Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this camera. Such clear pictures from super up close & far, so many different settings. Can be used for portaits, regular shoots, content creating, documenting memories, a flip up screen for vlogging & selfies, & interchangeable lens. I can do it all with this camera. One down side I will say it has a very short battery life. While im recording I keep it plugged it because it will die & its not small & compact so i can carry it in a tiny purse.

(A few street photag pics I took recently included) The 6100 is a great camera for someone who enjoys photography and wants to take it to the next level. If you have an older camera and want to upgrade to something new. This is a great value! I own several cameras and use the 6100 often. I generally use this for travel and street photography. This camera goes on sale often here at bestbuy. Worth picking up during those times. Compact and travel friendly. Feature rich. Uses the sony E mount system (imo some of the best options out there currently) You can also buy an adapter to emount. And use virtually any manual lens on this camera. Things to keep in mind - this is not a full frame camera, although an apsc - you can still get a lot of amazing photos even for most paid gigs especially for social media. So if you are starting off, this is still a great option. In the future, you can still use this as a b-cam. Great for video (especially for social media/short clips) but not reccomended for long formate video. The 16-50 kit lens is decent, it covers a solid range. Its great if you have good lighting and still better than modern cell phones. Eventually you will want to add more lenses depending on your needs. Not an issie specifically with this camera. Just with digital photographyin general. But would recommend getting an extra battery or two. I own multiple battries for my cameras across many ecosystems. (Sony, leica, cannon, panasonic) So this is not a knock on the 6100. But itll come in handy if you are out all day taking photos and video. Of you are new to the current generation of mirrorless. With most modern cameras there will be a learning curve. I wouldnt say that the sony easier or harder to learn on. All camera systems take time to learn. I know people who prefer other systems. So id reccomend you visit a store and see these in person. Most BB will have this on display.

