Sony Alpha 6100 Black
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha 6100 Black
The Sony a6100 is widely praised for its outstanding image quality, fast and accurate autofocus, and compact, lightweight design, making it a favorite among beginners and enthusiasts. Many users highlight its excellent value for money, especially for photography, though some note limitations like short battery life, lack of in-body stabilization, and a non-intuitive menu system. A few reviewers mention the kit lens is mediocre and the mobile app connectivity can be problematic, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent value for money
- Great for beginners
Cons
- Short battery life
- No in-body stabilization
- Confusing menu system
- Limited touchscreen functionality
- Mediocre kit lens
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
The OM System OM-5 is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, weather sealing, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the computational features like high-res mode and live ND, as well as the vast lens selection. Some minor criticisms include the learning curve for the menu system and the lack of a printed manual, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Weather sealing
- Excellent image quality
- Computational features (high-res, live ND)
- Wide lens selection
Cons
- Menu learning curve
- No printed manual
- Micro USB port
- Diffraction at small apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha 6100 | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | XAVC S | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.4M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 420 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro USB | Micro-USB★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha 6100 Black
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sensor (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha 6100 Black offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
