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 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Nikon Z Z6 III | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 50MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 299 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 75 | 120 | 20 | 30 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 579 | 575 | 511 | 670 | 588 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 38.3 | 39.9 | 20.6 | 75.1 | 63 | 99.5 | 47 | 29.6 | 62.9 | 41.4 | 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 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 96 | 95 | 90.5 | 98.8 | 70.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 9 | 89.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall36
- Video38.2
- Travel28.2
- Youtube30.6
- Beginner42.8
- Vlogging23
- Streaming39.3
- Photography41.9
- Wedding Events36.8
- Sports Wildlife36.5
- Product Photography49.8
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