GH4vs A5100
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £200 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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