Sony a5100 vs Sony A6000

Lets take a closer look at the Sony a5100 vs Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The a5100 was announced 4 months later than the A6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the a5100 grades against the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the a5100 vs the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and A6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.