Upgrade Guide
Sony FX6→Sony A5100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A5100 offers little measurable spec improvement over the FX6. Spend the money on glass instead.
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.
| Genre | FX6 | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FX6 | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,220 | £102 used | |
| Released | 2020 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | — | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 24MP | |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | — | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | — | 6fps | |
| Battery Life | — | ~400 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | — | 224g (body only) | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | — | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | — | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
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