Sony A6100 Mirrorless
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Product Overview
Sony a6100 is a mirrorless camera in the Sony E-mount system. Introduced by Sony in 2019, it comes with an APS-C sensor with 24 MP (6000 x 4000) resolution and a 1.44 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a usable battery life, though a second battery may be a good thing to keep in your camera bag. The 11.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The Sony a6100 comes with 425 autofocus points.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 54%
Pros
- Good 11.0 fps burst rate
- Rather compact
- Very light
- Lacks weather sealing
- Viewfinder with great 1.07x magnification
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Very low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found
External score 74%
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent video quality
Cons
- Lackluster autofocus
- Disappointing rear LCD
- Limited video options
- No 5-axis stabilization
- No touch LCD
- Pricey for an APS-C camera
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony A6100 is an upper entry-level mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, 4k video, 11fps shooting, viewfinder and tilting touchscreen. Announced in August 2019, it’s the official successor to the five and a half year old A6000, bringing that model up to date with Sony's latest features, especially regarding AF and video which are almost the same as the flagship A6600. Spending $300 extra over the original A6000 gets you the A6 100 with a touch sensitive and flips all the way up to face you, a broader and more confident autofocus system, 1080 slow motion, unlimited recording times and a microphone input.
Pros
- 4k video, unlimited recording
- Weather-sealing
- S-Log movie profiles
Cons
- Lower resolution viewfinder
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)For an entry-level mirrorless camera, the A6100 is hard to beat. Image quality, while not a dramatic step forward, has improved thanks to better JPEG processing. Real-Time Tracking and Eye AF leads the competition. Sony's menu system remains as dense and obtuse as ever.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Real-Time Eye AF
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- No 5-axis stabilization
- Limited video options
gizmodo[3]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony a6100 isn't perfect, but it offers so many good things for such a low price that it turns into a deal that's difficult to reject. Right now there are few mirrorless APS-C cameras that offer the same for that price. While its sensor is not full frame, the A6100 has demonstrated that it can handle itself more than well in dark situations.
Pros
- Incredibly fast autofocus
- Excellent manual controls
- Excellent image stabilization
Cons
- Pricey for an APS-C camera
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony a6100 is a compact, speedy camera with strong image quality and excellent autofocus. It captures high-quality 4K footage at your choice of 24 or 30fps at a 100Mbps recording rate. Video quality is excellent, but the older image sensor's slower readout means that 60fps 4K isn't an option.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No 4K video
- No touch LCD
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony A6100 is arguably the most enticing camera in Sony's A6000 series today. Image quality and autofocus are also on a par with the more expensive Sony A6400 and Sony A6600. Despite the Bionz X processor, the limitations of a UHS-I SD card slot are clear. The main gripes that we have of all A6XXX series cameras – mainly handling and less forgivable on the flagship models – are here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and autofocus
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No UHS-II card slot
tomsguide[6]
Reviewer score 53% (normalized by Neofiliac)Sony's a6100 has a bright, relatively crisp OLED electronic viewfinder. The camera's LCD is a touch screen, but only in a limited sense. The main menu features six tabs, each with multiple submenus. The Record button is recessed into a corner at the upper rear of the camera.
Pros
- Bright, clear OLED viewfinder
- Excellent image quality
- Compact, sturdy design
Cons
- Lackluster autofocus
- Disappointing rear LCD
trustedreviews[7]
Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)The a6100’s 24.2-megapixel sensor captures 6000 x 4000 pixel images that will produce beautifully detailed prints at up to A2 size. It offers 13 Picture Effects, six Creative Style modes and contrast/sharpness/saturation tweaks, but I tend to avoid and shoot in Standard mode and/or Raw. It can capture up to 120fps Full HD video, which is excellent for grabbing slow-mo moments.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent video quality
Cons
- No in-body stabilisation
Also Check
References
- ^ Sony A6100 review so far. [cameralabs].
- ^ Sony A6100 review: A great camera under $1,000. [digitaltrends].
- ^ The $600 Sony a6100 Is Everything You Need to be a Happy Photographer. [gizmodo].
- ^ Sony a6100 Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Sony A6100 review. [techradar].
- ^ Sony a6100 review. [tomsguide].
- ^ Sony A6100 Review. [trustedreviews].
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