Upgrade Guide

Sony A5100→Sony A6700

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A5100

£200

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A6700

£999 (+£799)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A5100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A6700

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A5100	A6700
Price	£200	£999
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS	26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus	Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation	None	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate	6fps	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~570 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	224g (body only)	493g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot	Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot

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