Short description
Quick Overview
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
- SVGA Tru-Finder 1.44m-Dot OLED EVF
- Filter Size - 40.5mm (Front)
Product Description
24.2MP Exmor CMOS Sensor
A revised APS-C-format 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor realizes smooth, nuanced image quality with minimal noise and high sensitivity from ISO 100-32000, which can further be expanded to ISO 51200 for working in low-light conditions. The sensor features a unique design that utilizes thin copper wiring, enhanced circuit processing, and an enhanced front-end LSI to boost light-gathering abilities, reduce noise, and increase readout speeds to benefit video recording. The sensor and BIONZ X processor combination also avails a top continuous-shooting rate of 11 fps with AF and AE and permits 14-bit raw file output for a wide tonal and color scale.
UHD 4K Video Recording in XAVC S Format
Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is possible in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps and, based on the Super35mm recording area and effective 6K resolution, oversampling renders greater detail and full pixel readout is possible, that is void of pixel binning, for higher quality imagery with reduced moiré and aliasing. Full HD 1080p recording is also supported in frame rates up to 120 fps, and both resolutions utilize the 100 Mbps XAVC S format contained within an MP4 wrapper with 4:2:0 sampling. The high-speed, 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with the frame rate set to either 30p or 24p. In addition to high-resolution internal recording, uncompressed HDMI output also enables the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.
4K video recording also avails the ability to produce 8MP stills during playback by taking a frame grab from a movie and storing it as a separate file.
4K video recording also avails the ability to produce 8MP stills during playback by taking a frame grab from a movie and storing it as a separate file.
4D FOCUS
Covering nearly the entire sensor area, a powerful 4D FOCUS system incorporates 425 on-chip phase-detection points along with 425 contrast-detection areas for precise focusing in as little as 0.02 seconds. The density of focusing points from this hybrid AF system also enables High-density Tracking AF Technology, which is adept at tracking moving subjects in a variety of lighting conditions. Real-time Eye AF can be used to base focus on recognized subjects' eyes for portraits (either humans or animals) and is available for both AF-S and AF-C modes. The use of phase-detection points also enables the use of A-mount lenses via the optional LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 lens mount adapters with full AF compatibility.
The apt 4D FOCUS system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined accuracy, including Lock-on AF, which maintains focus on moving subjects throughout the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject, and Expand Flexible Spot, which employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus. Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focus when homing in on minute subject details.
In addition to autofocus, the a6100 also features a Peaking MF function to benefit manual focus control by highlighted sharp edges of contrast for a more objective means of acquiring sharp focus.
The apt 4D FOCUS system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined accuracy, including Lock-on AF, which maintains focus on moving subjects throughout the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject, and Expand Flexible Spot, which employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus. Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focus when homing in on minute subject details.
In addition to autofocus, the a6100 also features a Peaking MF function to benefit manual focus control by highlighted sharp edges of contrast for a more objective means of acquiring sharp focus.
Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi
- The SVGA Tru-Finder 1.44m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright, high-resolution means for eye-level monitoring.
- A 3.0" 921.6k-dot LCD touchscreen can be tilted 180° upward or 74° downward to suit working from high and low angles. The screen also incorporates White Magic technology with an RGBW pixel structure for increased brightness to support use in daylight conditions.
- The touchscreen design avails access to Touch Focus control, for immediate focus point selection, as well as a Touchpad function which lets you smoothly and intuitively select a focus point on the screen while you're looking into the viewfinder.
- Integrated 3.5mm microphone ports afford greater control over audio during video recording.
- The included NP-FW50 rechargeable lithium-ion is rated for approximately 420 shots per charge when working with the LCD screen.
- In addition to the battery, the a6100 can also be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery. This connection can also be used to charge the battery.
- Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a6100 to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.
- Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.
| In The Box | Sony Alpha a6100 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh) Sony AC Adapter Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras Micro-USB Cable Shoulder Strap Accessory Shoe Cap Eyepiece Cup Limited 1-Year Warranty |
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| MFG Part# | ILCE6100L/B |
| Condition | New |
Unparalleled AF performance for breathtaking shots
Fast, accurate autofocus captures fleeting moments in stunning detail, thanks to a combination of innovative technologies. A total of 425 phase-detection AF points work in conjunction with contrast-detection AF to achieve a remarkable 0.02-s2 acquisition speed, while High-Density AF Tracking Technology reliably follows even erratically moving subjects.
