Sony A6100 Hands-On And Opinion (Canon M50 Compairson)
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- čas přidán 11. 11. 2019
- Today we take a look at the Sony A6100. It replaces the A6000 as the base model of the more advanced APS-C mirrorless cameras that Sony offers in e-mount. I go over various features of the camera such as ergonomics, build, and button placements. I also try some of the videos modes along with the Imaging Edge Android app. Throughout the video I compare it to my personal Canon EOS M50, which has many similar features. As of the making of this video the A6100 has a price premium over the M50, but I think with some time they will be priced similarly. My main focus on the cameras is from a hybrid perspective, so that means both photo and video. I think these camera fit well as an entry point to that type of combination work.
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The great thing of the A6100 is that still in 2023 it's a great video camera and a great photography camera, I just switched from the canon 200D or sl2 here in America to the a6100, and I'm glad I did. Paired with a good prime or art lens, this camera is limitless and even with some budget lenses it produces stellar images. I do hate that the screen is not fully touch, but that's a slight thing to give up for better quality overall.
I upgraded from Canon 250D to A6100 for my podcast and I’m very happy! No recording limit, continuous charging and 4K for that price… can’t beat it!
Nice, glad you found something that fit your needs well.
Best review I’ve seen so far! You should think about maybe doing the Mark 2 vs the a6100 now?
That would be nice, but I'm limited in what I have access to. In the case of the M50 Mark II the camera shop doesn't carry EF-M so I'd have to buy it (unlikely).
Pleasant explanation. Appreciated.
Thanks, I appreciate the positive comment!
Thank you so much for this review. I need to capture my kid as he is growing up fast!
Glad it was helpful!
he's already captured in your memories 💯❤
@@Shreyash.patilll true, but I meant more in the traditional sense. Sharing photos with family and friends through printed materials like photo albums, holiday cards, and digital files.
You'll understand once you have your own kids. Assuming you don't have them already. If so, you should know what I mean. :)
Witch one would you recommend for a beginner? I want to start taking more portrait-pictures, building a portfolio as a hairdresser and trying to be more creative.
The Canon M50 is easier to use. The interface is more like a smart phone where you can touch the screen to change things. It also defaults to a very simple menu system (that you can disable if you want more control).
This is a video I wanted to see. Have you tried the M6 MK2 or 90D I use the M50 looking for something with better 4K thanks
Thanks for the comment. I haven't tried those cameras. Maybe my local shop will eventually have a 90D, but it's unlikely I'll be able to get access to a M6 mkII unless I buy one someday.
GrumpyMan's REVIEWS Viltrox speed booster to fix the 4K crop on M50, u don’t need to buy a new camera.
Thanks
Great explanation man! 👌
Glad it helped, thanks for checking out my video.
Thank you for this review. I just purchased today the Sony a6100 and was planning to return it coz i got confused between Canon m50. But because of your review you enlighten me of some features so i will probably kept it.
The A6000 and A6100 are different cameras. If the back screen flips all the way toward the lens for selfie photos then its the A6100. The A6000 is a lot older and doesn't have as many features.
Scott Waldron i mean A6100
Last week i have got sony a6100. I'm just satisfied with it😊😊
Nice!
Love it! Had to decide between the a6100, the m50, and the Fuji X-t200 and ultimately decided on the Sony and am happy with my choice so far!
Great to hear!
I'm on a very similar situation, just starting to learn photography... also leaning on the A6100, the tracking eye/auto focus is just a game changer vs color science (Canon)/aesthetics (Fuji)...
@@spandsbab What did you get? In a same situation right now.
@@tahkuu3011 eos RP, the price us just right for me vs performance, plus I got an EF 50mm f1.4 as a gift anyway so it was a way easier decision
Which would be a good camera for filming guitar videos, and doing guitar live streams? Just curious I'm not a camera person, and I'm new to a lot of this stuff. I want to spend under 900
You would just barely make it price wise with the A6100 because you need an HDMI capture device to do live streaming, but it's newer and generally more featured than the M50. The M50 isn't great for live stream stuff because its HDMI isn't totally "clean". Canon recently released beta software to connect the camera through USB as a webcam but it has quirks.
@@ScottJWaldron Thank you for answering this for me! I will take your advice and go with the Sony then!
