Despite the similarities in their names, the Sony a6000 and the Sony a6100 have many differences.
For starters, the Sony a6000 is 6 years old, while the Sony a6100 is brand new (or at least, around 6 months old).
As you can imagine, the Sony a6000 and Sony a6100 are also starkly different in terms of pricing.
But, both of these Sony cameras represent popular camera choices for photographers.
In this Sony a6000 vs. Sony a6100 comparison, we will explore everything there is to love about them both.
Sony a6000 vs Sony a6100 Specs
Sony a6000
The Sony a6000 was wildly popular as an entry-level compact camera when it first came out. And, to be honest, it still handles itself very well.
The Sony a6000 comes with a 24MP sensor, an incredible AF system, and can shoot at 11fps in burst mode.
Other Sony a6000 Specs:
- 24.3MP sensor
- 179-point AF system
- 11fps burst mode
- 3” tilting LCD with 921K dots
- EVF with 1.44M dots
- Full HD 1080p video capabilities
- Built-in Wi-Fi
So, with impressive specs like that, why upgrade?
Well, the Sony a6100 shoots 4K video. It also features an even better AF system with 425-points.
Sony a6100
Other Sony a6100 Specs:
- 24MP sensor
- 425-point AF system
- 11fps burst mode
- 3” tilting LCD with 921K dots
- EVF with 1.44M dots
- 4K video capabilities
- Built-in Wi-Fi
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Sony a6000 vs Sony a6100 Body & Design
Sony A6000
Both the Sony a6000 and the Sony a6100 rely on their slim body to sell. They’re compact cameras after all.
The Sony a6000 weighs a mere .76 lbs, while the Sony a6100 weighs just .87 lbs. Both weigh less than your average compact mirrorless.
Unfortunately, this also means that the grip isn’t as large as it could be.
Sony a6100
Both feature a tilting touchscreen, which I’m a huge fan of. The a6100, unlike the a6000, comes with an external microphone jack so you can shoot your 4K video with any third-party microphone.
That could be a make-it-or-break-it feature for those of you like me that do a lot of video work.
Sony a6000 vs Sony a6100 Build & Handling
Sony a6000
As with most compact cameras, the handling of both the Sony a6000 and a6100 can leave you wanting. For example, the size of the camera makes the many custom buttons seem overwhelming at first glance.
Additionally, neither the a6000 nor the a6100 are particularly easy to handle with larger lenses.
Sony a6100
Lastly, the Sony a6100’s screen is too small and low-res to do what it wants to do efficiently: be an effective touch screen.
However, once you grow accustomed to this set of compact cameras, the many customizable features are, frankly, something you won’t find anywhere else.
Sony a6000 vs Sony a6100 Video Performance
In this video by Cody Blue, you can see the Sony a6000 in action. While it cannot shoot 4K video, it can shoot incredible low-light footage and the color on all of its shots are very accurate. The ISO range is a highlight of this camera as well.
Henbu showcases what the Sony a6100 can do with its shiny new 4K video capabilities. The Sony a6100 features a wider dynamic range than the a6000, which is a definite bonus. But is it enough (along with 4K video and other upgrades) to warrant a higher price tag?
Sony a6000 vs Sony a6100 Price
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The Sony a6000 is going to be the better choice for you if you are on a budget because the Sony a6000 price is actually pretty reasonable at $448.
Plus, you can save even more by shopping for used cameras on MPB. Here you can find a sony a6000 for $229.
If you’re on the market for a newer camera, however, the Sony a6100 can be purchased on Amazon for $600.
Unfortunately, the Sony a6100 isn’t currently available used on MPB because it’s so new. But, MPB cycles through hundreds of products everyday, so by the time you’re reading this article, you could save hundreds of dollars just by checking this page.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - buying used gear is the way to go.
Not only can you potentially save hundreds of dollars on a camera body, but you can also save on other gear, namely lenses.
In fact, I’ve saved enough money buying used camera bodies on MPB that I was able to finance multiple lens purchases with the savings alone. It’s hard to beat that!
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