Real-time Tracking maintains steady focus on your subject
When you're tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera's automatic motion tracker uses an AI subject recognition algorithm3 that draws on color, pattern (brightness), subject distance (depth) and face/eye information to recognize and maintain focus on your subject.
Reliable Real-time Eye AF for better portrait shots
The camera's Real-time Eye AF system detects and autofocuses on the eyes of your subjects when you half-press the shutter, and you can even prioritize your subject's left or right eye. When AF-C is set it maintains a stable focus even when the face is partially hidden or backlit, or the subject is facing downward.
Real-time Eye AF for animal
The subject-recognition technology used in Real-time Eye AF has been adapted to support animal as well as human. When activated, it provides fast, precise, automatic detection and tracking of animals' eyes, for better pet portraits and wildlife shots4.
High-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
Capture every instant of fast-moving action with continuous shooting at up to 11 fps5, or 8 fps6 in silent-shutter mode, and for up to 777 frames. Display lag has been minimized so, even in the live-view mode, up to 8 fps5 can be precisely captured. Continuously shot images can conveniently be displayed in groups in playback mode.
Accurate autofocus even in dim lighting
Highly accurate autofocus is possible even in dark settings, thanks to the camera's sophisticated AF algorithm. High AF sensitivity means reliable AF-S autofocus all the way down to EV -28.
Versatile touch operations
The camera's LCD panel supports intuitive touch operations such as Touch Pad (to smoothly move the focus point), Touch Focus (to set the focus point), Touch Shutter (to release the shutter), and Touch Tracking (to activate Real-Time AF).
Focus Magnifier for finer focus adjustment in both MF/AF modes
When extra-accurate focus is called for, such as when you're taking macro shots, you can display a magnified view of the general area you want to focus on. You can then finely adjust the exact point of focus using the touchscreen or the focus point selector.
Easy manual focus with clearly visible peaking
When you're using manual focus the camera will color-highlight the most sharply focused section of the entire image area. Selectable high contrast peaking colors include blue, red, yellow and white, giving you clear visibility of in-focus areas when you're doing the delicate focusing required for macro or portrait shooting.
An innovative image-processing system
The camera's APS-C size, 24.2-megapixel9 ExmorTM CMOS sensor provides a wide sensitivity range and excellent low-noise performance. In conjunction with the latest-generation BIONZ XTM image processing engine, it delivers beautiful, high-resolution images with superior image clarity and texture reproduction.
Stunning image quality, low noise and a wide ISO range
The camera has a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100–32000, expanded up to 51200 for stills. Even when you're shooting at high sensitivity in dim lighting, excellent low-noise performance ensures high-quality images. By applying noise reduction and sharpness processing selectively across the frame, Area-Specific Noise Reduction and Detail Reproduction Technology contribute to fine reproduction of subject textures and shadow details.
Lifelike skin tones
The skin tone feature inherited from our latest, highly acclaimed full-frame cameras captures the natural beauty of human skin tones, helping you take portraits that look their best.
Creative Style and Picture Effect
With the camera's Creative Style feature you can choose settings like "Vivid" or "Portrait" to create a specific look for your photo, and fine-tune an image's exposure, contrast, color saturation, and sharpness. Picture Effect provides effects like "Partial Color" and "Miniature" to add some creative flair to your shots.
14-bit RAW output for rich tonal gradation
True 14-bit RAW images are delivered via a high-performance LSI and the BIONZ X image processor. To retain the smoothest, most natural tonal gradations, all processing occurs at 16-bit, preventing any dithering or processing errors from being introduced into the final 14-bit RAW image output. [1] Image Sensor [2] The latest high-speed front-end LSI [3] 16-bit image processing.
4K movie recording in high-bit-rate XAVC S format
Super 35-mm format, 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning allows oversampling of around 2.4x10 the image information needed for 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160). By downscaling from the equivalent of 6K resolution, captured videos benefit from even more realism and depth. The high-bit-rate (up to 100 Mbps for 4K 30p/24p) XAVC S1 video codec ensures professional-quality images in a consumer-friendly format.