Can you tell me which would be better for picture quality, a6100, fujifilm xt200 or canon mark ii 200 d? I am thinking of buying my first camera for blogging and both photography.
I haven't used the X-T200, but that is probably the better option for photos. For video autofocus it's probably the A6100. Any of them would be sufficient. Look for what lenses you want and base your decision on that.
Its a good review man 👍👍👍👍
Thanks, I'm glad the video was useful to you.
Nice work thanks 👍😊👌
Thank you for your answer. Very good video by the way
Despite the comments I've seen from Canon for the bright, warmer color, it's a matter of taste too. You suggest the Sony a6100 for all the options to work for 1080p video. I imagine the 16mm sigma will improve the color, contrast and a lot of other things for the quality in general if compared to the EF-M 15-45mm IS STM.
But can the M50 with the base EF-M 15-45mm IS STM lens do the job for an overview for my needs and to start the video. I ask that because there is a big difference in price compared to a camera with the 16mm sigma
I don't have a great way of answering questions like that. I can't say if it will work for you because standards, needs, and skill level are different between people. I don't want people coming back at me complaining I suggested something that ultimately ended up not working great for them or they can't figure out how to make it work well enough.
So I'll explain how I use the M50 for video:
Indoors I tend to use lenses besides the kit lens. Outdoors I use the kit lens a lot. Lighting matters a lot. Amount of light matters a lot. I wouldn't use the M50 above ISO ~640 if you want the best quality. All of the 24mp Canon cameras are not amazing in low light. For videos where I am talking to the camera I tend to use the 22mm f/2. Even with ~60 watts of daylight color LED lights and a diffusion panel in front of them, I still use the camera and 22mm around f/2 to f/2.8 with that amount of light. I could certainly use the kit lens and probably have occasionally, but I think I'd want more light.
Knowing what lens you need and knowing what apertures you need will end up being something you have to figure out yourself. I'm the type of person that makes it work but my standards are not that high. I do think the M50 can certainly work in most cases, which is why I said I've made a few hundred videos with it... but it depends on you to make it work. The Sony won't be some perfect solution either, but it has a few quality of life improvements and tends to have better low-light capabilities. That's why I tend to suggest it over the M50.
@@ScottJWaldron
Thank you very much for the information.
Much appreciated
Sir for best photos in Sony A6100
Should I buy any separate lens for photography or Can I use a kit lens?
Lenses would depend on what you are trying to accomplish in photography or videography. A 35mm or 50mm f1.8 lens is always a good start.
Awesome explanation, If my priority is more on good quality images and colour effects.. which one should I go for ?
a6100 or M50
I'd say the sensor in the A6100 is better for photos.
Which is better, the g7 or a6100?
I’m gonna go with the Sony A6100, do you think it is good for video and portraits?
sure
Hey Scott great video. Your channel will grow forsure.
I'm looking to upgrade as my channel is growing. Best buy rep told me the 6100 is gonna be the best bet for what I do.
(Automotive diy)
Any others I should consider? Looking for pretty much strictly recording quality. I think I wider lens will on the 6100 is awesome for what I do. Anyways I'd appreciate the expertise:)
I looked at one of your videos. The A6100 is a nice camera for sure. I think it's going to depend on how much you'd want to spend. If you want camera video quality above the A6100, it will get really really expensive like the full-frame Sony A7C and above that the A7S III with its full-frame and 10-bit color. I think that the A6100 is more than sufficient. There is the A6600 that is APS-C as well, but it does have the benefit of a larger battery compared to the A6100. I don't know how much longer you can recorder per battery, but that info is out there I'm sure.
To really boost quality you want to consider lighting. I think that will take your video quality to the next level after getting the A6100 compared to a camera more advanced than that one.
Browse channels like these to learn about lighting:
czcams.com/channels/BgTfrT490nBiogh6MKm0gw.html
czcams.com/users/dslrvideoshooter
Lenses will depend on how you want to frame up your videos. It looks like you want to consider the "minimum focusing distance" of the lens so you can get decent close-ups of things like those bolt removal tools. Figure out what focal lengths you use on your current camera and translate those into the Sony system.
I'm definitely hoping that my channel will grow. I'm nearly 10 years in at this point. I get around 85k views per month, but my subscriptions are low. I do what I can, but it's up to people to decide if they want to stick around.
@@ScottJWaldron you're speaking chinese to me boss hahahha.