The Sony α6100l is truly impressive and is an overall outstanding camera. The α6100L is not likely going to attract professional photographers, but it is not intended to. The α6100L is for everyone else! With a stellar array of features and functionality, and excellent specifications, this mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera is terrific. The α6100L model falls towards the entry level of the α6100 series of cameras. However, the α6100L is not an entry level camera by any standard. It is a robust and flexible camera with outstanding hardware and excellent lenses. In my youth I was a dedicated hobby photographer. I shot in both 2 ¼ square format with twin-lens reflex cameras and 35mm with SLR cameras. I bulk loaded film, and developed and printed both formats in my home darkroom. I also worked in several camera stores in a major, metropolitan city, and I advised customers and sold every type of photography product including the most sophisticated and expensive cameras and darkroom equipment of the time, including professional equipment. I genuinely loved photography and captured thousands of images on film, many of which I printed. Although the years passed, and the darkroom equipment was sold off long ago, an appreciation of good photography gear and of good photography remains. Digital photography and automation allow the masses to shoot excellent images. In the hands of creative people, these cameras afford great capabilities to capture shots that would likely have been missed with manually operated film cameras, even with motor drives or the first generation of automation (i.e. the Konica Autoreflex-T). The choices for today’s photographers, amateur or professional are almost limitless. Mirrorless, interchangeable lens digital cameras are an excellent choice for many users, and the Sony Alpha cameras have proven themselves to be excellent, well-respected cameras. The Sony α6100L is just such a camera. The list of features, functions and specifications is extensive and far beyond inclusion in a brief review. The list of what the camera does not have is far shorter, and what is not present may, or may not matter at all to you, depending on your purpose and intentions for selecting the Alpha 6100L model. Notable strengths include the Sony lenses. The “normal” lens included with the α6100L is a 16-55mm, f3.5 power zoom lens which is further enhanced by the cameras digital zoom. The two lens α6100Y model also includes a 55-210mm, f4.5 zoom portrait – telephoto lens. The 6100L is compatible with all Sony E-Series lenses. The α6100 sensor is a 24.2 megapixel, APS-C, Exmor CMOS sensor measuring 23.5 x 15.6 mm (not full frame). The α6100L has powerful and outstanding Auto-Focus and Auto-Exposure functionality and offers the photographer complete exposure control with more than a dozen exposure modes, five focus modes and eight flash control modes. The Auto-Focus system is fantastic, and possibly the best available. With a spec of 425 auto-focus points and real-time eye AF (human and animal) and real-time tracking, it truly excels, and exceeds anything that I have experienced with other cameras. The α6100L has Sony’s latest and most advanced image processor, the Bionz X, which undoubtedly is the underpinning of the excellent image rendition, with accurate color rendition, skin tones, etc.. The α6100L image formats range through 14 bit (compressed) RAW. The α6100L shoots video at resolution of up to 4k, and offers a wide range of frame rates (allowing for a variety of slow or fast motion shooting), image sizes and compression schemes. The α6100L has an electronic viewfinder as well as a 2.95” TFT, touchscreen LCD screen, which is mounted on a pivot allowing for upward and downward tilt of the high-quality screen. This is particularly valuable when you want to capture low-angle shots without kneeling, and high-angle shots, such as holding the camera over the heads of the crowd standing in front of you, while still having a view of the screen, and access to the camera controls. The screen actually swings a full 180 degrees, allowing you to take selfies with the α6100. A proximity sensor at the viewfinder disables the touchscreen when the viewfinder is in use. The included rubber eye cup is comfortable and still provides for good eye relief for full viewfinder visibility, even when wearing eyeglasses. The User Interface is complex, owing to the many, many settings and their many variables. Given that many smartphone cameras have UI’s that require a familiarization period, the UI of the α6100L is “on steroids”. The user has an enormous range of options affording superior creative control of the photography, when desired, or allowing the α6100L to soar in full-automation excellence. The complexity of the interface and extensive menus are not the most intuitive, and there is a learning and adaptation curve. Given the numerous icons and graphic display elements, the viewfinder or display screen perimeter can be congested, and due to their small size, may be difficult to easily read. I readily admit to frequently consulting the α6100L documentation (online – not printed), and there is a great deal of documentation and many useful resources available online from Sony’s multiple α6100 series websites. (The primary document, the online User Guide is a whopping 580 pages, and may be downloaded as a printable PDF file, if you can afford the paper and toner/ink). The α6100 is compact in size and light in weight, making it easy and convenient to carry or pack. The trade-off with a compact camera body, is that with the many control buttons and knobs, the buttons are small and some controls are in close proximity, resulting in occasional unintentional button depressions while manipulating the camera body. The α6100L is supplied with one battery pack, which utilizes in-camera charging. An external battery charger, and additional battery packs are sold as accessories, and if you intend to shoot a great many stills, or lots of videos, or if recharge opportunities will be limited by location or time constraints, an additional battery pack, and perhaps the external charger, make good sense. The in-camera recharge time is at least a couple of hours. I intend to purchase at least one additional battery pack and the external charger, very soon. A memory card is required to store images on-board the camera. SDXC UHS-I, V30, U3, C10 appears to be the SD card spec of preference. It appears that UHS-II cards, which may be used in the α6100L, are not of benefit due to hardware limitations. With the α6100L one-lens package there is no body cap or rear lens cap provided, although a rear lens cap is included with the α6100Y, two-lens package. If the camera is stored or carried with the lens off, a body cap should be installed and the rear of the lens should also be capped, as well as the front. The 6100L does not have a self-cleaning sensor or image stabilization (although some available lenses offer image stabilization). The α6100L is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n but not ac, and the Wi-Fi is 2.4Ghz only, not dual band inclusive of 5.0Ghz. Bluetooth and NFC connectivity are also on-board. There is a built-in microphone and speaker and a mini-jack mike input, but no headphone output jack (why?). The Sony Play Memories Camera App (smartphone and desktop) has had many critics among users. Early in 2019 Sony released the replacement / upgrade to Play Memories with Imaging Edge. The apps facilitate image transfers, including automatic transfers, and offer some advance functions including remote camera controls as well as editing RAW and even creation of time-lapse video. I am genuinely enjoying using the α6100L. The feature set and exposure controls are so extensive and robust, that any creative photography utilization is very well supported. In the alternative, the α6100L can be placed in virtual control of the photography and trusted to produce excellent images of professional quality, with more simplified, point-and-shoot ease of use. Of course, how many point-and-shoot cameras will fire at 11 fps, bracket exposures and shoot with a 1/4000 sec. shutter speed that freezes action? Shooting at 11 fps (aided by a decent image buffer) is simply amazing, and rewards you with the potential to capture the perfect shot; just the frame(s) that you hoped for. Low light shooting is fantastic. The specs show an ISO standard/normal range of 32,000 and an expanded ISO range of an incredible 51,200. The α6100 also has a good built-in flash and hot-shoe. Again, exposure control is just incredible. The camera hardware seems to be high-quality. The lens mount is metal, and lens locking is solid. The body is not the same magnesium alloy, dust and weather sealed body that is provided on the more expensive α-series models. The α6100 body is plastic; probably polycarbonate. It really would be nice if the α6100 shared the same premium body as the rest of the α-Series cameras. Nevertheless, there is nothing “cheap” or “inferior” about the hardware. It is sleek and elegant, and feels good when handled. The Sony α6100L is really an excellent camera. It is extremely capable and is producing excellent photographs. I am enjoying the α6100L immensely, and could hardly be more pleased with the camera. The size, weight and outstanding features and technical capabilities of the α6100 really make it an excellent camera for many, many applications, and render it the perfect travel camera, as well. Of course I recommend this impressive camera very highly!