Steady, precise AF tracking for better movies
Fast Hybrid AF provides high speed, accuracy and excellent tracking performance to meet the stringent autofocus demands of 4K movies. AF tracking sensitivity can be adjusted for either stable focus or responsive refocusing, depending on the nature of the scene, and Touch Tracking lets you initiate tracking of a moving subject simply by touching the LCD screen.
Slow and Quick motion and high-speed 120 fps recording
Slow motion (at up to 5x) and quick motion (at up to 60x)11 video can be produced in-camera, with no post-processing required, at up to Full HD resolution. Additionally, high bit-rate (up to 100 Mbps) and high frame-rate (up to 120p) Full HD recordings can be used to create slow-motion movies in post-production.
Sophisticated capabilities for high-quality movie-making
The α6100 is ready for videography workflows, with clean HDMI output, variable framerates, and proxy recording. In addition, a range of functions are included to enhance movie recording accuracy, such as the display of overlay markers or gridlines, zebra exposure metering, or ISO values when shooting with ISO Auto. It's also easy to extract still frames directly from your movies in playback mode.
Support for high-quality mic and audio input
An external microphone can be attached directly via the camera's microphone jack, and you also have an option for line and 48-V phantom powered input using the separately available XLR adaptor kit. This allows the connection of a wide range of high-end microphones for better audio in your movie recordings.
Interval Shooting for time-lapse movies
Interval Shooting with a set interval between 1 and 60 seconds is available within the camera, and the resulting still images can be edited into a time-lapse movie on a PC12. A simple variable-speed preview function allows you to see images on the camera showing how the finished movie will look.
180°-tiltable LCD screen
The 3.0-type LCD monitor offers 921k-dot resolution for a clear view of what you're shooting. It's designed to tilt upward a full 180° and downward by 74° for easy framing of vlogs and selfies and more convenient low-angle and high-angle shooting.
Square aspect ratio tailored for social media
In addition to 3:2 and 16:9 aspect (width-to-height) ratios, you can also select a 1:1 aspect ratio – ideal for sharing images on social media platforms. This means that you no longer need to hand-trim your images after shooting when you're planning to post them.
Custom functions for smoother operation
Up to eight of the camera's keys and controls can be custom-assigned to any of 89 shooting and replay functions. The My Menu feature allows flexible assignment of 30 menu items, and the custom settings screen helps keep track of everything. Helpful guides for menu items are also available with a single button press on the menu screen.
Still-image ratings and deletion protection
During playback mode, still images can be given ratings and protected from deletion. Both these functions can be accessed via pre-assigned custom keys.Simple control over white-balance settings
Custom setting of white balance is simple to adjust, and you can select an AWB priority setting when shooting with incandescent lighting – either warmer Atmosphere Priority, or White Priority for purer whites.Versatile flash functions
When shooting with compatible wireless flash units, rear-curtain sync13 and slow sync can be selected – part of the camera's range of creative options for lighting.
One-Touch remote, One-Touch sharing, location information
The One-Touch remote feature lets you use your mobile device as a viewfinder and remote control. One-Touch sharing allows you to transfer photos and videos to a mobile device for social media sharing. The camera can also use your mobile phone's location data via Bluetooth® to geo-tag your images14. (These mobile device functions are available via Sony's Imaging Edge Mobile app15.).
