Sony A7 II vs Sony A6100

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A7 II and Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A7 II (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 II was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A7 II grades versus the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 II enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Sony A7 II and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A7 II and the A6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and A6100 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and A6100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The A7 II uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged A7 II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.