Sony a1 vs Sony A6100

On this page, we are looking at the Sony a1 versus Sony A6100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was manufactured 18 months later than the A6100 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the a1 matches up versus the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony a1 provides outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Sony a1 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the a1 against the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and A6100 is 61 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and A6100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The a1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher a1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.