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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP aps-c
AF Points 425 pts
Video 4K
28 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong sensor (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong display (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
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 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Canon EOS R R1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 | 4897 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 40 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 | 920 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 91.2 | 40.4 | 35.9 | 34.2 | 24.4 | 83.1 | 46.7 | 65.4 | 22.2 | 33.6 | 36.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Canon EOS R R1 Compare | 99.9 | 99.2 | 98.5 | 93.6 | 96.7 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 80.1 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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