A5100vs A6100
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A5100 (2014) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 224g (body only) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A5100 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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