Sony a6100 vs Sony a7 III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6100 and Sony a7 III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a6100 were released 2019 and Sony a7 III was released 2018. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6100 | 2019 |
Sony a7 III | 2018 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6100 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7 III has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a6100 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a7 III | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a6100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7 III has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6100 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7 III |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Sony a7 III has a larger ISO-range than Sony a6100. Sony a7 III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a6100 has 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6100 | 100-32000 |
Sony a7 III | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6100
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 III
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6100 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a7 III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6100 | 11 |
Sony a7 III | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6100 and Sony a7 III can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a7 III weighs 650 gr (equal to 1.43 lb) which is 64% heavier than Sony a6100 and its 396 gr (or 0.87 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6100 | 396 gr 0.87 lb |
Sony a7 III | 650 gr 1.43 lb |
Sony a6100 vs Sony a7 III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6100 and Sony a7 III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Name | Sony a6100 | Sony a7 III |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Release Year | 2019 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2018-02-27 |
MSRP | 749 USD | 1999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Image |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 11 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 5 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 693 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 921600 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.78x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1440000 | 2359296 |
Photography features |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app) |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Wired |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6100 |
Sony a7 III |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 420 shots | 710 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 127 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 96 mm |
Depth | 59 mm | 74 mm |
Weight | 396 gram | 650 gram |