Imaging Edge desktop applications
Elevate your photography with the Imaging Edge desktop applications16. Use "Remote" to control and monitor live shooting from your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently17.Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.18.| Lens | |
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| Lens Compatibility | Sony E-mount lenses |
| Lens Mount | E-mount |
| Image Sensor | |
| Aspect Ratio | 3 : 2 |
| Number Of Pixels (Effective) | Approx. 24.2 megapixels |
| Number of Pixels (total) | Approx. 25.0 megapixels |
| Sensor Type | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor® CMOS sensor |
| Anti-Dust System | - |
| Recording (still images) | |
| Image Size (pixels) [16:9] | L: 6000 x 3376 (20 M), M: 4240 x 2400 (10 M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1 M) |
| IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1] | L: 4000 x 4000 (16M), M: 2832 x 2832 (8.0M), S: 2000 x 2000 (4.0M) |
| 14bit RAW | Yes |
| Image Size (pixels) [Sweep Panorama] | Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M) |
| Picture Effect | 13 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (High/Mid/Low), HDR Painting (High/Mid/Low), Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature (Auto/Top/Middle (H)/Bottom/Right/Middle (V)/Left), Watercolor, Illustration (High/Mid/Low) |
| Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & white, Sepia, (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)) |
| Picture Profile | - |
| Dynamic Range Functions | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)) |
| Color Space | sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINoS Color |
| Uncompressed RAW | - |
| Recording system (Still Image) | |
| Recording Format | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Image Size (pixels) [3:2] | L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 4240 x 2832 (12M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M) |
| Image Quality Modes | RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard) |
| Recording (movie) | |
| Recording Format | XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant |
| Color Space | xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINoS Color |
| Picture Effect | Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key |
| Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & white, Sepia, (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)) |
| Picture Profile | - |
| Image Size (pixels), NTSC | XAVC S 4K:3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH) |
| Image Size (pixels), PAL | XAVC S 4K:3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 16M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH) |
| Slow & quick motion (shooting frame rate) | NTSC mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 4 fps, 8 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps |
| Slow & quick motion (recording frame rate & image size) | NTSC mode: 1920x1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p) |
| Movie Functions | Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 (Approx.9 Mbps)), Auto Slow Shutter, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable) |
| HDMI Output | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (25p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8 bit / RGB 8 bit |
| Recording System (movie) | |
| VIDEO COMPRESSION | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT | XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator |
| Recording System | |
| Location information Link from smartphone | Yes |
| Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), microSD memory card19, microSDHC memory card19, microSDXC memory card19 |
| Memory Card Slot | Multi-slot reader for Memory Stick Duo™/SD memory card |
| Noise Reduction | |
| Noise Reduction | Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off |
| Multi Frame NR | Auto/ ISO 100 to 51200 |
| White Balance | |
| White Balance Modes | Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step)) / Custom |
| AWB Micro Adjustment | Yes (G7 to M7, 57-step) (A7 to B7, 29-step) |
| Priority Set in AWB | Yes |
| SHUTTER AWB LOCK | - |
| Bracketing | 3 frames, H/L selectable |
| Focus | |
| Focus Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
| Focus Sensor | Exmor® CMOS sensor |
| Focus Point | 425 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF) |
| Focus Sensitivity Range | EV-2 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Focus Mode | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus |
| Focus Area | Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Other Features | Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), Object Tracking, EYE AF [Still images] (Human(Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, AF micro adjustment (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), Predictive control, Focus lock |
| AF Illuminator | Yes (with built-in LED type) |
| AF Illuminator range | Approx. 0.3 – approx. 3.0 m (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) |
| Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately) | phase-detection |
| Exposure | |
| Metering Sensor | Exmor® CMOS sensor |
| Metering Sensitivity | EV-2 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Metering Mode | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) |
| Exposure Bracketing | Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5 frames selectable. With 3 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments. With 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV increments. |
| AE Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto) |
| Exposure Modes | AUTO (iAuto/Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & quick motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Sweep panorama, Scene selection |
| ISO Sensitivity | Still images: ISO 100–32000 (ISO numbers up to ISO 51200 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit) |
| Scene Selection | Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-Held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur |
| Metering Type | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | 1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (color) |
| Number of Dots | 1,440,000 dots |
| Brightness Control (Viewfinder) | Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) |
| Color Temperature Control | Manual (5 steps) |
| Field Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 1.07x (35 mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.70x) with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4.0 – +3.0 m-1 |
| Eye Point | Approx. 0.91 inches (23 mm) from the eyepiece lens, 0.84 inches (21.4 mm) from the eyepiece frame at -3.28 feet (-1 m)-1 (CIPA standard) |
| Finder Frame Rate Selection | - |
| Display Contents | Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Histogram |
| LCD Screen | |
