Sony A6100 vs Sony A6300

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A6100 versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A6100 was launched 3 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A6100 grades vs the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6100 offers external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A6100 against the A6300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and A6300 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and A6300.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer A6100 will have an edge in sensor technology.