Sony Alpha a6100 Black
Its 24.2MP APS-C sensor captures 4K video with full pixel readout and no binning, while the bundled 55-210mm telephoto lens provides long reach for distant subjects. The 180-degree tilting touch LCD simplifies selfie and vlog framing, and the all-in-one kit removes lens selection guesswork for newcomers. This mirrorless bundle is best for YouTube beginners and content creators needing a ready-to-shoot 4K setup with telephoto versatility.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 4K
Weight 2767 g
44 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 2.8 kg / 6.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6100 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Nikon Z Z6 III | Leica SL SL2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 299 | 225 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 75 | 120 | 20 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2767 | 579 | 575 | 511 | 670 | 835 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 76.2 | 39.9 | 61.5 | 34 | 63 | 57.9 | 47 | 87.6 | 35.5 | 39.3 | 35.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 | 82.4 | 95.4 | 99 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 23.8 | 95.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.6 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 21.9 | 89.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.5 | 99.6 | 85.2 | 51.6 | 95.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17.4 | 99.6 |
| Nikon Z Z6 III Compare | 89.9 | 96.9 | 96.6 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 61.6 | 91.6 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 21 | 89.1 |
| Leica SL SL2 Compare | 87.6 | 98 | 97.9 | 79.6 | 88 | 71.5 | 91.9 | 63.7 | 96.1 | 9.8 | 89.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall43.8
- Video46.2
- Travel28.2
- Youtube49
- Beginner53.4
- Vlogging40.8
- Streaming36.3
- Photography46.1
- Wedding Events39.1
- Sports Wildlife38.8
- Product Photography47.8
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