CineStill 800T (36 exp)vs A6100

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

CineStill CineStill 800T (36 exp) CineStill CineStill 800T (36 exp) Starting from £22 new Best for Night photography, neon streets & cinematic portraits View CineStill 800T (36 exp)
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Sony A6100 Sony A6100 (2019) Starting from £549 new Best for Beginner, family, travel View A6100

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Night Photography, Neon Streets & Cinematic Portraits — CineStill 800T (36 exp): The most cinematic film you can shoot — tungsten balance, halation glow, and ISO 800 make night photography unforgettable.

Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.

↓ Full specifications below

A6100 (2019)

  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone

Quick take: The cinestill 800t (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification CineStill 800T (36 exp)A6100 (2019)
Price £22 £549
Sensor 35mm colour negative — ISO 800 (tungsten-balanced, C-41 process) APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP
Video N/A 4K 30fps
Autofocus N/A 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation N/A None
Burst Rate N/A 11fps
Battery Life N/A 420 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~30g 396g (body only)
Dimensions 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen N/A 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount ISO 800 tungsten — best under artificial/mixed light; C-41 process Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards N/A SD UHS-I / Memory Stick
Connectivity N/A Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI
Genre CineStill 800T (36 exp)A6100
Low Light
9.0
Street
9.0
Outdoor / Daylight
4.0
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