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Z6 III vs A6100
Quick take: The Z6 III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6100 is the most affordable; only the Z6 III is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 | A6100Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £649Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MPBest | 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 | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 760g (body only) | 396g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z6 III
A6100
Portrait
8.4/10
6.7/10
Street
6.3/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
5.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
7.8/10
4.9/10
Documentary
7.9/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.5/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
6.9/10
Casual
5.2/10
6.4/10
Food
7.5/10
6.2/10
Macro
7.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.2/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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