Sony A5100 vs A6000 review

[@rodrocketon9480]

Great comparison. You should give classes to other KZbinrs. You did not waste a lot of words, but hit the info people want to know about the cameras. Thanks.

[@FrankDiNardi]

Rod Rocketon you're right. Right to the point!!

[@leonardhehn7189]

Rod Rocketon i

[@greatestblessing]

Yess!!

[@anissers]

EXACTLY. He answered aaaall my questions

[@Orcanislupus]

As a former a5100 owner, I use to turn the camera upside-down for over head use. The screen flips and viola!

[@danrisch]

This is such an efficient video. No bullshit.

[@Camerahoarders]

Lol, tnx :)

[@janolvegg3301]

Finally, a reviewer that knows the products and how to make a video, nice job. With this kind of review, I will never need to go to the store. Thank you.

[@lifewithstaph]

Selfie screen is important if you're using it as a view finder when you're starting out to do KZbin.

[@andrewli55]

lifewithstaph I

[@minyhyoli8355]

means a5100 ftw?

[@MikeWiering]

Instead of tilting the screen down on the a5100, you can tilt it up and hold the camera upsidedown, works great!

[@supra2k8]

+Mike Wiering lol genius

[@GTbigfeetj]

+Mike Wiering trueeeeee

[@supra2k8]

i'm glad you mentioned the fail touch screen, some reviews completely ignored that feature.

[@koolaidmarcus]

I agree with the other commenters, I like how you just plainly laid out the major differences with no bs. I was debating on which to get for my first camera, an extra $100 or so for the a6000 or settling for the a5100. After watching your video I think that, personally, I can live without the "selfie screen" and dish out the extra cash for the features of the a6000. Thank you!

[@Yaqzan249]

Then what camera have you buy ?

[@psithurismique]

​@@Yaqzan249They probably bought the a6000 given that its screen does not flip up for selfies

[@ccjh0806]

Great video, but not to say 6000 is better than 5100, i think these 2 cameras are made for 2 different types of consumers, one for casual and selfies, one for pros.. if you compare features, no doubt 6000 will be better. =)

[@chrnoedge]

ccjh0806 of course and he came is

[@msshei21]

I am planning to buy A6000 before but I'm a little bit confused because i also like the A5100 for selfie and vlogging. Now i am planning to buy the A5100 because they're almost the same. Thanks for your video btw. 👍

[@rum_xo8398]

what did you end up buying im so confused too but a5100 is pulling me lol i really want that flip screen selfie mode

[@PeeDistinctXOXO]

ramya ramya use ur phone for front mode i learned that in the store go with the 6000 is better quality ☺️

[@seongslee]

Front camera of a phone is usually lower quality than the rear camera.

[@petethegreekre]

I'm looking for a camera to buy in and around the 600 euro region and I'm new to all this. Finally I found a video I can understand. There's a lot of us out there that have trouble with all the technical stuff, but this was great. Thank you keep it up.

[@jammieperez1237]

I love how you talk like Aladeen Aladeen from the movie “THe Dictator “ ... anyway great review! Getting my a6000 nextweek!

[@ghitalahlou660]

How is it ?

[@CisTVify]

I have the a6000 and it was a great camera, but planning to sell it to buy a5100 for selfie screen and vlogs. :)

[@purgarus]

Thank you for doing this comparison, makes it insanely easy to see the pros and cons of each camera. The hot-shoe and viewfinder are worth it alone.

[@lifestyleenrichmentlab]

Enjoyed the video, very informative and I'm happy you got straight to the point and didn't waste time! I'll be getting the a5100 due to using it mainly for vlogging. The other is best for photos.

[@youmongrel]

To some people, smaller size is everything. A lot of our friends have nice big cameras, but it's my wife that takes ALL their pictures because her small Canon point & shoot is always in her purse while all they ever carry are their phones. So pathetic to see them photograph their kids' birthdays in poor light with an iPhone from 30 feet away (not to mention recitals from 100 feet to the stage). The 5100 is the closest yet at getting a purse-sized mirrorless with big camera quality, though I REALLY wish they would have included quick menu assignability. Teaching her where all the settings are will be a chore.

[@BoraMarkovic]

youmongrel Thats the RX100III job. Its the only jean pocket camera out there than can almost be compared to a cheap DSLR quality. This thing at best can fit in a large jacket picket or large purse only if it has pancake lens.

[@mctwist64]

Def appreciate how concise you are! I started and quickly stopped another "comparison" video that was 37 min!!

[@Camerahoarders]

Tnx! I am not sure what is there to talk about these cameras for 37min? :)

[@LucidysCharlotte]

Excellent comparison video! Many people should watch this. Try to promote this channel on social networks, because I think that you have many great things to share.

[@Camerahoarders]

Tnx! :)

[@zero_one6297]

This is an excellent video, very concise and to the point, thank you. I think I'm going to go for the A6000, though that little zoom on the A5100 dial looks nifty!

[@maggnet4829]

Hm, better choice depends on why you are buying it. I e.g. already have a full frame camera and I'm looking for a secondary camera that fills the gaps it presents and is compatible with the same lenses. So where are the gaps: - Small - Touch screen focus - Flip screen for selfies - Cheap, but still good optical quality For me the A5100 is clearly the better choice.

