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Sony a6100

Sony a6100

$ Budget$848.00

tldr; Entry APS-C. Good AF, budget friendly. Solid starter.

$848.00 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

23%Positive
Positive
23%
Neutral
74%
Negative
3%
Based on 481 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • World’s fastest AF at 0.02 sec. W/ real-time AF & Object tracking
  • Wide 425-phase/425-contrast detection AF points over 84% of sensor
  • 24.2MP APS-C Exmor sensor w/ front end LSI and ISO up to 51,200
  • Up to 11fps continuous shooting5 at 24.2MP RAW w/ AF/AE tracking
  • Real-time AF Tracking, Real-time Eye AF for human and animal
  • Movie recording with mic. and 180-degree tiltable 3” touchscreen LCD
  • Touch Tracking provides smooth, continuous focus tracking of your subject; activated with a simple touch of the display screen
  • In the box: Lithium Battery (NP-FW50), AC Charger (AC-UUD12), USB cable, Body cap, Strap

Sentiment Over Time

50%75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '2678% (Apr '25) - 66.3 comments85% (May '25) - 30.6 comments100% (Jun '25) - 12 comments100% (Jul '25) - 11 comments70% (Aug '25) - 10.3 comments100% (Sep '25) - 5 comments83% (Oct '25) - 65 comments100% (Nov '25) - 55 comments88% (Dec '25) - 62 comments50% (Jan '26) - 2 comments

Historical Price Data

Sony a6100
$600$700$800$900Apr '25May '25Jun '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Low: $598
Sony a6100
All-time low: $548(2020-06)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Sony a6100

Best Praise
+19 pts
“A working a6100 for only $100? That's beyond a steal.”
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Top Criticism
+2 pts
“Iso too high for my liking, drop to 320 work up , f/ 8.1 is sweet spot ( 8.1 - 10 range ) shutter 500 try some under exposure -1 maybe 2 and take some at + 1, 2 ( processing u can combine the images ) 6100 lacks a lot of the tracking modes of latter models, id imagine its just eye tracking. Lens is great though i own it and had some cracking pics out of it. If im going to shoot birds i try avoid sun light directly on to them.”
r/SonyAlpha
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sony a6100 worth buying?
Entry APS-C. Good AF, budget friendly. Solid starter.
What do Redditors love about the Sony a6100?
Redditors highlight: 💰 Budget entry. 🎯 Good AF. 👶 Solid starter.
What are the downsides of the Sony a6100?
Some criticisms include: "Iso too high for my liking, drop to 320 work up , f/ 8.1 is sweet spot ( 8.1 - 10 range ) shutter 500 try some under exposure -1 maybe 2 and take some at + 1, 2 ( processing u can combine the images..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Sony a6100 has 481) tend to have more reliable scores.

481 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/15/2026

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