Sony Alpha A6100 Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Alpha A6100
The Sony A6100 is a compelling entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera that punches well above its $750 price point, primarily thanks to its autofocus system. Reviewers consistently highlight the camera's standout feature: a 425-point hybrid AF system borrowed from Sony's higher-end models, delivering fast acquisition (0.02 seconds) and reliable real-time Eye AF for humans and animals. The 24.2MP sensor produces solid image quality, and the 11 fps burst shooting with continuous AF makes it surprisingly capable for action. Video specs are respectable for the class, with oversampled 4K at 30p from a 6K readout and 1080p up to 120 fps, though it's limited to 8-bit internal recording.
The A6100's compromises are typical for an entry-level body. The plastic build feels less premium than metal-bodied competitors, and the single SD card slot lacks redundancy. Battery life at 420 shots per charge is serviceable but not generous, and the lack of in-body stabilization means you'll rely on lens-based OSS. The tilting touchscreen is useful but not fully articulating, and the EVF, while adequate, won't wow anyone accustomed to higher-end finders. Still, for creators stepping up from smartphones or older DSLRs who prioritize autofocus performance and don't need pro-level features, the A6100 delivers where it counts.
- Exceptional 425-point hybrid autofocus with fast acquisition and reliable Eye AF
- Strong 24.2MP image quality and 11 fps burst shooting with AF tracking
- Oversampled 4K video from 6K readout with unlimited recording time
- Compact, lightweight body at 396 grams with battery
- Tilting touchscreen and real-time tracking for stills and video
- Plastic build feels less durable than metal-bodied competitors
- No in-body image stabilization
- Single SD card slot with no backup option
- 8-bit internal video only, no 10-bit or raw output
- Modest battery life at 420 shots per charge
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About this product
Entry APS-C.
Specs
- Battery
- NP-FW50, 7.2V 1080 mAh, approx. 420 shots (LCD), approx. 380 shots (EVF)
- Weight Grams
- 396 g (with battery and card), 354 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 120 x 66.9 x 59.4 mm
- Build Material
- Plastic
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit 4:2:0 (internal), 8-bit 4:2:2 (HDMI output)
- Raw Video
- No
- Internal Codecs
- XAVC S, AVCHD
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Hot Shoe
- Intelligent hot shoe
- Bulb Mode
- Yes
- Mobile App
- Imaging Edge Mobile
- Webcam Mode
- Yes (Imaging Edge Webcam)
- Power Via Usb
- Yes
- Raw Bit Depth
- 14-bit
- Lcd Technology
- White Magic RGBW
- Max Sync Speed
- 1/160 s
- Metering Modes
- Multi-zone, center-weighted, spot
- Oversampled 4k
- Yes, 6K to 4K (full pixel readout, no pixel binning)
- Silent Shooting
- Yes, up to 8 fps
- Interval Shooting
- Yes
- Slow Quick Motion
- Yes, 4x and 5x at 30p or 24p
- Diopter Adjustment
- -4 to +3
- Flash Guide Number
- 6 m at ISO 100
- Af Acquisition Speed
- 0.02 s
- Imaging Edge Desktop
- Yes (Remote, Viewer, Edit)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40°C
- Continuous Burst Depth
- 77 JPEG (Standard), 33 RAW
- Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Exmor CMOS
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.2 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $849.99
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100-32000 (native)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-32000 (native), expandable to ISO 51200
- Continuous Shooting
- 11 fps with AF/AE tracking
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 30 s
- Viewfinder
- OLED EVF, 0.39 inch, 1.44m dots (1,440,000 dots), 0.7x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch tilting touchscreen LCD, 921,600 dots, 180° up, 74° down
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Sony E
- Crop Factor
- 1.5x
- Usb
- Multi/Micro-USB
- Hdmi
- Micro HDMI
- Audio Io
- 1x 3.5mm microphone input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I or Memory Stick Duo
- Ibis
- No
- Af Points
- 425 phase-detection, 425 contrast-detection
- Af System
- Hybrid phase-detection and contrast-detection AF
- Af Low Light
- -2 EV
- Subject Detection
- Real-time Eye AF (human), Real-time Tracking, Eye AF for animals (stills only)
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$848Buy
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