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Sony Alpha 6100 vs Sony Alpha NEX-3N

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SonyAlpha 6100SonyAlpha NEX-3N
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019March 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP16.1 MP
Largest image6000 × 40004912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000200–16000
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratio16.5 million total pixels; no built-in ultrasonic dust-removal system
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditionsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; Auto ISO limits are configurableStandard ISO 200–16000; Auto ISO 200–3200; movie sensitivity ISO 200–3200
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps4 fps
Lens detailILCE-6100L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; double-zoom kit adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSSE-mount; NEX-3NL includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-3NY adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS. Body zoom lever operates compatible power zooms.
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; human/animal Eye AF for stills, object tracking, AF-A/S/C, DMF and manual focusContrast detection with 25 points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, object tracking and focus peaking
Shutter30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 secondFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailMechanical Hi+ up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking; live preview available at 8 fps (PhotographyBlog). Sony lists buffers of 77 Fine JPEG, 33 RAW or 31 RAW+JPEG images.Approximately 4 fps Speed Priority Continuous and 2.5 fps normal advance. Sony specifies buffers of 9 JPEG, 5 RAW or 4 RAW+JPEG frames under its test conditions.
Stabilisation detailOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; maker guide number 6 at ISO 200 in metres, or 4 expressed at ISO 100; approximately three-second recycle time. No external flash shoe.
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO, Auto HDR and interval shooting–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K up to 30p in NTSC mode or 25p PAL, up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p/100p. No S-Log or HLG picture profiles. 30p applies an additional approximately 1.2× crop (PhotographyBlog).Japanese model records Full HD 60i from 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, up to 24 Mbps. Main frame rate records sensor frames, not interlaced fields. PhotographyBlog and ePHOTOzine list PAL 50i/25p. MP4 offers 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; no Full HD 60p mode.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone outputBuilt-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600460,800
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus/tracking rather than touch menu navigation (PhotographyBlog)Non-touch LCD; tilts approximately 180° upwards
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 1,440,000 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnificationNo built-in finder or Smart Accessory Terminal for an optional electronic finder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)420 photographs480 photographs
Body weight352 g210 g
Release detailSony Hong Kong states availability from the end of September 2019; month precision is retained. This is the original ILCE-6100, separate from the later ILCE-6100A.Sony Japan specifies 8 March 2013 for NEX-3NL and NEX-3NY kits.
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-IMemory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed through Multi/Micro USB terminal; Micro HDMI Type D; no accessory shoe, microphone or headphone sockets
Wireless connections2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1–
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 420 photographs with LCD or 380 with viewfinderNP-FW50; approximately 480 CIPA photographs
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyIn-camera Micro USB charging; supplied AC-UB10; optional AC-PW20 power supply
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 59.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 49.9 mmApproximately 109.9 × 62 × 34.6 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 352 g body only (Sony Japan); 396 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 210 g body only; 269 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
Colours–Black, pink and white Japanese kits
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUE12 adapter and power cord, shoulder strap, body cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (UK specification); lenses depend on kitNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap and Micro USB cable; lenses depend on kit

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