Sony Alpha a6100 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses

Capture your world, share your vision

Presenting a versatile feature set in an especially compact design, the Sony a6100 is an APS-C-format mirrorless camera well-suited for stills and video applications. Based on a hybrid concept, the a6100 combines an advanced sensor design and fast, intelligent AF capabilities with excellent video quality and intuitive handling for a sleek, carry-everywhere camera to capture your day-to-day adventures.

24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Processor

An updated APS-C-format 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor delivers smooth and detailed image quality with minimal noise and high sensitivity, ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 32000, which can be further extended to ISO 51200 for optimal performance in low-light environments. This sensor incorporates a distinctive design featuring thin copper wiring, improved circuit processing, and an advanced front-end LSI, all of which enhance light-gathering capabilities, minimize noise, and accelerate readout speeds, thereby benefiting video recording. The combination of this sensor with the BIONZ X processor enables a maximum continuous shooting speed of 11 frames per second with autofocus and auto exposure, while also allowing for 14-bit raw file output, providing a broad tonal and color range.

UHD 4K Video Recording in XAVC S Format

The device is capable of internal recording of UHD 4K video at various frame rates, reaching up to 30 fps, while utilizing the entire sensor width with 8-bit 4:2:0 color sampling through the 100Mbps XAVC S codec. Additionally, oversampled 4K recording is achievable, employing a 6K capture area within the Super 35 format to enhance detail. This method ensures full pixel readout without pixel binning, resulting in superior image quality with minimized moiré and aliasing effects. Furthermore, Full HD 1080p recording is available at frame rates of up to 120 fps, allowing for high-speed recording that supports 4x and 5x Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) movie capture at frame rates of either 30p or 24p. Alongside high-resolution internal recording, the uncompressed HDMI output facilitates the connection of an optional external recorder for pristine 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling. Moreover, 4K video recording provides the capability to generate 8MP still images during playback by capturing a frame from the video and saving it as a distinct file.

4D FOCUS

Encompassing almost the entire sensor region, an advanced 4D FOCUS system integrates 425 on-chip phase-detection points in conjunction with 425 contrast-detection zones, allowing for accurate focusing in as little as 0.02 seconds. The concentration of focusing points provided by this hybrid autofocus system also facilitates High-Density Tracking AF Technology, which excels at following moving subjects across diverse lighting environments.

Real-time Eye AF For Human

The Real-time Eye AF feature enables ongoing eye tracking during the capture of moving portraits. Users have the option to prioritize either the left or right eye, and this functionality remains effective even when the subject's face is partially obscured, illuminated from behind, or tilted downward. This technology allows for focus to be centered on the eyes of identified human subjects in portrait photography and is compatible with both AF-S and AF-C modes, applicable to both still images and video recordings.

Real-time Eye AF For Animals

Eye autofocus functionality is applicable for capturing images of animal subjects as well, regardless of the focusing mode employed for still photography. Sony's advanced eye-detection algorithms have been modified to accommodate both animals and humans, enabling the creation of sharply focused portraits of pets and stunning wildlife photographs.

Autofocus You Can Rely On

The Expand Flexible Spot feature utilizes adjacent focus points to maintain focus on dynamic subjects, even if the initially chosen point becomes unfocused. The Focus Magnifier function is available for achieving precise focus on intricate details of the subject. The rear touchscreen facilitates Touch Focus and Touch Tracking operations, while the Touchpad Focus Control mode allows for intuitive use of the rear screen without diverting attention from the viewfinder. Besides its autofocus capabilities, the a6100 is equipped with a Peaking MF function, which enhances manual focus control by highlighting sharp edges of contrast, providing a more objective approach to achieving sharp focus.

Body Design and Connectivity

The SVGA Tru-Finder features a 1.44 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, providing a luminous and high-resolution option for monitoring at eye level. Additionally, the 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen, with a resolution of 921.6k dots, can be tilted 180° upward or 74° downward, accommodating various shooting angles. This screen is enhanced with White Magic technology, utilizing an RGBW pixel arrangement to boost brightness, making it suitable for use in bright daylight. The touchscreen interface allows for Touch Focus control, enabling quick selection of focus points, and includes a Touchpad function that facilitates smooth and intuitive focus point selection while viewing through the viewfinder.

The integrated 3.5mm microphone ports provide enhanced audio control during video recording. The NP-FW50 rechargeable lithium-ion battery included with the device is capable of approximately 420 shots per charge when utilizing the LCD screen. In addition to battery operation, the a6100 can be powered through a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery, which also facilitates battery charging. The built-in Wi-Fi feature allows for immediate sharing of images to mobile devices, enabling direct uploads to social media platforms, email, and cloud storage services. Furthermore, NFC (Near Field Communication) support enables a seamless one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices, eliminating the need for complicated setup procedures. Once paired, the mobile device can display a live view from the camera and remotely trigger the shutter. Additionally, Bluetooth connectivity enables the acquisition of location data.

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

The E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens from Sony serves as an excellent partner for your compact APS-C mirrorless camera. It provides a versatile zoom range equivalent to 24-75mm and features a retractable design that enhances the portability of your camera system when not in use. This lens's practical focal length range and compact size make it an ideal choice for travel and everyday photography.

Power Zoom, Image Stabilization, and AF

The Power Zoom mechanism facilitates seamless zoom transitions, ideal for video recording, through either the switch located on the lens or the camera controls available on certain camera models. The Optical SteadyShot image stabilization significantly reduces the visibility of camera shake, resulting in sharper images when capturing handheld shots at slower shutter speeds. This stabilization technology can also be integrated with the sensor-shift image stabilization found in select cameras for enhanced management of camera blur. Additionally, the internal focus design promotes rapid autofocus capabilities, with a minimum focus distance of merely 9.8 inches, making it well-suited for close-up photography.

Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens

The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens serves as an excellent addition to various kit zoom lenses, providing a versatile telephoto perspective with an equivalent focal length range of 82.5-315mm on APS-C-format E-mount cameras. This lens is particularly well-suited for capturing a diverse array of subjects, including portraits, distant sports, and landscapes, while its compact design enhances its suitability as a travel accessory.

Optics and Design

This 55-210mm lens, specifically engineered for APS-C-format cameras, serves as an excellent enhancement to various kit zoom lenses by offering a focal length equivalent of 82.5-315mm, ideal for telephoto photography. The lens features a variable maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, which aids in minimizing both the size and weight of the overall design. To enhance image quality, the lens incorporates two extra-low dispersion glass elements that effectively mitigate chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in superior clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, the inclusion of two aspherical elements in the design helps to diminish astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other monochromatic distortions. Furthermore, the rounded seven-blade diaphragm enhances the aesthetic quality of bokeh when utilizing selective focus techniques.

Autofocus and Image Stabilization

An internal focus mechanism enhances the speed and responsiveness of autofocus, allowing for a minimum focus distance of 3.3 feet, while facilitating easier handling since the lens length remains constant during operation. Additionally, the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, resulting in sharper images when shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can also be integrated with certain cameras that feature sensor-shift type image stabilization, providing improved management of camera blur.