A beautiful camera

[SeanKloosterman]

I bought one of these used last year for $320 CAD, and it came with a 16-50 mm lens. I added a cheap TTArtisan 40 mm lens and an AliExpress flash diffuser. All in, this is a capable, sub $500 CAD, macro photography set up. The lack of an EVF is no big deal for macro photography, and the built in flash works well with the cheap flash diffuser.

[EscapeWheel]

Funny this just got uploaded. I purchased my first "REAL" camera yesterday...a lightly used (sub 1000 clicks) A5100 off Ebay. I purchased it mainly for use on an upcoming trip to a national park, but it'll also double (hopefully) as an upgraded camera for my channel. we'll see...but I'll have to figure out the microphone issue for sure..that sounds horrible.

but thanks as always for the review. sounds like I did ok for my first camera.

[patmat.]

It's been my only camera for casual photos since I sold all my Canon gears in 2018. Love it! I'm eyeing the Sigma 18-55.

[TheMoonTarot]

I use it professionally and i do fashion models from model agencies. Nobody believe that i shoot with this camera.

[Timothy_othy]

I just got one recently. I put the Brightinstar 35mm F0.95 on it and it is blast to shoot. Also got an M39 LTM adaptor to use a
NIkkor 5cm (50mm) H-C F2. Super fun using a vintage lens with it. Its only a bit challenging shooting in the bright sun.

[TexpatOTG]

Still using mine. Have a body for each of my lenses. I have always recorded separate sound, so it works great for me. I will upgrade at some point, but it isn't a pressing issue -- I'm fine with mine. Cheers

[JesusHernandez-fiks]

Sony a 5100 + Tamron 17 70 f2.8 amazing choice!!

[Svein-]

I just bought an a5100 camera used and I like it.

[MomenGalalAref]

i had this camera in 2020 and sold it and now i buy it again in 2025 because its really nice one i am going to make a video about it soon

[samsargdong]

I really admire your loyalty to this camera!🤗🤗🤗

It's not easy to stick to and value such an old model, taking into account the pressure that advertising exerts on people interested in cameras!

[chris_tarroza]

Still rocking this camera. The biggest gripe (besides no 4k) is overheating. I've done all the tricks I've found online and the thing still shuts down after a few minutes of video recording

[Sameerrsa]

🙌 im using it since 2019..& i have seen all ur a5100 videos..well said in ur video..its still a great camera

[kicyiu]

Yeah. It’s a great camera and very compact. But if the reason for buying this camera is compactness I don’t think those lenses that you mentioned in the video are the best options. They are still huge lens. There are better option such as 35 mm oss or 20mm pancake. I think if you are going for huge lens is better to go for A6000 instead.