Good Compact camera , you can get good quality photos For me big selling was , You can use old Nikon etc lens with cheap adapters. Good focus . Bad Battery is very bad . Make sure you carry extra battery packs on your vacations. Kit lens are bad , you need to get a better lens for good sharp photos .

This camera could not have come at a better time! I’ve been a long time Canon SLR user, starting with a Rebel XT, the most recent one I had was the 6D, a full frame camera. After seeing how small (relative to Canon SLR’s) the Sony mirrorless cameras are and the beautiful photos my co-worker was getting from his Sony (6500), I decided to make the switch. It wasn’t easy as I had several nice lenses, flash and camera to get rid of. There were several factors that convinced me to move from Canon to Sony. They are as follows: - Video autofocus: The Canon 6D I had lacked autofocus in video mode, for me, video mode without autofocus makes the video feature pretty much useless, if my subject moved closer or further, I’d have to refocus manually. What I love about the Sony is the video 4k quality (with autofocus) and the 1 button to start and stop recording! I didn’t have to switch to video mode, then press record. - Intuitive menus: Menus on the Canon’s are not as intuitive as I would’ve liked. I found the menus to connecting to an iPhone or an iPad to be very confusing and frustrating. Perhaps I just didn’t understand the logic of their menus although I’m fairly tech savvy, so I’m not sure. The menu on Sony 6100 is logical and laid out in an intuitive manner. There are some settings for the camera where there are several pages of menus, but the dots on the bottom of the menu and the “1/3” in the upper right hand corner lets you know where you are, nice subtle touches. I was even able to setup “Favorites” easily. - What you see IS what you get with the Sony – With my old camera, the exposure might look fine through the viewfinder, the line is where it should be to get a good exposure, but the picture often comes out darker or lighter than expected. With the Sony, the image you see on the screen or electronic viewfinder is the image you get. Much less chances of missing the shot you were hoping to get. - Size: as mentioned above, the size of the Sony is very compact! With the 16-50 lens, I was still able to fit it in my ski jacket pocket. I can’t get over the features and technology Sony was able to fit in such a small, compact package and it weighs about half as much as my previous camera! Usability: The Sony feels very nice and solid but I wouldn’t go as far as to say it very comfortable to hold. Its compact, there isn’t a lot of surfaces that is molded to fit your hand. The screen can tilt and flip, perfect for vloggers! You’ll notice when the screen is flipped over, the bottom right corner is partially blocked by the eye piece. Not a big deal to me as I’ll probably never use that feature, maybe annoying to some. Speaking of screen, while it is technically a touch screen, its can only be used to tap on focal points and zooming during playback mode. You can’t use the screen to change settings, it would be a bit small (3”) to change settings on it anyway, buttons are probably easier. All the buttons are nicely laid out and easy to understand. To find different scenes (macro, sports, night etc), you have to go to SCN first, then select the scene from the sub menu on the screen. Features and performance: The Sony has all the features one would come to expect from a SLR. The features I was pleasantly surprised by are “HDR” and “Panorama”. With the HDR, the camera will take multiple exposures of the same image and combine the images. With panorama mode, the photo takes multiple images as you slowly rotate the camera, when it’s done taking the photos, it’ll stich them together creating 1 wide image. Yes, these features are available on phones these days, but it’s a nice feature to have on your camera. Transferring images from the camera to your phone is very easy with the “Imaging Edge Mobile” app. On the camera, press menu, scroll over to “Network – Send to Smartphone Func”, select the camera’s WiFi and use the app or the camera to select the photos you want to transfer, that’s it! The included kit lens, f3.5-5.6/16-50mm, is decent for beginners. If you’re somewhat serious about photography, you’ll want to upgrade to a nice prime or zoom lens that offers lower constant aperture. Battery life could be better, you’d definitely want to pick up an extra one to have in your bag (NP-FW50, retails for $60) and maybe even an external charger. Conclusion: Overall, I really like this camera alot, it’s the perfect balance between price, functionality, features, image/video quality and size. For a vacation, I’d take this over a point and shoot any day to have the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. I’d say this camera is good for someone looking to get into a SLR camera through intermediate photographer or someone more advanced but doesn’t want to lug around heavy a camera bag!

