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Sony A6100 vs Sony A57

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A6100 versus Sony A57, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6100 was unveiled 7 years after the A57 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A6100 scores versus the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A57

 A6100 A57 
AnnouncedAugust 2019September 2012More modern by 85 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony A6100

 A57 A6100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony A57

 A6100 A57 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6100 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6100 vs the A57.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and A57 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and A57.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6100 to deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer A6100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6100
Portrait photography with Sony A57
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography advice
Sony A57 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography features
Sony A57 Sports photography features
75
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A57 Travel photography highlights
86
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6100
Vlogging with Sony A57
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Sony A6100 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony A57
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6100 Sony SLT-A57
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-09-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 32000 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 pounds) 618g (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 550 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $748 $1,000