A6100vs A7C II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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