Sony - Alpha 6100 Mirrorless Camera with E PZ 16-50mm Lens - Black What’s in the box: • AC Adaptor:AC-UUD12 • Eyepiece cup • Lens cap • Micro USB cable • Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50 • SELP1650 • Shoulder strap The a6100 is an all size fits all mirrorless camera, and it is the successor to the a6000 that has been around for years. A notable upgrade I might add. It can be used to point and shoot to produce beautiful pictures, or you can dive a little in the so easy to use menu to customize settings and get the most out of it. The a6100 is also a wonderful and great option for bloggers, with its almost limitless accessories and the great 4K shooting abilities, it can be an affordable option for bloggers who want a gear that can be used in a multitude of scenarios. Feel & Build quality: The a6100 is a very well built, rugged camera. Although its made of plastic, it feels very good in hand, and its very well balanced. The right hand camera grip is made of soft rubber feel plastic for optimum grip and to avoid the camera slipping from sweaty hands. All buttons are very well placed and easy to get your muscle memory going and after some time using the camera, I can say that it feels very natural and not awkward at all. Features and ease of use: Although this camera can be very sophisticated and advanced, it can also be set to auto mode to point and shoot images or videos. The menu is very easy to use & self-explanatory. every time you turn the dial to one of the option, you do get a screen that tells you what can be done within this menu. Kudos to Sony for dumbing it down for beginners like me Pre-set options include: - Auto mode: which includes 2 modes of Intelligent auto or superior auto and the difference is choosing between automatically identifying the scene characteristics to shoot a photo or to shoot images automatically while reducing blurring and noise. - Scene selection mode: which enables you to select a mode for the subject and the environment we want to capture like night scene, hand held twilight (to shoot night mode without the stability of a tripod), night portraits (fires the flash to illuminate the subject and slows the shutter down to capture the background scene as well), anti motion blur to enhance the image quality in poor lighting conditions, portrait mode, sports action (shoots fast movement in higher shutter speeds), macro mode to shoot close ups, landscape which is great for nature and sceneries, sunset mode that vividly captures the reds. - Panorama mode: which enables you to get a panoramic image in vertical or horizontal modes. - S&Q modes: for slow and quick motion capturing for movies. - Movie modes: you have auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual exposure. - MR: which shoots with preset settings. This option enables you to setup a function button and assign it to a specific setting to use if you have repeated conditions and you don’t want to change the settings every time. - Manual exposure mode: allows you to adjust aperture and shutter speeds to your liking. - Shutter priority: adjust the shutter speeds manually. - Aperture priority: to be able to change the range in focus and amount of background blur. Other features include the ability to change glass (lenses) and there is a huge array of lenses that is compatible with the a6100 that can serve multiple needs, the ability to add a microphone for better sound capturing which I highly recommend, and the ability to add an external flash as well. Image & video quality: Shooting images and videos is very easy it makes you question how does this camera produces so beautiful and outstanding images and videos in so little effort on your side. With red eye reduction and absolutely the best face tracking I have seen on a camera in my life ( it tracks human, animal, and even faces on tv with amazing speed and accuracy using its real time tracking feature. The auto mode is perfect, the video quality with 4K with resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a dedicated video recording button makes it very easy and fool proof to make sure you get what you want, and what you only want. Other great features include the 3 inch TFT- LCD touch screen that can swivel and flip to enable you to shoot videos and photos while holding the camera and actually see the frame you are in. although its not the best screen quality in the world but it does what it needs to do. Images can be produced either in Jpeg, or Raw formats. The final product quality is the same but Raw is the better option if you are planning on doing heavy editing on your photos. Other notable features include WIFI connectivity to download images to your smart device, Bluetooth connectivity with compatible accessories like the Sony shooting grip or the remote commander. A great feature is also how customizable the functions are with a dedicated Fn (function) button to make the camera your own and to your liking. Lens: the a6100 comes with a 16-50 mm Power Zoom Lens which is also made by sony. Its versatile and suitable for 100% of a beginners needs. Upgradeability is endless with glass that is offered from both Sony, and third party vendors. Battery: the camera comes with one rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50. This specific battery has been used for a long time by Sony and you can get spares from Sony and third party vendors as well. I highly recommend getting an extra battery or two because mirrorless cameras tend to drain battery very fast. Cons: the only 2 things that bother me about this camera are: 1- The shoulder snap rings connected to the camera are made of metal and are very noisy when shooting videos (I have removed them since the camera will be used for videos and photos mainly utilizing a tripod. 2- The camera has no IPS rating and is not water or dust proof. An option is to get a protective waterproof case. Conclusion: like many other Sony products this camera is going to be usable for years and years, and it is upgradeable with lenses and accessories to keep it relatable in the span of the next 5 years at least. I highly recommend the a6100 with this kit and price.

