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A6100 vs Cyber-shot RX100 II
Quick take: The A6100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Cyber-shot RX100 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
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 | A6100Sony · 2019 | Cyber-shot RX100 IISony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | — |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA)Best | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 281g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A6100
Cyber-shot RX100 II
Portrait
6.7/10
4.3/10
Street
7.3/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.1/10
2.8/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
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Filmmaking
4.9/10
—
Documentary
5.2/10
3.3/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
—
Landscape
4.9/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
6.9/10
—
Casual
6.4/10
4.1/10
Food
6.2/10
4.4/10
Macro
5.2/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.5/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
2.9/10
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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