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Sony a5100 vs Sony a6000
The Sony a5100 and the Sony a6000 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
Still torn? Ask the guide about the Sony a5100 and the Sony a6000
Specs side by side
| Spec | Sony a5100 | Sony a6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Sensor | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 24.3 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | not listed | 344 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 403 for its sensor | 403 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Sony a5100 1.5×, Sony a6000 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Sony E lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 403 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Sony a5100: 403 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a6000: 403 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.