Product Comparison: Sony Alpha a5100 vs Sony Alpha A6000


General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
Alpha a6500
Alpha a6000
Origin
Thailand
Japan
About the Product
If you're looking to impress your clients or capture realistic photos of important moments in your life, the Sony Alpha a5100 can help you make it happen. It features a 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor that reproduces images with rich details and comes with a 16–50mm lens to get you started shooting. Share photos with your friends and family by connecting your smartphone or other device using the camera's built-in Wi-Fi.
Test the limits of your creativity with the premium mirrorless DSLR that’s focused on speed. Every artistic shot you take—from fast-action to candid—benefits from 24.3MP detail and the world’s fastest auto focus6. For capturing crucial moments that go by in a blink, the a6000 can shoot 11 photos in one second. It’s compact and easy to use, too. Two quick-access dials let you change settings on the fly. Very intuitive.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
24.3 MP
24.3 MP
Sensor Type
APS-C, "Exmor®" CMOS
CMOS
Lens
16-50 mm Power Zoom Lens
E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Viewfinder
Electronic
Size & Weight
Height
2.47 in.
2.63 in.
Width
4.32 in.
4.72 in.
Depth
1.41 in.
1.78 in.
Weight
9.98 oz.
12.13 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
 
Sony Alpha A6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera
  • The power zoom that comes in the kit is by no means a bad option - takes adequate photos, and preserves the selling point of the tiny size of the camera.
  • I love the small camera size.
Imaging
ISO Settings
100 - 25600
100 - 25600
Digital Zoom
4 x
4 x
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
No
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
 
Sony Alpha A6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera
  • With the proper settings of shutter speed, ISO, and aperture it gives great pictures.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Yes
No
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
921600 dots
921600 dots
Vari-angle Display
Yes
Yes
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
Yes
Yes
Shooting Modes
Auto, iAUTO, Programmed AE, Sweep Panorama, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Programmed Auto, Manual, Aperture Priority, Scene Selection, Movie, Shutter Priority, Intelligent Auto
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Incandescent, Flash, Cloudy, Underwater/ Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K), Custom, Underwater, Shade
Fluorescent (Cool White), Cloudy, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Day White), Color Temperature Filter, Fluorescent (Warm White), Custom, Incandescent, Underwater, Daylight, Shade, Flash, Color Temperature, Auto
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/4000
30 - 1/4000
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
Yes
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
microHDMI (Type-D), Micro-USB
HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery life
400 frames
360 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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