Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s been good so far. No complaints as of right now

Camera is fine but lens was damaged. There was a scratch on lens. Hopefully I’d get replacement.

Not completely happy with trying to take pictures with distance. Very disappointed. Not happy for the price. Its equivalent to my cell phone.

It's good, but it's well worth your money to step up to the a6400. I like the 6100, but it feels a little incomplete, especially for video work.

Camera doesn’t take the best pictures, disappointed with this purchase.

Too complicated for beginners. Super complex. Avoid if you are not at least med to high expert

This is my first “real” camera, and I have a lot to learn…but so far, I am loving it. It is lightweight, compact and great to handle. It is plastic, metal would have been great, but it feels sturdy and nice in the hand. The viewfinder is very useful and although I still need to get more familiar with the software and button layout, everything is straight forward and easy to understand. Taking pictures has been great. The camera itself as well as auto focus is very, very fast. Pictures are extremely crisp, and while I like my results so far, once I get more into lighting, focus and other things, I think they will only get better. Video is much of the same, but here I really need to learn a few things. That said, to shoot in 4K is crazy to me, but the little samples I have shot look better than I thought they would. Again, here, the viewfinder shows its value with added versatility. I am ready to explore this more. One of the things I am most excited about with this camera is to be able to improve it as I do. As is, the camera is great and has all the tools I need at the moment, but the ability to add lights, mics and other tools is very exciting. Most importantly though, are lenses. The included lens has performed well, but when I get to the point where I want to do more, I can add new glass to help get me there. My only real “issue” with the camera is the battery (sort of). While it does last fairly long when dealing with photos, it does take a hit when taking video. That is expected, and, honestly, it still does well, but I do not understand why Sony did not include a charger with the camera. To have to plug the camera in to charge it is not optimal. I will end up picking up batteries and a charger anyway…but it would have been nice to see something included. In the end, I am very happy with this camera. I think it is a great value. You get a feature-rich camera (with some higher end features at a lower price point), a great all-around performer in both picture and video, and access to a system that allows you to improve on what you just purchased down the road. I think it is a great choice for all, but certainly for those just getting started.

its getting overheat really quick and battery life is worse. it's not what's actually they're talking about..that kit lens 16-50mm just a waste of money...

Returned it twice, both times had problems with the camera. First time couldn’t download any of the photos, I took it back ti the store and Geek Squad tried for over an hour and couldn’t get it to work. I got a replacement, problems with the lens - returned the replacement too

If you like to take photos, you need this camera. WOW. Talk about features and ease of use. Do not be intimidated by all the options. I love that you can take both video and still photos with this camera. I really like the flip up display so I can set it up to record myself for instructional videos and see what I am doing and if I am in the shot or not. I really like how small yet comfortable it feels in my hands. Other cameras I have had are bulky and heavy. This has a great weight and it small enough to fit in any of my bags for carrying around. When starting out you can leave it on Auto and your pictures will still turn out fantastic. As you get more comfortable with it you can begin to experiment with the different settings to really get that perfect picture regardless of the setting. This has wifi and bluetooth which also makes for ease of sharing photos with your other devices. Amazing auto focus and low light pictures. Super easy to use, my kids have figured it out and love taking pictures with it too. I would never go back to an SLR after having used this Sony Mirrorless camera.

LOW QUALITY, blurry pictures, not worth it at alll

not a very good product. pictures are not clear and transfer is not easy

So many settings and no descriptions to what is what. Not for beginners!

