Sony Alpha a6100 2025
A 24.2MP APS-C sensor pairs with 425 phase-detection points for 0.02-second autofocus, while 11fps burst shooting and 4K/30p video capture fast action with clarity. The bundle includes a 64GB SD card and shoulder bag, and the sensor’s expandable ISO 51200 handles dim conditions for cleaner images. This mirrorless camera is best for sports and wildlife shooters who demand fast, accurate subject tracking and high burst rates.
About This Camera
A 24.2MP APS-C sensor pairs with 425 phase-detection points for 0.02-second autofocus, while 11fps burst shooting and 4K/30p video capture fast action with clarity. The bundle includes a 64GB SD card and shoulder bag, and the sensor’s expandable ISO 51200 handles dim conditions for cleaner images. This mirrorless camera is best for sports and wildlife shooters who demand fast, accurate subject tracking and high burst rates.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
- Af points 425
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weight g 748
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong af (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong evf (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong burst (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| Codec | XAAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 1440000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
Value & Pricing
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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 748 | 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 | 83.8 | 74.6 | 52.9 | 69.7 | 58.2 | 86.1 | 44.9 | 56.4 | 66 | 38.7 | 32.5 |
| 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 | 97.6 | 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 | 85.2 | 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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