Sony Alpha a6100 Black 2019
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor deliver fast 11fps burst shooting with 425-point phase-detection AF that includes real-time Eye AF for humans and animals. Its compact 354g body is weather-sealed and features a 180-degree tiltable touchscreen, making it a discreet and durable companion for all-day carry. This camera is best for travel photographers and beginners who need a lightweight, responsive system for capturing fast-moving subjects and daily adventures.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sensor (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 95 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | OM System OM-5 Mark II | Fujifilm X-H1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z6 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 50MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 425 | 779 | 576 | 325 | 121 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 30 | 12 | 100 | 15 | 14 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 354 | 658 | 370 | 998 | 580 | 615 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 86.2 | 71 | 74.6 | 71.8 | 57 | 86.5 | 89.8 | 63.6 | 84.2 | 92 | 31.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.7 | 86.3 | 96.2 | 89.9 | 92.2 | 46.3 | 89.4 | 81 | 92.7 | 70.9 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-5 Mark II Compare | 90.4 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 80 | 83.3 | 66.3 | 91.9 | 81 | 92.7 | 70.6 | 95.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 76.4 | 92.3 | 99 | 96.5 | 64.7 | 90.2 | 44.6 | 81 | 61.7 | 82.5 | 89.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 74.6 | 79.7 | 93.6 | 89.9 | 64.7 | 38.3 | 91.2 | 81 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.7 |
| Nikon Z6 II Compare | 79.7 | 87.5 | 71.1 | 94.5 | 74.4 | 51.6 | 90.3 | 81 | 92.7 | 92 | 82.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 10 offers From $593
Newegg 3 offers From $599
Best Buy 10 offers From $700
Amazon 8 offers From $832
Adorama 5 offers From $848
Price History
Usage Scores
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