Portra 160 (36 exp)vs A6100
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Portra 160 (36 exp)
Starting from £16 new
Best for Studio portraits & controlled outdoor shoots
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio Portraits & Controlled Outdoor Shoots — Portra 160 (36 exp): The finest-grain Portra — for controlled conditions where you want the smoothest, most natural portrait film available.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The portra 160 (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Portra 160 (36 exp) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £16 | £549 |
| Sensor | 35mm colour negative — ISO 160 | 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 160 — studio, window light & bright outdoor conditions | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Portra 160 (36 exp) | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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