A6100vs ZV-1 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £649 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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