Sony Alpha 6100 vs Sony Alpha 5100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6100Alpha 5100
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha 5000
      MSRP$750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses)$549 (body only), $699 (with 16-50 PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames, high/low settings
      Focus Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425179
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Frames (Raw) / 77 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      wireless
      hi-speed      		Flash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      DxO Low Light ISO1347
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording LimitUnlimited30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wireless or smartphone wired or PC
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32")110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.65 x 4.55"6.5 x 5.5 x 5.25"
      Package Weight1.43 lb1.315 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life420 shots400 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha 5100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount


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