The Sony Mirrorless Alpha 6100 is a fantastic lightweight mirrorless camera and excels at travel photography. I'm not going to go over all the stats because if you're reading this review you probably want to know how it performs and have read over all the technical stuff already. New sensors and Megapixels and frames per second are great, but most people don't print billboard size photos. 24 MP is more than enough for anyone who's going to print 4x6, 8x10, 16x20, etc size photos. And most cameras have been capable enough for most average users for years. The big thing with mirrorless is the shutter is now gone and has opened up a lot of possibilities for low light shooting, video and longevity. I have been a heavy Nikon User for the last 10 years. Owning many Dslr's and I even have the Nikon Z6 mirrorless. Sony has been gaining a ton of ground in the camera market so I've been interested to see how a new mirrorless would perform. And honestly I hate to say it but this little camera is a fierce competitor to a much more expensive Z6. The autofocus and shutter is crisp and concise, the ISO noise handles low light well, it's 100% a perfect travel camera because it's so lightweight and inconspicuous. The Camera has standard shooting Auto modes for people who don't want to get too technical, Slow Motion Video Modes, and Panoramic modes that all function the way they should and are user friendly. The video auto tracking is fluid and pairs well with a Ronin-SC. The ronin balanced it perfectly and I'm now using the camera for walkthrough Real Estate videos in 4k. I will say that I wish that they provided a lens with a lower F/stop. 3.5 isn't low enough to get depth of field separation that most enthusiasts are looking for. People don't understand sometimes that a 1.8 lens will give them that beautiful out of focus image that they see everywhere. It's why Iphone created a portrait mode. Luckily since the lens is detachable you get a relatively inexpensive prime from Sony and solve that problem. The only big gripe I have with my use so far is during burst shooting. If you fire more than a few shots the camera has to catch up and write to the card delaying your next shot. This card was provided by Sony so I assume its a sufficient speed card to get the job done, so I'm assuming its a lag in write speed with the camera. The Electronic View Finder is very different then a traditional camera. With mirrorless you're no longer seeing a reflected mirror image of your subject you're actually looking through a "digital" viewfinder thats projecting the image, kind of like a TV. It took me some getting used to it at first, but after a while you get used to it. I do like that the EVF in manual will adjust the picture to your settings to show you your photos are too dark. It's like a failsafe for photo exposure. Once you find your way around the camera for a bit the controls feel second nature. I liked the amount of flexibility with Manual mode as thats where I normally shoot with my Nikons. I was able to cater my shots exactly how I need to which is surprising for a entry level camera. I really do think we are in the golden age of digital cameras. This Sony is a super capable mirrorless camera that does everything a normal person or even a videographer would need for a fraction of what it cost 5 years ago. Overall the camera is easy to use for any photographer and I wouldn't hesitate to buy this camera if you're wanting to get into mirrorless with detachable lenses. This camera was made to travel with you!

Not for beginners, cellphone camera much better photo in comparison.

Having owned the a6000, I was interested in what the a6100 had to offer as improvements. In a nutshell, although the a6000 is 6 years old [an eternity in the camera world] does the a6100 offer enough improvements to justify the price differential? Maybe the most important factor to consider with any camera, picture quality is good but Sony can still be a bit aggressive in their noise reduction and resulting results due to this. Compared to the a6000, I see noticeably better looking photos, colors are richer. Also, the a6100 outputs RAW format photos if PP is your thing. The autofocus and ability to identify a focus point via the touch screen works well. Tracking of moving subjects, in my limited experience, is great. Speaking of the screen, the ability to flip screen is a bonus, esp the ability to face the front of the camera. Perhaps a minor point but the a6100 has a silent-shutter option, the a6000 does not. Another possibly minor point but one I find quite useful, the built-in flash is constructed such that you can pull the flash bracket back a bit and bounce it off the ceiling, typically creating a more pleasing shot. On the downside, menu diving is still a chore, even for simple tasks. As an example, I rely heavily on preset shooting modes and find that preset modes being available through a camera's mode dial the fastest means to switch for different shooting goals and conditions. Here, you can assign a function button to take you to the memory recall settings menu item and then choose the desired setting, basically a show-stopper in fast action conditions. This is a personal sore spot although the a6100 is not alone in this regard. For my type of shooting, I'd look elsewhere but for the set-it-and-forget-it crowd or the point and shoot folks, the a6100 comes through, though you will pay a bit of a premium for the Sony brand name. As the a6000 is still available [6 years is a LONG time in camera tech, though] at a lower price, Sony would do well to cut the price on the a6100 a bit if they are serious about attracting these groups. For one on a tight budget, the a6000 represents a better value.

I got my Alpha 6100 literally the day before Christmas Eve. It was packaged with everything I needed to get started. I installed the strap, batteries and sd card without needing the manual. It is smaller and lighter than the DSLR I’ve been using. Somehow, the “feel” of it isn’t really comfortable, but I haven’t quite figured out why. I was able to navigate through the setting with relative ease. I’ve downloaded the Imaging Edge app but didn’t find it user friendly. Setting it up to connect to my WiFi was a problem for me. I rarely have problems with these technologies, but I doubt that I will be using WiFi to transfer pictures to my iPad. I could not get my blue tooth to connect either. I will have to take some time with the user manual to see what I’m doing wrong. However, its simple to transfer using the memory card. The pictures are great. I found it easier to cast them to my tv than to transfer them to my iPad via WiFi. There are a LOT of settings and options on this camera. The on-line user manual was 580 pages. That’s a big book. I took some pictures in my den at night and they were great. I can do bursts quickly and all I’ve done was using the auto setting. I’m a novice but have owned many cameras over the years. I think this one will finally be the right combination of compact and excellent picture quality. Now all I have to do is read that manual and learn how to make myself good enough to make the most of this camera. I’m looking forward to springtime when I can get outside more and have opportunities to have better subjects.