So what you're saying in simple terms is the 6100 would be the best bet for me in terms of being under 800 bucks?
It's 750 at best buy. I don't really wanna spend too much more. Another 100 to 150 if there is a feature I would highly benefit from.
It has the 3.5mm jack so that it huge for me since I can use a mic since I would rather have my voice being the focus.
Now in terms of growing I'd recommend having a call to action or a quick Intro or outro ssying
"if you want to get all the newest information and level up your photogray game start now by subbing" or something like that
If you see my videos you'd see that I have little reminders of sub buttons I add in.
your review was awesome and detailed and we'll organized. But slot of people may just click off because they got the into they wanted at the moment.
Try and think of something you can incorporate in your videos that reminds people "hmm, I wouldn't mind getting my camrea and photography knowledge from him"
Just some advice that I've learned from watching other youtubers and listening to coaches. Gotta put yourself in the viewers shoes!
@@BuddysDIY Thanks. Yeah, I think the A6100 is a good option. learning about lighting is a good next step after that.
@@ScottJWaldron appreciate it man! Keep hustling!
Planning to buy a6100 is it good choice for vlogging and photography?
Based on my limited time using it to make this video, I'd say yes!
Great explanation.
I am confused to buy between canon m50 and sony 6100.
I am interested in cinematography. Please suggest me per as the autofocus system of both the camera.
The Sony has better video specs and a more recent autofocus system, though I consider both of them good enough to get started.
How's the Canon m50 autofocus system. I mean subject tracking?
@@snentertainmenttezpur4007 I can't give you some type of quantitative answer. I've used it for a few hundred videos. So to me it is sufficient.
Thank you.
Hi, would u consider the sony zv-1 over the sony 6100? on a budget but also want to make a smart long-term investment. ZV1 got the blur background and the nd filter built in which is cool but fear dropping it. Sony 6100 can change lenses tho. so not too sure. How is the stabilzation on the 6100? Looking to Do more talking head and some vlog. Thanks.
I have a video on the ZV-1 as well: czcams.com/video/0qeyEOFYR_g/video.html
What you see in the videos is pretty much the extent of what I did with them for the limited time I was able to use the cameras.
If you care about long term use then a camera with interchangeable lenses makes sense, but in the long run you will end up spending more money.
I consider the ZV-1 focused on convenience and pocketable size. My main issue is that I wish the lens could go a bit wider.
@@ScottJWaldron Thanks. yea I feel the longer I have a camera I`ll eventually evolve to wanting more lenses but at the same time I`m pretty simple with sit-downs and some vlogs so leaning more with the Zv1. still not 100 percent sure. Thanks for the response. You do good Work !! how is the stabilization with the sony a6100? final question bc if pick that camera I may get the sony 16 mm lens to start with. Peace and Thanks again !
@@richardw3347 You will need to look for other videos on stabilization. I don't remember the details on digital stabilization besides knowing that the A6100 does not have physical shake reduction like the A6600 (not that the A6600's physical stabilizer is great for video anyways). You'd need to pair it with something like the 10-18mm that has a stabilizer in it to get the most smooth look in vlog video.
@@ScottJWaldron -thankS !!
1:50 you just made what I have been searching for: put your camera to try the electronic view finder. One of my great desires is be possible to see throught the 1440p and 2440p EVFs, to see the differences. Can you try some video of it? BTW, your video is awesome!
I make these videos at a local camera shop and have the featured camera for a limited amount of time. What you see in the video is the extend of what I have to show.
Scott Waldron and I appreciated what you did. Thanks, Scott.
Sir I like both camera but which camera you like to recommend me I like photography with high quality and long-lasting battery too
Neither camera has amazing battery life. Using the viewfinder, the Canon is rated 235 photos and the Sony is rated 380 per charge. Of course, there are a lot of factors so number of photos per charge will vary. I think the Sony has a somewhat better sensor for low light. Image quality is dependent on the lens being used.
Thank you so much sir for replying me❤️❤️❤️
Hi Scott im buying this but tel me shud i buy two lens? 16-50 nd 55-210 or just the body?
pls suggest me cause i dont know about lens nd camera this is my first purchase
What are you trying to do? There isn't anything wrong with kit lenses. If you are just starting out you probably won't notice much of a difference between those and more expensive replacement lenses. My only lens suggestions would be something around 35mm f1.8 or 50mm f/1.8, but if you don't know what field-of-view you would prefer so I can't say what would work.
