Sony A6100 vs Sony A6500

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony A6100 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6100 was brought out 2 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A6100 matches up versus the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A6100 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6100 vs Sony A6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A6100 against the A6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and A6500 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and A6500.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer A6100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.