Z5vs A6100
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Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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