Does grid lines disappear when recording video on a6100?
Of course
Hi Bro, i am dinesh from india, after watching this video i bought the a6100, but i dont see the slomo 1080p and 120fps in my camera, could you please help me out..
Use the format XAVC S HD
Online manual page: helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1540/v1/en/contents/TP0000818593.html
I already have the M50, but it's a little too heavy to vlog...so I think I'm gonna grab this one
Imani, the A6100 weighs a bit more than the M50. With battery and kit lens the A6100 is 396g and the M50 is 387g. Consider something like the Sony RX100 series of cameras if you are looking for less weight.
Going for fujifilm xa7 . Its best
you can get the sony 16mm lens for the sony a6100 which can help with the weight. vid on think media. pondering as well.
Which would you say is the best option for someone getting into mainly photography? I may be trying a little bit of video, which is why I want a camera that can record in 4K, but photography is far more important.
The A6100 (e-mount) has a much larger collection of native lenses available for it. I think the sensor in the A6100 would give you less noise at higher ISO than the M50's sensor too. Though some people are really into "Canon colors". If you shoot RAW it's a non-issue. I use the M50 for my channel, but it was one of few options at the time with the combination of features I wanted. If you can, try them in person somewhere. Ergonomics are important. You might like how one is used over the other. Both can do the job. I can't remember offhand what features the A6100 has while typing this on my phone, but the M50 has the drawback of no wired cable release port. It's a nice thing to have with some genres of photography.
Scott Waldron Hi Scott, thanks for getting back to me. Are there any other cameras you would recommend? I’m new to photography but fairly tech savvy so I want to avoid getting something to entry-level that I might get bored with in a year or so but also I’m still very much a beginner and also don’t have the funds to go too sophisticated. Hope that makes some sense and thanks in advance!
@@jamesmull11 The Sony A6400 has more settings and features than the A6100. A step further from there would be the A6600 (aps-c) or A7iii (full-frame). On the Canon side there is the Canon EOS RP or the more expensive EOS R. Those are both full-frame with more features than the M50. There is the Fujifilm X-T3 that's the most advanced APS-C camera currently. Fujifilm's stuff is very photographer focused, but the X-T3 has a lot of advanced video features. Nikon has the Z6. It's hard to go wrong with cameras these days. Like I was saying before, ergonomics can be a differentiating factor if there isn't some specific implementation of a feature you want. Out of all of them, I'd suggest checking out the Fujifilm X-T3 first (though I think there might be a new model coming out very soon...).
i kinda sad that m50 does not have aperture priority or shutter priority in video mode. Only full manual.. i try vlog in manual with nd filter but sometime i go from place to place the exposure keep changing. a6100 for quick and easy , i use aperture priority and forget about everything.I know the shutter speed not look good, but it save time focus on vlog . instead m50 made me keep adjusting the nd filter all the time.. great video BTW.
That's a good point. I'd probably just use full automatic video in cases like that.
Nice comparison. I just bought the a6000... I hope it does a good job
It's a nice camera. I looked at it a while back. This one just has a bunch of extra stuff.
@@ScottJWaldron Yes, and more for € 400 that cost me.
I like that the Auto Focus is Faster on the Sony then it is on the Canon, the 4K is VERY Much what I'm looking for. Shame that the Canon Crops the 4K, of course IBIS was something I was hoping to get but...for an extra $100 the 6100 is the better choice, as at best buy My Best has the M50 on sale for $599 and the a6100 at $699.
Yeah, I think the A6100 is a smarter buy unless you really like Canon's touch screen interface. The A6100 does a lot more.
Which camera is better for lifestyle photography?
a6100
Which one will be better for photos
a6100 handles low light better
When it's launch in Bangladesh ???? And what is the expected cost??
I'm just some guy that makes videos and posts them on the Internet. It looks like your region is labeled as "asia pacific" by Sony. Try contacting them for information like that: web.sony-asia.com/ap/contact-us/
in which camera better for photography ?
a6100, better sensor
I want to buy a camera for Gym Equipment VideoGraphy, Does this m50 good for this type of work?
What is gym equipment videography? Like recording people doing exercise? Keep in mind the M50 have a 30 minute record limit per clip. If you are wanting to record long videos I'd suggest the A6100 instead.
