Sony Alpha a6100
The 50MP APS-C sensor and 4D FOCUS system lock focus in 0.02 seconds, sustaining 11fps bursts with real-time tracking for sharp stills and 4K video. A bundled 16-50mm and 55-210mm dual-lens kit adds out-of-the-box range, complementing the compact, travel-ready body. It’s best for product photographers and stills shooters who need fast, precise autofocus and high-resolution detail without bulk.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 50MP aps-c
Burst 11 fps
Video 4K
Weight 454 g
36 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong burst (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 50 MP |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6100 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 50MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 579 | 1160 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 38.2 | 39.9 | 20.5 | 74.9 | 62.7 | 99.5 | 47 | 29.5 | 62.6 | 41.5 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.5 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall36
- Video37.6
- Travel28.1
- Youtube30.5
- Beginner43
- Vlogging23
- Streaming39.1
- Photography41.8
- Wedding Events36.8
- Sports Wildlife36.4
- Product Photography49.8
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