The Sony a6100 is the direct replacement for the immensely popular a6000, which is a series of cameras in a league of their own. If you're a fan of the older model, you'll be happy to find how familiar the a6100 feels because they're physically very much the same, except for a few very noticeable and significant upgrades. Let's start with those. 4K video - Finally! The picture is splendid, and while the a6100 body lacks image stabilization (you'll need to rely on lenses with built in IS), the color and quality is fantastic. Unfortunately, being the entry level model of this series, it lacks the scene programming for 4K video like the a6400 and a6600, which makes color grading and contrast adjustments in camera for better video output. Not a deal breaker, the picture quality is great already and I make adjustments in post anyway. It would make things convenient for quick video takes though, and hopefully this can be added with a firmware update in the future. 425 Point Focus - Yes, that's four hundred twenty five point of phase and contrast detection. It's almost the entire view screen and it's a big part of what makes the Sony a6100 lineup so great. The older a6000 was renown for having an outstanding autofocus with 179 points of phase and 25 points of contrast detection, while the newer a6100 builds on that even more. Fortunately, like the older models Sony kept the automatic eye focusing (automatically recognizes eyes to focus on) and promises rapid .02 second focus time. As long as you're within your lenses focusing distance, I found this all to hold up. It's pretty stellar, and there's multiple auto-focus modes with tracking that help ensure your subject always stays crisp. Articulating Screen - The screen can now articulate to face up, down, or forward for selfie mode. Coming from a Nikon DSLR with an articulating screen, this is a feature I love because I'm constantly contorting myself or the camera to find a good angle. For instance, when shooting kids or animals, I can tilt the screen to face upward while I hold the camera lower and get a more interesting angle of the subject. This is also very useful when shooting video, as I don't have to crouch down and try to move with the subject. I can now just face the screen upward, stand, and walk normally as I record. For those into selfies, or shooting selfie videos, the screen can even move all the way up and rotate forward for selfie mode, so you can see the screen as you're standing in front of the lens. The only downside is that you won't be able to use the hotshoe while the screen is in selfie mode, but if needed, you can setup extra lights for video, or make shutter, aperture, or ISO adjustments for photo. Microphone Port - The body now has a 3.5mm microphone input, so you can now use your external mic for better sound capture. Pair this with wired lapel mic, put the screen in selfie mode, and you have a nice, little 4K YouTube recording kit. Power/Charge Simultaneously - Apparently, in the older model you couldn't power the camera from the USB charging. That sounds asinine, but thankfully, you can with the a6100. I still don't like that the screen doesn't seem to tell you anything about the battery charging status unless you turn the camera on. There's a little orange light next to the charging port that tells you if it's charging, but it can be hard to see with the cable plugged in. That's about it for major differences between the a6100 the older a6000. Sony still offers both for the time being, and if you're undecided between the two, I'd definitely go with the newer a6100. 425 points of AF detection is too good to pass up, and while both are excellent photo cameras, the a6100 has a major edge in video with 4k video and 3.5 mic port. Outside of the upgrades with the newer a6100, the camera stays true to all the reviews you've likely read about the a6000 line. It uses Sony e mount lenses, which has a much larger library of quality lenses than I initially thought, has a built-in pop up flash, hot shoe, excellent display/touch screen, and accurate view finder. Some reviews complain about the viewfinder not being high resolution like the higher end models, but it's clear and accurate, which matters to me more. I also love that it turns the viewfinder off until the camera senses you holding it to your face. Of all the features on this camera, I found it the most nifty. It only helps in extending battery life, but it's fun when a device seems to know what you're doing. In terms of picture quality, fit finish, and ergonomics, Sony did an outstanding job. It's a medium sized interchangeable lens mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. While smaller than a traditional body DSLR, it's not small enough to fit in most pockets, but with the 20mm pancake lens could reasonably fit in a winter jacket pocket. Larger hands might want to add a grip or a case to give the grip a little more size, but it should fit well in most hands. Most everything is accessible by your right thumb and the knobs and buttons all give excellent digital response and tactile feedback. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity are also included, which makes it super easy to transfer photos from the camera to your phone and you can even control the camera from your phone with the free Sony Imaging Edge Mobile app. This part is huge for me, because now I can review my pics on my phone or tablet right after a shoot and quickly back them up or publish them. No laptop or desktop needed! If you're in the market for a medium sized camera the Sony a6100 is a great choice for all skill levels. It's well built, has a great screen, interchangeable lenses, good low light performance, WiFi, Bluetooth, and one of the best auto-focus systems available today. It'll help you take great photos if you don't know what you're doing, and has enough flexibility to take amazing photos if you do.