I'm writing this review from the viewpoint of 35 years of photography experience. I would consider myself to be an advanced amateur although I have shot many weddings, graduation sessions and family gatherings for hire over the years. To put it simply, bang for your buck you can not go wrong with this camera. Let me dive into it a bit more. First, the build quality is very nice for the price point. It is true that it is made of plastic with a nice rubberized grip. I don't see this as a problem considering the intended target audience for this camera. Sony sells a couple of higher tier models that look virtually the same and even have the same sensor, yet cost considerably more. What do you gain with them? Well, you gain a magnesium body and depending on the model, built in image stabilization. Sure there are a few other upgraded specs on the higher end models, but nothing major and the sensor (I.E., picture quality) is exactly the same as the A6100. Neither of those "upgrades" are worth up to close to twice the price depending on what one you were to choose. The A6100 is built plenty good enough for 99% of the users out there. The camera feels very good in your hands. I find the controls logically placed and easy to understand. The rear touchscreen flips out and has a nice resolution. The eye piece view finder (EVF) is also very nice, although at a slightly lower resolution compared to many other cameras on the market. However, it works just fine and shouldn't be an issue. In terms of features, most cameras in this price range are going to be about the same. I won't dive deep into the specs as you can pull up the list of specs in the camera description. I will say that as someone who has probably used every major camera brand on the market, you will not be left wanting for anything. I can not think of a situation this camera will not be able to handle. One thing it does lack is in-body stabilization. Now to be fair, many of the other makers don't offer this, either. At least not at this price point. But if you are coming from a pocket camera or used to just using your phone as your camera, you may be a little shocked to find that it is not there. But have no fear, because most of the Sony lenses (particularly the zooms such as the 16-50mm that is included) have image stabilization built into the lens. So the fact that the camera body itself doesn't have it, really is not an issue. The battery used is the same one (NP-FW50) that has now been used in many Sony cameras over the recent years. Battery life is good for a mirrorless camera. Mirrorless cameras (regardless of brand) have a tendency to not have the best battery life. 300-400 photos would be considered good for any mirrorless. The reason for this is one, the cameras are smaller so the batteries need to be as well. And two, with both a rear LCD and an EVF, they draw a lot of power. Still, even for a mirrorless I found the battery to be a little better than what I am used to. Although I would certainly buy at least one spare if you do anything more than the occasional snap shots (I know I did :-) ). Now, the most important factor is image quality. Simply put, it is fantastic! The photos are clear, noise free (at reasonable lower ISO settings) and have accurate color. I have been happy with the photos so far all the way up to ISO 6400. Although the ISO on all modern cameras can technically go higher, beyond ISO 6400 is really just an emergency situation kind of thing on any of them. Beyond looking at the image on the back of the camera, the images beyond ISO 6400 usually will look pretty bad. Again, that is all cameras. But with that having been said, in 35 years I have never once needed to shoot with an ISO over that and even getting close to ISO 6400 is rare. So in reality, it will never be an issue. The included lens in this kit is an image stabilized 16-50mm. As a general rule, the lenses that come packaged in a kit are usually okay but not great. This one is really no different. The zoom range is nice (particularly going as wide as 16mm) and the image quality is certainly not bad. But if you decide you want to get a bit more serious about photography you will want to upgrade the lens eventually. But to be honest, that is why kit lenses are generally just "okay". They are included to get you started and let you decide what focal lengths will work for your needs. Once you are comfortable with the camera, then you have tons of lenses to choose from for an upgrade. As I mentioned at the beginning, I do weddings on occasion. When doing these it is important to have a camera that not only provides great image quality, but also it needs to be reliable. Now this would not be a camera I would use as my primary camera for a wedding. I have full-frame cameras for that. But would I be comfortable using it as a backup or secondary camera at a wedding? You bet! The handling, features and most importantly the image quality would easily be fine for a wedding. So would I recommend this camera? In a heartbeat!

