In this video I’m breaking down whether the Sony a5100 is still worth buying in 2025—specifically for photo people. Quick background: it replaced the a5000 with real upgrades, it’s basically an a6000 without the viewfinder, and it’s rocking the same 24MP APS-C sensor that Sony kept using through a bunch of the a6000 lineup. I bought mine two years ago for $150 on Marketplace (insane deal), but even today you can usually find it under $300 on eBay if you’re patient. Here’s the headline: if you’re thinking about video, just don’t even buy this camera. Between 1080p only, battery life, and overheating, a modern smartphone is honestly the move. But for photography, the a5100 still punches way above its price—great low-light for the money thanks to the bigger sensor, surprisingly useful touch-to-focus, built-in Wi‑Fi for quick transfers, and my favorite underrated feature: the pop-up flash for dragging shutter and doing light painting (I used to shoot nightclubs in China with this exact approach). My verdict: terrible video camera in 2025, but a ridiculously solid budget photo body if you want E‑mount lens options and a tiny travel setup.