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Sony A5100
Sony A6000
Top 41%2,426 points
Top 41%
Top 30%2,885 points
Top 30%
Top specs and features
Sony A5100 vs Sony A6000: 51 facts in comparison
1. megapixels
1.25% more megapixels (main camera).
24MP
Panono Camera: 108MP
24.3MP
2. focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
179
Canon EOS R: 5655
179
3. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
6fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
11fps
4. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
25600 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
25600 ISO
5. has a flip-out screen
Flip-out screens are useful for doing tricky shots.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
28% have it
6. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
400shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
420shots
7. video recording (main camera)
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
1080 x 60fps
Fujifilm X-T3: 2160 x 60fps
1080 x 60fps
8. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
39% have it
9. fastest shutter speed
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
1/4000s
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/32000s
1/4000s
10. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
50% have it
11. Has phase detection autofocus for photos
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
32% have it
12. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
72% have it
13. Has timelapse function
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
16% have it
14. has a microphone in
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
26% have it
15. higher resolution (screen)
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
921k dots
Fujifilm X-T1 + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS: 1040000k dots
921k dots
16. has a two-stage shutter
A two-stage shutter is good for taking photos like a pro; apply pressure to the button in order for the lens to focus, and then press it fully to capture the photograph.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
54% have it
17. has a 24p cinema mode
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
27% have it
18. has continuous autofocus when recording movies
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
66% have it
19. has manual shutter speed
This allows to manually set the shutter speed.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
48% have it
20. Has a built-in focus motor
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
18% have it
21. has a touch screen
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
26% have it
22. shoots raw
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
58% have it
23. can be controlled remotely
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
45% have it
24. Is a system camera
A system camera has lots of changeable parts such as lenses, flashes and other accessories. They offer greater flexibility than compact cameras.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
46% have it
25. has a serial shot mode
You can shoot multiple pictures in a row.
Sony A5100
Sony A6000
89% have it
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