Sony a6100 Review
The Sony a6100 ($749.99, body only) has been a long time coming. The company introduced the a6000 in 2014 and put so much tech into it that it's still relevant and on sale, for a lower price, years later. The a6100 modernizes the design by adding a touch screen, 4K video, and a best-in-class autofocus system. It's not quite the standout today as its predecessor was when it debuted, though, and enthusiasts might be turned off by its plastic exterior and lack of weather protection. But strong image quality and great autofocus make it a fine camera for vacationers and family photographers.
Plastic, but Not Flimsy
The a6100 will certainly earn some side-eye from photogs who wouldn't be caught dead using a kit lens, but its plastic exterior isn't flimsy. The body measures in at 2.6 by 4.7 by 2.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 14 ounces without a lens attached. It's a rangefinder-style design, with the electronic viewfinder positioned at the rear left corner, rather than centered behind the l...
The Sony a6100 is a compact, speedy camera with strong image quality and excellent autofocus. Family photographers will love it, but enthusiasts may want to consider the a6400 instead.
Light and compact; Built-in EVF; Tilting touch LCD; Superlative autofocus; Loads of lens choices; Up to 11fps Raw capture; 4K video
Not as well-built as the a6400; Low-resolution EVF; 4K video can show some wobble; Underwhelming battery life; Charging port isn't USB-C