A6100vs A7 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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