| Monitor Type | 2.95 in (3.0-type) wide type TFT |
| Touch Panel | Yes |
| Number of Dots | 921,600 dots |
| Brightness Control | Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode |
| Adjustable Angle | Up by approx. 180 degrees, Down by approx. 74 degrees |
| Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD) | On/Off |
| Quick Navi | Yes |
| Focus Magnifier | Yes Focus Magnifier (5.9x, 11.7x) |
| Zebra | Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting) |
| Peaking MF | Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: Red/Yellow/Blue/White) |
| Others | WhiteMagic, Grid Line, (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker, (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe) |
| Display Content | Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Histogram, For viewfinder, Monitor Off |
| Other Features | |
| PlayMemories Camera Apps™ | - |
| Clear Image Zoom | Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD) |
| Digital Zoom | Smart zoom (Still images): M: Approx. 1.4x, S: Approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images): L: Approx. 4x, M: Approx. 5.7x, S: Approx. 8x, Digital zoom (Movie): Approx. 4x |
| Face Detection | Modes: Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off), Face Registration, Max. number of detectable: 8 faces |
| Self-Portrait Self-Timer | Yes |
| Others | Interval Recording20 (1–60-second interval, 1–9,999 shots, AE lock/AE tracking (High/Mid/Low)), Smile Shutter: Smile Shutter (selectable from 3 steps), Touch Shutter, Touch Focus: Yes (Touch Focus/Touch Pad/Touch Tracking), Bright Monitoring, Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Auto Object Framing (still images) |
| Shutter | |
| TYPE | Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
| Shutter Speed | Still images: 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) |
| Flash Sync. Speed | 1/160 sec.21 |
| Electronic Front Curtain Shutter | Yes (ON/OFF) |
| Silent Shooting | Yes (ON/OFF) |
| Flash Control | |
| TYPE | Built-in flash |
| Guide No. | 6 (in meters at ISO 100) |
| Flash coverage | 16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body) |
| Control | Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Flash Bracketing | 3/5 frames selectable. With 3 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments. With 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV increments. |
| Flash Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless control22, Hi-speed sync22 |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 4 sec |
| External Flash Compatibility | Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe |
| FE Level Lock | Yes |
| Wireless Control | Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.) |
| Image Stabilization | |
| TYPE | Not supported (image stabilization supported on lens) |
| Compensation Effect | - |
| Drive | |
| Drive Modes | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket |
| Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) | Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps23 |
| No. of recordable frames (approx.) | JPEG Extra fine L: 76 frames, JPEG Fine L: 77 frames, JPEG Standard L: 77 frames, RAW: 33 frames, RAW & JPEG: 31 frames24, 23 |
| Self-Timer | 10 sec delay/5 sec delay/2 sec delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec delay/5 frames after 10 sec delay/3 frames after 5 sec delay/5 frames after 5 sec delay/3 frames after 2 sec delay/5 frames after 2 sec delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec delay/5 sec delay/10sec delay) |
| Pixel Shift Multi Shooting | - |
| Playback | |
| Photo Capture | Yes |
| Modes | Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 12/30-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 16.7x, M: 11.8x, S: 8.3x, Panorama [Standard]: 19.2x, Panorama [Wide]: 29.1x), Auto Review (10/5/2 seconds, Off), Image orientation (Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Date/Still/AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect, Rating, Display as Group |
| Interface | |
| PC Interface | Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote |
| Multi/Micro USB Terminal | Yes25 |
| NFC™ | Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible),One-touch remote, One-touch sharing |
| Wireless LAN (Built-In) | Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))26, View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV |
| HD Output | HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB |
| DC IN Terminal | - |
| Sync terminal | - |
| Bluetooth® | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band)) |
| Multi Interface Shoe | Yes27 |
| Vertical Grip Connector | - |
| Mic Terminal | Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) |
| PC Remote | Yes |
| Headphone Terminal | - |
| Compatible Standards | Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting |
| Custom Function | |
| Type | Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Menu |
| Lens Compensation | |
| Setting | Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Built-in stereo microphone |
| Speaker | Built-in, monaural |
| Power | |
| Supplied Battery | One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life (Still Images) | Approx. 380 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 420 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)28 |
| Battery Life (Movie, actual recording) | Approx. 70 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 75 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)29 |
| Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording) | Approx. 125 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 125 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) |
| Internal Battery Charge | Yes |
| External Power | AC Adapter AC-PW20 (sold separately) |
| Power consumption with Viewfinder | Still images: approx. 2.3 W (with E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) |
| Power consumption with LCD screen | Still images: approx. 2.1 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) |
| USB Power Supply | Yes |
| Others | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C |
| Size & Weight | |
| Weight (with battery and memory card included) | Approx. 14.0 oz* / 396 g |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/8", Approx. 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2" (from grip to monitor), Approx. 120.0 mm x 66.9 mm x 59.4 mm, Approx. 120.0 mm x 66.9 mm x 49.9 mm (from grip to monitor) |
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Alpha 6100 APS-C camera with fast AF
With its extraordinary AF speed and performance, and persistent subject tracking, the α6100 skillfully handles the mechanics of photography so that you'll be free to concentrate on more creative aspects. It captures split-second action and delivers beautiful images even in difficult settings, for stunning still shots and high-resolution 4K movies1.
