Sony Alpha 6100 Mirrorless
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 425-point phase-detection autofocus system deliver rapid subject acquisition and high-resolution stills for its class. The bundled kit provides exceptional out-of-box value with a flash, case, and 64GB card, making it a complete starter package. This camera is best for beginners and photography enthusiasts who prioritize fast autofocus and image quality over advanced video features or weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
17 Overall Score
Price $949
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha 6100 Mirrorless | Fujifilm X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Nikon Z Z5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 609 | 658 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 6100 Mirrorless | 35.7 | 39.6 | 35.8 | 33.2 | 23.2 | 28.8 | 46.5 | 29.6 | 20.2 | 32.9 | 35.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 89.8 | 96.6 | 91.6 | 86.8 | 96.1 | 99 | 97.5 | 87 | 95.6 | 90.7 | 95.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.4 | 95.2 | 93.5 | 98.6 | 63.9 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 91.4 | 94.5 | 54.5 | 92.2 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 94.6 | 88.6 |
| Nikon Z Z5 II Compare | 85.5 | 91.1 | 95.7 | 89.1 | 85.6 | 58.7 | 92.5 | 87 | 95.6 | 99.7 | 88.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.1 | 97.7 | 85 | 94.9 | 85.6 | 47.5 | 95.6 | 87 | 89.2 | 88.7 | 88.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $949
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Usage Scores
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Other Configurations13
Alpha a6100$848Alpha 6100 Mirrorless$898Alpha a6100Black$948Alpha 6100$948Alpha a6100Black$948Alpha a6100$950Alpha 6100$995Sony Alpha 6100$1,019Alpha a6100$1,048
