Sony Alpha a6100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens Bundle
- 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
- ISO 100 to 32000, expandable to 51200
- 425 phase detection AF points with real-time eye AF
- 11 fps bursts with AF/AE tracking
- 4K video in XAVC S, 30 fps listed
- 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 power zoom, 24-75mm equivalent, Optical SteadyShot
- Sony E mount, 1.5 crop factor
- 3 inch touchscreen LCD plus 1.44m-dot OLED viewfinder
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable first interchangeable lens camera for stills of people and pets, thanks to fast eye tracking and a stabilized kit zoom. The kit zoom has a modest aperture, so dim rooms push the sensor to higher ISO settings.
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ASIN: B0F4YNY2HPModel: a6100Category: Mirrorless Cameras
Overview
Sony's entry Alpha mirrorless body pairs an APS-C sensor with phase detection autofocus and real-time eye tracking. The bundle mounts a power zoom kit lens with optical stabilization on the E mount and adds a second battery, so the kit is ready to shoot from the box.
Autofocus is the reason to choose it: dense phase detection coverage and eye tracking hold focus on moving people while bursts run. Video tops out at a modest listed frame rate, and the kit lens has a narrow aperture range, so evening shooting leans on higher ISO.
Who it's for
Family events, trips and pet photos suit this kit, where eye tracking and a wide to short tele zoom cover most scenes. Filmmakers chasing smooth slow motion, or shooters working mostly in dim venues, will want a different lens or body.
Pros and cons
- Real-time eye autofocus for stills
- Fast burst shooting with focus tracking
- Optically stabilized power zoom kit lens
- Spare battery in the bundle
- Kit lens aperture narrows when zoomed in
- Listed video frame rate is modest
- Micro USB and micro HDMI ports only
- Filter kit contents not listed in the specs
Performance notes
Focus speed comes from phase detection points on the sensor, which measure focus directly so tracking holds during bursts. Low light quality is governed by the APS-C sensor and the kit lens aperture, so dim scenes raise ISO, with area specific noise reduction working against the grain. Handheld sharpness at the long end relies on the lens stabilizer.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | a6100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Equivalent focal length | 0.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Iso range | 100 to 32000, expandable to 51200 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Lens mount | Sony E |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro HDMI, Micro USB |
| Accessory mount | Hot shoe |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Continuous shooting | 11 fps |
| Image stabilization | Optical SteadyShot (lens) |
| Video resolution | 4K |
| Viewfinder | 1.44m-dot OLED Electronic |
| Crop factor | 1.5 |
| Sensor | 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Screen | 3 inch 921.6k-dot touchscreen LCD |
| Batteries | 2 lithium ion included |
| Kit lens | E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II |
Frequently asked questions
How do I manage battery life on the Sony a6100 during a long day?
The bundle lists 2 lithium ion batteries as included, so one can be swapped in while the other is recharged. A separate charger is not named in the specs.
Does the Sony a6100 kit lens have stabilization?
Yes. The E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II lens has Optical SteadyShot to help reduce handheld blur.
Can the Sony a6100 use other Sony lenses?
It uses the Sony E mount, and on its APS-C sensor lenses take a 1.5 crop factor.
Does the Sony a6100 record 4K video?
Yes. The description says it records 4K video in XAVC S, and the listed frame rate is 30.
Can I control the Sony a6100 from my phone?
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in for remote camera control and wireless file transfers.