A6100vs 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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Tamron
11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021)
Starting from £599 new
Best for Landscape, astrophotography & architecture on Sony APS-C
View 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Landscape, Astrophotography & Architecture On Sony Aps-C — 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021): The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C — f/2.8 at 11mm in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the 11-20mm f/2.8 di iii-a rxd is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £599 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 335g |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 73mm diameter × 86.2mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | N/A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Architecture | — |
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