Sony a6100
Mirrorless Cameras

a6100

Sony

Released Aug 2019

Compact mirrorless camera with 425-point autofocus, 4K video, good image quality, and solid battery life. The Sony a6100 scores 81/100 based on 19 expert reviews.

Critic Score

8119 reviews

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Pros

  • 4k video recording(17)
  • 425 focus points(16)
  • Light and compact(11)
  • Good image quality(9)
  • Microphone input(3)

Cons

  • No in-body image stabilization(7)
  • Underwhelming battery life(4)
  • Limited touchscreen functions(4)
  • Confusing menu system(4)
  • Low-resolution evf(3)

19 Critic Reviews

86
XatakafotoFeb 2020

The Sony A6100 is a well-rounded mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus and image quality, making it an ideal choice for families and enthusiasts seeking a compact, capable camera.

85
GerenmJul 2020

The Sony Alpha a6100 is a great little camera that ticks most boxes for vlogging and daily photography, with excellent autofocus, video quality, and image quality, though it lacks a headphone jack and...

85
PhotographyblogFeb 2020

The Sony A6100 is a much more significant upgrade from the incredibly popular A6000 than the A6400 and A6600 were from the A6300 and A6500 respectively, gaining a lot of cutting-edge functionality fro...

85
ThephoblographerFeb 2020

The Sony a6100 is what all other entry-level cameras should aspire to be.

85
Techradar

The Sony A6100 is a fantastic entry-level mirrorless camera with excellent autofocus, solid battery life, and a compact design, making it a great choice for beginners.

85
TrustedreviewsNov 2020

The a6100 is standing on the shoulders of an award-winning giant in the a6000, and a family of superb and varied Sony E-mount lenses.

85
Tomsguide

The Sony a6100 delivers all the photographic power you'll need in a mirrorless camera.

85
ImaginatedAug 2019

The Sony a6100 is a versatile and compact mirrorless camera designed for both photography enthusiasts and content creators who want high-quality performance in a portable package.

83
WhatsthebestOct 2024

The Sony α6100 delivers pro-level focus systems, class-leading tracking and superb image quality at an entry-level price point.

82
UwphotographyguideDec 2019

The Sony a6100 is a very viable option for anyone looking for a cropped sensor mirrorless camera with amazing image quality on a budget.

82
Dpreview

The a6100 is Sony's newest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera, featuring useful upgrades over the a6000 including animal eye-AF and real-time tracking.

82
CameralabsSep 2019

The Sony A6100 is an upper entry-level mirrorless camera that significantly improves upon the A6000 with modern features like 4k video, a flip screen, and enhanced autofocus, making it well worth the ...

82
EphotozineDec 2019

The Sony Alpha A6100 offers impressive autofocus speed and 4K video capabilities as an entry-level mirrorless camera, though it has some dated features like its EVF resolution and menu organization.

80
DigitalcameraworldJan 2020

The Sony A6100 is an appreciable improvement over the highly popular A6000 and delivers a real performance boost in all of the most critical areas.

80
Pcmag

The Sony a6100 is a compact, speedy camera with strong image quality and excellent autofocus.

78
Doramode-digitalApr 2021

The Sony A6100 is a level entry mirrorless camera that offers excellent image quality and comfortable handling, though it comes with a hefty price tag and some limitations.

72
JasontaylorApr 2022

The Sony a6100 is a capable entry-level mirrorless camera with good autofocus but suffers from poor kit lens quality and usability issues.

72
CameradecisionAug 2019

Sony A6100 is a 24.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor, Tilting touch screen and Sony E lens mount.

64
Camerarace

The Sony Alpha a6100 is a mirrorless camera launched on 28/08/2019 that ranks in the average of its category, scoring 64 overall, with good performance for street and everyday photography but limitati...