Upgrade Guide

Sony A6000→Sony A6100

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

You own

Sony

A6000

£125 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A6100

£649 (+£524)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A6000. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A6100

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	A6000	A6100
Price	£125 used	£649
Released	2014	2019	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS	APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	1080p/60p	4K 30fps
Autofocus	179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points	425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	11fps	11fps
Battery Life	~360 shots (CIPA)	420 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	344g (with battery and card)	396g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification	EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	SD UHS-I / Memory Stick

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