Is it just me or does the sony sensor look bigger than the canon?
Yeah, Canon crop sensors have a 1.6x crop whereas most other APS-C sensors are a 1.52x crop.
how does this and the a6000 compare to the fujifilm xt200
Sorry, I've never used the xt200. The a6000 is a lot older. It doesn't have a flip forward screen. I did make a video on that camera: czcams.com/video/bPPOQDfiFpw/video.html
@@ScottJWaldron anyway, i bought the a6100 and i’m super happy!
Which one will you recommend the best?
What are you trying to do? If you want decent 4k video, get the A6100.
I need for taking very good quality pic and video. Is there big difference in Canon than Sony?
I don't have a lot of time with the A6100, but the video specs are better. However, I have made hundreds of videos with the M50 so for me its good enough.
ok. if you have the money, get a6100
but I think im going with the m50. 1st of all, Im not rich. 2nd of all, I love the flip OUT screen. third. 1080p is still good so I guess its fine for me. still better than an iphone
Yeah, most cameras these days are very good. The M50 is no exception. Most of the content on this channel has been produced with the M50 since around July 2018.
Also the color science of canon is way better than sony
My only question is, do the Sony A6100 doesn’t have pictures style setting? for real? I heard there’s no picture style in it, im guessing there’s just no log or HLG but still can go the picture style setting and tweak some contrast and saturation?
It's been a while since I looked at this. My footage is on an archive drive so it would take time to look through it... There is an online manual you can browse through. Or better yet send an email to Sony to confirm things. helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1950/v1/en/contents/TP0002670806.html
Low light performances .....?
This sensor is used in many of their cameras. Still better than most APS-C (besides the sensor used in Fujifilm's recent cameras like the X-T4). m.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-a6100-review/3
Please add time stamps
My question is that this a6100 places at exactly the same price tag (with kit lenses) as sony rx100m5....so which one? mmmm
Do you want something that can fit in a pocket over everything else? Then the RX100 is it.
@@ScottJWaldron is the a6100 so much bulkier? stupid covid19 I cannot try them in a shop but they look very similar in size...I have a big DSLR (eos rebel t7) that I am selling because it is too big to carry around when I travel...but again here is mirrorless vs super compact, and it is very hard
Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras won't fit in most pockets. camerasize.com/compare/#832,690
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Sony a6000 Battery life in Photography...?
The A6000 is rated 360 photos per charge. The A6100 is rated 420 photos per charge.
@@ScottJWaldron Thanks bro
my advice: buy the xt-20 for stills, or splurge on the x-t30 for both stills and video... manual focus is the best.
I want a camera so badly because my iPhone a give problems but I have to save a bit harder. After so much research it's the Sony 6100 I want and when I buy one I'll review it to all my small CZcams fans 💻💻🎞🔋🖲
wow
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Sony is Sony.. I hope the a6100 will outperform the Canon M50 in videos and photos..
Canon uses the sony sensor though..
Not sure what you mean. The only Sony sensors that Canon uses are in their digicams like the G7X series with it's 1" sensor. Likely all of their APS-C and full-frame are made in-house and use proprietary technology such as dual pixel AF, which is physically different than normal phase detect on Sony sensors.
@@ScottJWaldron What would you prefer me.. I wanna buy a camera..
Can't decide between the G7X or the Sony a5100..
Which is better?
a5100 unless you need something small
In body stabilization is present in Canon m50.
There is a digital firmware based form of stabilization (that only work in video mode), but it's not the same compared to something like the Sony A6600 that physically moves the sensor around.
Verdict: Sony a6100 is better.
Yep, it has more features and is newer but even with a sale right now it's $200 more than the M50.
@@ScottJWaldron
But a6100 justify the money💰💴💵.
If not for low-light, color profile and weather sealing🌍☀⛅☁💧⚡❄, I prefer it to a7iii.
Honest contributions, Sony a6100 is far better, no matter what.
这完全没有可比性吧
The machine translation of your text reads: "This is totally incomparable, right?" The A6100 and M50 have similarities in my opinion. Though, the main reason I included the M50 specifically in this video is because I own it.
What the hell were Canon thinking?!
Regarding discontinuing EF-M or something else? They've finally improved on the M50 with the R50, but it has a different mount.