Unparalleled AF performance for breathtaking shots
Fast, accurate autofocus captures fleeting moments in stunning detail, thanks to a combination of innovative technologies. A total of 425 phase-detection AF points work in conjunction with contrast-detection AF to achieve a remarkable 0.02-s2 acquisition speed, while High-Density AF Tracking Technology reliably follows even erratically moving subjects.
Real-time Tracking maintains steady focus on your subject
When you're tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera's automatic motion tracker uses an AI subject recognition algorithm3 that draws on color, pattern (brightness), subject distance (depth) and face/eye information to recognize and maintain focus on your subject.
Reliable Real-time Eye AF for better portrait shots
The camera's Real-time Eye AF system detects and autofocuses on the eyes of your subjects when you half-press the shutter, and you can even prioritize your subject's left or right eye. When AF-C is set it maintains a stable focus even when the face is partially hidden or backlit, or the subject is facing downward.
Real-time Eye AF for animal
The subject-recognition technology used in Real-time Eye AF has been adapted to support animal as well as human. When activated, it provides fast, precise, automatic detection and tracking of animals' eyes, for better pet portraits and wildlife shots4.
High-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking
Capture every instant of fast-moving action with continuous shooting at up to 11 fps5, or 8 fps6 in silent-shutter mode, and for up to 777 frames. Display lag has been minimized so, even in the live-view mode, up to 8 fps5 can be precisely captured. Continuously shot images can conveniently be displayed in groups in playback mode.
Accurate autofocus even in dim lighting
Highly accurate autofocus is possible even in dark settings, thanks to the camera's sophisticated AF algorithm. High AF sensitivity means reliable AF-S autofocus all the way down to EV -28.
Versatile touch operations
The camera's LCD panel supports intuitive touch operations such as Touch Pad (to smoothly move the focus point), Touch Focus (to set the focus point), Touch Shutter (to release the shutter), and Touch Tracking (to activate Real-Time AF).
Focus Magnifier for finer focus adjustment in both MF/AF modes
When extra-accurate focus is called for, such as when you're taking macro shots, you can display a magnified view of the general area you want to focus on. You can then finely adjust the exact point of focus using the touchscreen or the focus point selector.
Easy manual focus with clearly visible peaking
When you're using manual focus the camera will color-highlight the most sharply focused section of the entire image area. Selectable high contrast peaking colors include blue, red, yellow and white, giving you clear visibility of in-focus areas when you're doing the delicate focusing required for macro or portrait shooting.
An innovative image-processing system
The camera's APS-C size, 24.2-megapixel9 ExmorTM CMOS sensor provides a wide sensitivity range and excellent low-noise performance. In conjunction with the latest-generation BIONZ XTM image processing engine, it delivers beautiful, high-resolution images with superior image clarity and texture reproduction.
Stunning image quality, low noise and a wide ISO range
The camera has a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100–32000, expanded up to 51200 for stills. Even when you're shooting at high sensitivity in dim lighting, excellent low-noise performance ensures high-quality images. By applying noise reduction and sharpness processing selectively across the frame, Area-Specific Noise Reduction and Detail Reproduction Technology contribute to fine reproduction of subject textures and shadow details.
Lifelike skin tones
The skin tone feature inherited from our latest, highly acclaimed full-frame cameras captures the natural beauty of human skin tones, helping you take portraits that look their best.
Creative Style and Picture Effect
With the camera's Creative Style feature you can choose settings like "Vivid" or "Portrait" to create a specific look for your photo, and fine-tune an image's exposure, contrast, color saturation, and sharpness. Picture Effect provides effects like "Partial Color" and "Miniature" to add some creative flair to your shots.
14-bit RAW output for rich tonal gradation
True 14-bit RAW images are delivered via a high-performance LSI and the BIONZ X image processor. To retain the smoothest, most natural tonal gradations, all processing occurs at 16-bit, preventing any dithering or processing errors from being introduced into the final 14-bit RAW image output. [1] Image Sensor [2] The latest high-speed front-end LSI [3] 16-bit image processing.
