Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor deliver fast 11fps bursts with 425-point phase-detection AF that includes real-time tracking and Eye AF for both humans and animals. Its compact 354g body houses a 180-degree tilting touchscreen and weather sealing, making it a durable, travel-ready hybrid that captures 4K30p video oversampled from 6K. This camera is best for travel and product photographers who need a lightweight, carry-everywhere body with reliable subject tracking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong battery (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 1.44 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 380 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Sony Multi/Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6100 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z6 II Z6 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 425 | 1053 | 425 | 779 | 121 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 40 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 14 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 354 | 609 | 526 | 658 | 580 | 615 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 87 | 73.1 | 74.6 | 73.2 | 57.5 | 86.2 | 90.5 | 66 | 84.5 | 92.2 | 32.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 84.1 | 92.8 | 81.9 | 84.5 | 79.2 | 93.5 | 96 | 82.2 | 84.5 | 71.9 | 91.4 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.8 | 87.1 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 93 | 47.8 | 90.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 71.8 | 84 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III Compare | 76.4 | 81.2 | 93.7 | 90.3 | 65.4 | 39.9 | 91.8 | 82.2 | 93 | 99.9 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z6 II Z6 II Compare | 79.6 | 88.3 | 71.1 | 94.7 | 74.8 | 52.7 | 90.9 | 82.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 84 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 10 offers From $593
Newegg 4 offers From $599
Amazon 12 offers From $698
Best Buy 6 offers From $700
Adorama 5 offers From $848
Price History
Usage Scores
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