Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
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 a6100 | 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 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 | 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, AVCHD | 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 | 0.35 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Battery Life | 380 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Sony Multi/Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
- 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 a6100 Black 2019 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.
