Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Announced October 2019
- Succeeded the Sony A9
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly close but the A9 II (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A9 II was manufactured 2 months later than the A6100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A9 II scores against the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A6100
A9 II | A6100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Sharper display (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A9 II
A6100 | A9 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A6100
A9 II | A6100 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | August 2019 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II features outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A9 II versus the A6100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and A6100 is 62 and 81 respectively.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and A6100.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The A9 II features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-10-03 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 678 gr (1.49 pounds) | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 photos | 420 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $4,498 | $748 |