4K movie recording in high-bit-rate XAVC S format
Super 35-mm format, 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning allows oversampling of around 2.4x10 the image information needed for 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160). By downscaling from the equivalent of 6K resolution, captured videos benefit from even more realism and depth. The high-bit-rate (up to 100 Mbps for 4K 30p/24p) XAVC S1 video codec ensures professional-quality images in a consumer-friendly format.
Steady, precise AF tracking for better movies
Fast Hybrid AF provides high speed, accuracy and excellent tracking performance to meet the stringent autofocus demands of 4K movies. AF tracking sensitivity can be adjusted for either stable focus or responsive refocusing, depending on the nature of the scene, and Touch Tracking lets you initiate tracking of a moving subject simply by touching the LCD screen.
Slow and Quick motion and high-speed 120 fps recording
Slow motion (at up to 5x) and quick motion (at up to 60x)11 video can be produced in-camera, with no post-processing required, at up to Full HD resolution. Additionally, high bit-rate (up to 100 Mbps) and high frame-rate (up to 120p) Full HD recordings can be used to create slow-motion movies in post-production.
Sophisticated capabilities for high-quality movie-making
The α6100 is ready for videography workflows, with clean HDMI output, variable framerates, and proxy recording. In addition, a range of functions are included to enhance movie recording accuracy, such as the display of overlay markers or gridlines, zebra exposure metering, or ISO values when shooting with ISO Auto. It's also easy to extract still frames directly from your movies in playback mode.
Support for high-quality mic and audio input
An external microphone can be attached directly via the camera's microphone jack, and you also have an option for line and 48-V phantom powered input using the separately available XLR adaptor kit. This allows the connection of a wide range of high-end microphones for better audio in your movie recordings.
Interval Shooting for time-lapse movies
Interval Shooting with a set interval between 1 and 60 seconds is available within the camera, and the resulting still images can be edited into a time-lapse movie on a PC12. A simple variable-speed preview function allows you to see images on the camera showing how the finished movie will look.
180°-tiltable LCD screen
The 3.0-type LCD monitor offers 921k-dot resolution for a clear view of what you're shooting. It's designed to tilt upward a full 180° and downward by 74° for easy framing of vlogs and selfies and more convenient low-angle and high-angle shooting.
Square aspect ratio tailored for social media
In addition to 3:2 and 16:9 aspect (width-to-height) ratios, you can also select a 1:1 aspect ratio – ideal for sharing images on social media platforms. This means that you no longer need to hand-trim your images after shooting when you're planning to post them.
Custom functions for smoother operation
Up to eight of the camera's keys and controls can be custom-assigned to any of 89 shooting and replay functions. The My Menu feature allows flexible assignment of 30 menu items, and the custom settings screen helps keep track of everything. Helpful guides for menu items are also available with a single button press on the menu screen.
Still-image ratings and deletion protection
During playback mode, still images can be given ratings and protected from deletion. Both these functions can be accessed via pre-assigned custom keys.Simple control over white-balance settings
Custom setting of white balance is simple to adjust, and you can select an AWB priority setting when shooting with incandescent lighting – either warmer Atmosphere Priority, or White Priority for purer whites.Versatile flash functions
When shooting with compatible wireless flash units, rear-curtain sync13 and slow sync can be selected – part of the camera's range of creative options for lighting.
One-Touch remote, One-Touch sharing, location information
The One-Touch remote feature lets you use your mobile device as a viewfinder and remote control. One-Touch sharing allows you to transfer photos and videos to a mobile device for social media sharing. The camera can also use your mobile phone's location data via Bluetooth® to geo-tag your images14. (These mobile device functions are available via Sony's Imaging Edge Mobile app15.).
Imaging Edge desktop applications
Elevate your photography with the Imaging Edge desktop applications16. Use "Remote" to control and monitor live shooting from your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently17.Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.18.Great travel street Photography camera
AronJA, New York:
I been using the Sony a7c but wanted something even smaller, lighter and less expensive. The Sony a6100 is perfect for my needs. The one thing I wish it had was a Minimum shutter speed setting. That way I can tell the camera not to go below a set shutter speed. Other then that This is an amazing camera.
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