This is a very fine and powerful camera, with some astonishing features, but a few annoyances. First, the good stuff: - With a large image sensor and 24M image capacity, this camera that only weighs a pound and can fit in the pocket of your cargo pants, can shoot beautiful, crisp, and highly detailed pictures. - The automatic focusing tech that Sony brings to this device is truly astonishing. Subjects’ eyes and facial features are always in focus, even when they are moving. Sony is ahead of the competition in this area. - The lens that is supplied in this kit is not the best glass you can get. Thankfully, there is a wide variety of high-quality lenses that one can use with this camera, that will complete the transformation to performance like DSLR’s costing thousands of dollars more. - Color accuracy is excellent; I very rarely need to adjust my images in Photoshop. - There are options for many automatic adjustments, such as multiple image acquisition for backlit or low light scenes. Alternatively, the photographer may assume full manual control. Now for some nit-picks: - With robust features and flexibility comes complexity; there is a bit of a learning curve to become facile with all the menu and shooting options. I have been using this camera on my vacation in Mexico for the past week, and I am just now becoming very confident with it under different situations. - I did watch some videos on-line to help with the initial set-up, and these were mostly helpful. - The battery is rated to take over 300 images on a charge. I am shooting high definition images, occasional RAW images, and using the Panorama and HDR functions. With this I may get 200 images/charge. Happily, replacement batteries can be obtained from third parties that cost about $10 apiece, and I always have a spare ready. - The transfer of images by wi-fi works only so well. It is still much faster to put the SD in a card reader or attach the camera to the computer by USB. - On 2 or 3 occasions I have had the camera freeze, necessitating turning it off and then restarting. I may have done something wrong, or this may be the consequence of having complicated, sophisticated imaging software being deployed. All in all, I am very pleased with this camera. It has all the flexibility for creative photography that I need as an active hobbyist, at a fraction of the price and weight of traditional DSLR’s. I am particularly happy with the ability to capture active grandchildren in low light, and consistent beautiful bokeh effect in portraits. I recommend this product highly but bear in mind you will need some time to learn to use it. Sample pictures:

