| General | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 6100 | ZV-1 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha 6000 | |
| Successor Model | Sony ZV-1 II | |
| MSRP | $750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses) | $800/£700/€800 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.0 Megapixel | 21 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 32,000 | 125 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 80 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Extra fine, fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-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 Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +20 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 425 | 315 |
| 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 ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| Focal Length | 9.4 - 25.7 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 70 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 2.9x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 - 2.8 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 922k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 11.0 fps | 24.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up 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 | Up to 24 fps at 20.1 MP |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Flash off auto fill flash slow sync rear sync wireless hi-speed | Auto Flash On Slow Synchro Rear Sync Flash Off |
| Flash Range | 6.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/100 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe, Wireless | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 (at 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 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Video | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | XAVC 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] | MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/ fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD/MP4 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 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 | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | Unlimited | |
| IP Streaming | MJPEG 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input | 1 x Micro-USB Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input) | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | wireless or smartphone |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32") | 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) | 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 5.65 x 4.55" | 6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9" |
| Package Weight | 1.43 lb | 0.94 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
| Battery Life | 420 shots | 260 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Sony Alpha 6100 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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