Sony Alpha a6100
A 425-point phase-detection autofocus system with Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals gives this compact APS-C mirrorless a distinct edge in subject tracking. Oversampled 4K video and a tilting touchscreen add versatility, while its light, portable body suits everyday carry. It's best for hobbyist photographers and vloggers needing responsive autofocus for capturing kids, pets, and casual action, but not for work requiring stabilization or weather sealing.
About This Camera
A 425-point phase-detection autofocus system with Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals gives this compact APS-C mirrorless a distinct edge in subject tracking. Oversampled 4K video and a tilting touchscreen add versatility, while its light, portable body suits everyday carry. It's best for hobbyist photographers and vloggers needing responsive autofocus for capturing kids, pets, and casual action, but not for work requiring stabilization or weather sealing.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor ?MP aps-c
- Af points 425
- Video 4K
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sensor (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average social proof (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Processor | latest-generation image processing engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6100 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 1053 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 88.1 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 77 | 44.9 | 56.4 | 18 | 25.7 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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