The Sony A5100 is a fantastic entry-level camera for anyone who wants a step-up in quality, control and flexibility over a point-and-shoot or phone. It packs a big sensor, articulated touch-screen and seamless Wifi connectivity into a small, light and affordable body that you'll take everywhere with...

Potentially great quality from 24 Mpixel sensor; Great continuous AF for photos and movies; 6fps continuous shooting with large bursts; Tilting touch-screen which can face subjects; Powerful but easy to use Wifi with NFC

To exploit 24 Mpixels; you'll need a better lens; No viewfinder nor any means to connect one; Need to boost screen brightness for outdoor use; Basic exposure control and no GPS tagging via Wifi; No miniature effect for movies

Most of the differences between the a5100 and its predecessor are internal. You get the 24MP sensor from the a6000 (up from 16MP on the NEX-5T), the latest Bionz X processor, a wider phase detection AF area, and much more promising video specs.

Sony is slowly replacing many of the cameras that used to be branded with the NEX moniker, and the A5100 is the replacement for the NEX-5T. Although the camera is the same shape as its predecessor, Sony has fitted it with the same excellent 24.3 million pixel sensor and Bionz X processor as found in...

Sony Alpha 5100 Review - The Sony Alpha 5100 is one of the most feature-packed entry-level CSCs on the market, complete with a 179-point hybrid autofocus system and advanced video shooting capabilities

Impressive video capture performance; Tough body; Good image quality and AF speeds

Touchscreen performance not as comprehensive as competitors; No microphone socket

Sony's latest compact camera model, the Sony Alpha 5100 features some of the Japanese firm's latest technology, including the 24.3-million-pixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, with an sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600 and the Bionz X processor seen in the more advanced Sony Alpha 6000.

Superb resolution and autofocus speed; Lightweight; but tough with a compact body; Advanced video filming capabilities

Only six frames per second continuous shooting; Touchscreen limited to taking pictures only; No input for external microphone

Sony is slowly replacing many of the cameras that used to be branded with the NEX moniker, and the A5100 is the replacement for the NEX-5T. Although the camera is the same shape as its predecessor, Sony has fitted it with the same excellent 24.3 million pixel sensor and Bionz X processor as found in...

DSLR-quality performance in a camera a third the size of most DSLRs

Tiny and lightweight; Great photo and video quality; Lightning-fast autofocus

No electronic viewfinder; Screen a tad small for touch

The Sony Alpha A5100 is an update to the Sony Alpha A5000 , and is one of the smallest APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras with a built in flash. The updated A5100 adds phase-detection focus, a touch-screen, as well as a new 24.3 megapixel sensor, instead of the 20.1 megapixel sensor on the A5000.

Comfortable to hold; Compact with 16-50mm lens; Good image quality and colour; DRO and HDR modes; Quick focus and shutter response; Sony PlayMemories Apps available; 6fps with continuous AF; Wi-Fi and NFC; Low noise

Have to pay for additional features as "apps" that are free with other cameras: Time-lapse; Multiple-exposure; Multi Frame NR etc; Strong noise reduction; Kit lens not the best

The Sony A5100 is the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor, built-in flash and Wi-Fi connectivity. Successor to the 6-month-old A5000 model, the Sony A5100 features a 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, Fast Hybrid AF for optimal fast and precise autofocus...

The A5100 may be Sony's mirrorless middle child, but it's a great value.