I purchased the A6100 to supplement my Sony zv1 for creating YouTube and other content. Let’s just say the ZV1 supplements the 6100 and it is not only due to the interchangeable lens, but they serve two completely different purposes. I primarily use the 6100 when I am shooting in large spaces and need some versatility. It gets the job done. The auto focus works well even at a distance and combined with a 35mm lens the shallow depth of field blur is superior to the feature on the ZV1. For me it is too heavy for vlogging which is where the ZV1 comes into play. Plus the ZV1 is sustainable with an external battery pack while the 6100 continues to deplete the batter even while connected to an external battery pack but slower. If you are looking for a great beginner camera for live streaming to me this is a great place to start. The mic input (I primarily use it with the Rode Wireless Go or Rode Video Micro) is a must have feature for me. I simply plug the mic into the camera, run the HDMI output into my capture card (the hdmi is clean) and select the capture card output for sound and video. The sound is clean and it reduces the need to do post video audio work. I waited patiently for the right deal and Best Buy came through. The kit lens gets the job done for most of my applications but I have purchased a 35mm prime lens for some talking head work and will purchase soon a 16mm lens for some other applications.

It's a great super-feature rich camera. I know professional photographers talk about it as an entry level professional DSLR camera. It has a nice feature of allowing your iPhone to remote view and remote control camera off the camera's built in WiFi. This is great for professional quality selfies. This camera is packed with features and has tons of buttons all over the place. That makes it somewhat complicated to get used to using. But the superb picture and video performance makes all the effort of learning how to use the camera worth it. For me the biggest reason I got this camera was it's ability to take professional 4k videos for v-logging. Lots of phones can take nice 4k videos under bright sunlight, but if try to take videos under low light or indoors under low light you start to get disappointed with the amount of static that starts to show up in even the best phone video cameras. I originally purchased GoPro Hero 8 with Vlogging Media Mod (total cost of $380), but then I was heavily disappointed with the grainy static looking 4k video quality on lower light videos. So I returned it and got the Sony A6100 -- much much much better. The Sony A6100 is a compact DSLR camera that can take 4k videos comparable to what you expect from a $1500 Canon professional camcorder for about half the price. But unlike the $1500 professional camcorder it takes great still photos. Many digital DSLR video cameras hard limit video recording to a maximum of 30 minutes because their compact case isn't built for the heat build up that might happen beyond 30 minutes. The Sony A6100 has no such hard limit. The only limit is that when you go beyond 30 minutes you won't have enough battery life to go much longer and you are more likely to trip the camera's overheat sensor, which will then promptly stop the video recording. I spent another $150 in "case relay" brand accessories to allow me to go for several hours of continuous videoing in moderate temperatures (up to 90 degree F not in direct sunlight) So I'm happy. I get professional DSLR quality still photos and professional quality 4K videos in one device that costs under $800. It's kind of the entry level for an all-in-one device that meets both professional phots and professional 4k video needs.

Incredible autofocus for a budget camera. Very light and easy too carry for traveling. The only con is the battery life. Good idea to buy a spare Battery.

This camera is very good. The quality of the pictures are great but the only thing that isn’t too great is the battery life it has.

This camera has decent features, the battery life is trash, but I love the 4K recording and the continuing video recording helps me with my projects me being a Actor/ Comedian/ Filmmaker. Save and get the Newer models you will Thank me Later.

This is a great camera. My only complaint would be the battery life.

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...

I would not recommend this camera. Alot of promise, but does not deliver. The battery goes faster than it can charge so I needed to buy an external charger and extra battery. It connected once to my desktop - and NEVER again. Just an error. (Yes I read tech support - I am a pro user - I switched settings from PC Remote, etc but nothing. Even bought a new cable) App on iphone never ran - just a looping error. Couldn't use as a cam since it won't connect to my desktop (or laptop for that matter) I have to download pics or videos via card connected via a different device. Small - yes which is why it was attractive to buy. But even the WiFi/Smartphone features failed to work. Much better options out there. This person will stay away from Sony Camera's. Good Luck.