Sony Alpha a6100
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor drive a 425-point phase-detection AF system capable of 0.02-second focusing and 30fps burst shooting. Real-time Eye AF operates in 4K 30fps video and stills, complemented by a tiltable touchscreen, OLED viewfinder, and external microphone port. Best suited for product and sports photographers who need fast, accurate autofocus in a compact body, though its 1002g weight makes it a poor travel companion.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor drive a 425-point phase-detection AF system capable of 0.02-second focusing and 30fps burst shooting. Real-time Eye AF operates in 4K 30fps video and stills, complemented by a tiltable touchscreen, OLED viewfinder, and external microphone port. Best suited for product and sports photographers who need fast, accurate autofocus in a compact body, though its 1002g weight makes it a poor travel companion.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
- Af points 425
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K @30fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 1910
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average social proof (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs |
| Battery Life | 420 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6100 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1910 | 579 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 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 | 60.2 | 74.7 | 43.3 | 86.1 | 91.9 | 84.1 | 74.1 | 34 | 72.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.1 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 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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