Sonya5100 16-50mm Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch Flip Up LCD (White)

I own 4 of these, the video is amazing, very little morie, great in low light. The still quality is great too. I basically look at cameras like it's a chip with a lens. I would rather own a bunch of affordable bodies, keep the lenses I like on them, and never change the lens in the field. This strategy greatly reduces the chance of dirt on my sensor. I personally don't like to look at an image with the sky with dirt all over the image, and the further you stop a lens down the greater the dirt on the sensor will show.I also use a Sony DSC-HX60 for timelapse shots, they are cheap, look great and travel small. All the Sony cameras I have tried, to use apps, especially timelapse required a firmware upgrade, and a Play Store account with funds to load the apps. I wish they had it upgraded as of May 2015, the version I received is 1.0 ,and the apps need 1.1.So to me, rather then putting all my eggs into a A7s, I would rather own five of these. To have a pristine sensor is paramount, especially when shooting video and panning. It took forever but Sony finally did deliver a nearly perfect sensor for video with this camera.I do go through cameras fairly regularly, so will I own this in 2 to 3 years, probably not, but I have to say for today this is the best price performance camera bar none. I also had a a6000, not worth the extra dollars to me, inferior video quality, poor layout of battery SD card placement. I also dont really care about the viewfinder it has, you have to be straight on to use it any way. Just get a nice loupe, and enjoy the excellent screen on the a5100. Also sometimes my subjects like to see what they look like on camera, try that on the a6000 while shooting.

This camera is great. I love photography and I didn't totally know what to expect from a non DSLR but it takes great photos and is so versatile!!! I have a Nikon d5300 and I find myself grabbing this little guy a lot of the time instead. The sensor is better and if you're not wanting a ton of control or in a sitatuion where you don't want to be constantly adjusting in a manual mode, this camera is perfect. It has a great auto mode and it automatically edits pictures to make them look better - I've yet to seen it edit in such a way that I don't like either, it just makes every picture look more real. Great camera for selfies because of the screen that flips up and you can produce great images and zoom fairly far, all in a compact bundle. The camera is front heavy from the lens but I'm still able to fit it in my small purse so it's great for Traveling, not to mention that you can transfer the photos straight from the camera to any device you have which only compounds in the 'good for traveling and selfies' status this camera has. Definitely not as small as other point and shoots that don't have a detachable lens but the trade off is well worth it and it's still way smaller than a DSLR. Great purchase, highly recommend!!

I absolutely love this camera. Granted, I have a lot to learn about taking photos outside of the auto mode, but you will be able to take great photos straight out of the box. It's fairly intuitive, I've figured out most functions just playing around with it. I have arthritis in my hands so I was concerned with getting a bulkier DSLR camera. This fits the bill, but is smaller and lighter. I use the strap around my neck just in case it would slip, but it's unlikely the way it's designed. I love the white color, a little different than your standard black camera. The battery lasts awhile, I took shots continuously at a recent concert with no problem. It comes with everything you need to start shooting and downloading into your computer is a breeze. The only drawback so far is for the life of me I can't figure out how to send photos directly to my iPhone. Still working on that, but other than that one issue this is a great entry level camera for folks like me.

I waited until the price dropped below $450 on sale to purchase because these cameras can be pricey. Make sure you purchase from an authorized seller or your warranty may not be honored.This is a great mirrorless digital camera for beginners. Even with just the "kit lens", I have been able to take great portraits. This is a very popular camera, so you can always find guides and video tutorials online if you need help. I also like the Sony PlayMemories Mobile app because it's easy to transfer my photos from the camera to my phone. I purchased a 64GB SD card and I've had no problem taking photos and videos. I chose this one over the A6000 because it is slightly cheaper without sacrificing photo and video quality. I also like that this one has the screen that flips up for "selfies". The one down side is that there is no electronic viewfinder, you must look at the screen to see your shot. In the sun, it can be a problem so that is something to think about if you're deciding between these two models.