Z6 IIIvs A6100
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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