Sony A57 vs Sony A6100

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Sony A57 vs Sony A6100

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Sony A6100

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

550 vs 420 shots
Capture more photos

Sony A6100 advantages over Sony A57

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
59 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
512g vs 828g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
76 vs 25 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Sony A6100

Nikon D5100

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Sony A6100

Sony A37

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6100 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A6100

Pentax K-5 IIs

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A57

Fujifilm X-T100

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A57 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Sony A57

Sony A6400

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$898
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A6400

Sony A6100

Sony A6400

$748
APS-C

Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony A6100 vs Sony A6400

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