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A5100 vs City 100

Quick take: The A5100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

A5100 — Casual & Travel: 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
  • Compact travel photographers
  • Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A5100Sony · 2014City 100Yashica · 2024
Price £200Best£219
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS13MP 1/3.06-inch Sony CMOS
Resolution 24.3MPBest13.0MP
Video 1080p/60p1080p
Autofocus Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detectionContrast-detect AF
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 6fpsBest1fps
Battery Life ~400 shots (CIPA)Best200 shots (estimated)
Weight 224g (body only)210g (estimated)Best
Dimensions 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinderNone (screen only)
Screen 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dotsFixed screen, no touch
Mount Sony E-mountFixed 3x zoom lens
Memory Cards Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slotmicroSD
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFCUSB

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A5100
City 100
Portrait
5.4/10
2.7/10
Street
7.0/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.7/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.5/10
1.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.0/10
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Documentary
4.1/10
3.3/10
Sports & Action
4.7/10
—
Landscape
5.0/10
2.9/10
Wildlife
5.5/10
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Casual
5.1/10
5.5/10
Food
5.9/10
3.1/10
Macro
5.2/10
1.9/10
Architecture
5.2/10
2.7/10
Astrophotography
4.7/10
1.8/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
6.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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