Nothing to say. Don’t buy this camera. Still too cumbersome to use and the integration with a cam link blows

The Sony a6100 is an upgrade of the a6000, Sony’s successful and well-regarded entry-level mirrorless camera. It kept the best of the 6000 while improving picture quality and adding some high-end features. Here are some initial thoughts after using this new camera for a couple of weeks. Physically, the build quality is quite good with a substantial and rigid feel for a plastic body. The rear screen is now touch-enabled for focus and exposure and can pivot 180 degrees up allowing selfies or v-blogs. The OLED viewfinder is good but not a match to the higher resolution EVF’s on Sony’s more expensive models. There is a small pop up flash, but if you plan much flash use, I’d recommend buying a separate TTL (smart) flash to attach to the camera’s hot shoe. Overall it has a good feel in the hand, and the plastic construction makes it very light. Its numerous controls are well laid out except for a very awkwardly placed video button. On the minus side, I found it awkward to insert or remove SD cards since the slot is very close to the battery door hinge. It uses the small FW-50 battery and although battery life is reasonable, you’ll want to carry extras. Neither the body or kit lens is weather-sealed, so don’t plan on using it in rainy or very dusty locations. Lastly, Sony chose to use a USB micro connection rather than the newer, better and more robust USB-C for in-camera charging and PC connection. Internally, it uses Sony’s proven 24mp APS-C sensor. Using Sony’s current BIONZ X processor makes for fast picture processing. Burst mode can shoot at 11 frames per second and buffer up to 75 jpegs. The big news is that it now includes a 425 point focusing system with face and eye detection with real-time tracking. That’s a big step up in focus ability and arguably Sony’s is the best in the industry. This same system is used in several of Sony’s high-end mirrorless cameras. The focus is fast and accurate, and it will continuously track moving subjects and while maintaining focus. However, to make full use of this and many of the advanced features, you need to find your way through an extensive and somewhat obtuse menu system. This camera has the capabilities of many substantially higher priced cameras, but you have to be willing to investigate, read and learn to make use of all its power and features. Once you do, you can customize function buttons, build your own personal “My Menu” and customize the pop-up menu selections to quickly access the settings you change most often. It has every shooting, focusing, and exposure mode and picture setting you can imagine and probably more. It shoots in JPG, RAW, and RAW+JPG still formats. It records video up to 4K UHD while still continuously focusing. It’s WIFI and Bluetooth enabled allowing you to send pictures directly to your phone, receive location info from your phone, or operate the camera remotely. There’s NFC built in to quickly connect your phone at a touch. ` The 16-50mm kit lens has been around for a while and was designed to meet a price point and to be very small. It keeps the camera quite compact … more than pocket-size but much less than a DSLR or most superzooms. The 16-50mm zoom range is equivalent to a 24-75mm on a full-frame camera. That’s a reasonable walk-around lens, but keep in mind, it’s only a 3:1 zoom, so with this lens, you’ll have to do much of the zooming with your feet. It is stabilized, and since the camera does not have stabilization built-in, that’s a real asset. With a maximum f-stop of 3.5 to 5.6, stabilization is needed for low to moderate light conditions if you want to keep the ISO and noise reasonable. This is packed into an amazingly small body … almost pancake size when off and not extended. The camera has very effective lens correction built-in so there’s almost no image distortion throughout the zoom, but the corners get somewhat soft at the wide end. I’ve read reports of variations in quality from unit to unit and some durability issues, but at this point, my lens is performing well. A faster f-stop and/or longer zoom would be more versatile. There are many excellent e-mount lenses that can be used with this camera, but good lenses are expensive. The a6100 is also available with an additional 70-210mm lens, and that may be worth considering if you want a longer zoom and are willing to carry an additional lens. There’s also a highly rated 18-135 Sony zoom I’m considering. Is this the camera for you? If you want extensive features, one of the best action tracking focusing systems, and great picture quality this gets you into an excellent mirrorless camera system at a modest price. If you’re a serious photographer and want a small, walkabout camera with semi-pro features, it’s a solid choice. If all you want is a point and shoot camera and will leave it set on auto rather than make use of its capabilities, there are many other choices that may be more suitable. All things said, there’s a whole lot here to recommend. A lot of technology is packed into this compact body. At the price, this may be the best deal out there as far as features and price. If Sony would update the arcane menu system and improve the kit lens, it would easily get a 5-star rating from me. As is, it gets a high 4.