[@14bqdonk]

yes

[@Alphfirm]

Love your monotone voice and quick and to-the-point review

[@1001-n7m]

thanks, can you compare the video quality? the a5100 does a full sensor readout for video. do you know if the a6000 does?

[@cponzi9757]

Whoever you are ... you give the best camera reviews! Your no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners, call it how you see it attitude is very refreshing and entertaining! You should call yourself the Straight Shooting Cameraman (not that I dislike "Camerahoarders" but your no-bullshit opinions set you apart). Long live the Croat Cameraman!!!

[@Camerahoarders]

+Chris Ponziani Tnx :)

[@TheDailyDanny]

i feel like a5100 is better for people who wants to make personal blogging videos (videos of their faces), because they need the view finder to see themselves in..

[@MM-wl8cs]

TheDailyDanny a6000 has the flip up viewfinder too

[@Icecold89]

No fillers or by products all bases covered great review .

[@GabbyDario]

Great review! Now I know I'm definitely getting the a6000! :)

[@tferguson2191]

what about overall focus between the 2? seems like 5100 might be easier due to touch screen? would that be the only difference? is auto focus on 6000 still better?

[@abifornia335]

which camera do you use to record? and which camera do you recommend for stabilization when recording? Thank you for your time! And I love your review vids.

[@Camerahoarders]

+Abby Gtz Canon 6D. Tripod is best for stabilization :)

[@MarijanPiano]

Appreciate the review!

[@sebcastilho]

Can you do a direct comparison of video quality between the a6000 and a5100?

[@Awkventurer]

***** agreed! I'm looking to see how the video quality differs, as I'm looking for a compact camera similar to DSLR quality that takes excellent videos.

[@cutsomeone]

Sebastian Castilho yeah I wish there was a direct comparison, but he did say the 5100 was better for video

[@ccayco]

I'm SO happy the charger isn't proprietary. That's such a strong selling-point to me.

[@honeyd1p353]

Finally I found a good comparison video thank you

[@ExploreAnywhere]

Thanks for taking The time to produce this video to help my decision.

[@taylorwatts6522]

Hi i was wondering if you know if the a6000 has the same smooth soft skin effect that the a5100 has, i can't decide between the two of them i mainly want to use it for taking selfies, family photos when traveling and videoing. please suggest the best out of the two for me

[@Camerahoarders]

Yes, its somewhere in camera settings if I recall correctly. 180°flip LCD on A5100 will make taking selfies much easier.

[@libra.lounge]

Taylor Watts thanks for asking this question... I've been trying to find the answer for a while now. 👍

[@kirkolsen]

Excellent job. You helped my decision making process so much I just have to say thanks. Now I know which Sony. But I'm still wondering if I want this style at all when choosing between this and a more traditional DSLR like the Nikon 3300

[@Camerahoarders]

Tnx. :) As for DSLR vs mirrorless, you'll have to figure it out yourself what suits your needs. DSLR will get you optical finder, more lenses to choose from and better battery life. Mirrorless is smaller, has more and more lenses by every day and all the same features and image quality...

[@danilos767]

Ahhh Znao sam...da je Balkanac u pitanju ! Hvala..za Spot !

[@willparsons32]

Thank you for your "to the point" review... Easy to understand the pro's and cons of the two cameras... I am seriously considering the purchase of the Sony A series but wasn't sure which camera to choose - You have helped me make the choice ( a6000) Now to figure out what auxiliary lenses are compatible with the camera. :)

[@superseiyan]

Are both grab and go in size? Are pancake lense same quality as kit 16-50 for basic zoom and basic night photos?

[@nictheartist]

Very informative review. Do these cameras struggle when shooting video with LED lighting? I know that some DSLRs struggle with flickering...

[@Camerahoarders]

Haven't tried them with LED lights, hard to say...

[@ImNeverAnonymous]

It will depend on the led's quality and the computer inside the lights quality. You should be fine with high end manufacturers (ETC, Martin, VL, etc.), but be careful with lower end fixtures (Chauvet, American DJ, amazon/ebay specials, etc)

[@sweetnlovely4life]

Thank you so much for this video! Really helped me decide on the a5100

[@MotionFrames]

one question, how is the video recording in a6000? does it works like canon 70D (continuous focus)

[@Camerahoarders]

+Motion Frames You'll get overall similar video quality, but AF with STM lenses on Canon will work better (only with STM lenses not USM). On the other hand, Sony has 60p, 70D doesn't.

[@think2mucheh]

for video, which one is better.. 5100 or 6000?

[@vellapanty9264]

Great review. I just had one doubt, how is the A 5100 selfie video quality? I am a you tuber that's super important for me. Please suggest

[@ejam17]

I went to the store and held the camera before I watched this video. You are correct about the feel of the camera.

[@charlesparera]

does the touchscreen only usefull for focusing? you cannot access menus with the touch screen. That really bad.

[@ripley4726]

Do you know if you can use a smartphone to focus on yourself and focus with AF from the smartphone? Thanks

[@HH-qs9zf]

6000 is more of a photographers tool, access the triangle easy and fast without entering the menu.

[@reginecelinaaa]

Thank you so much for being so concise! You just helped make my decision easier with this comparison! 💜

[@ItsShaineForShort]

This video was extremely informative and helpful. You kept it simple and concise.

[@dc99yt]

I bought my wife a5100 + 20mm f2.8 pancake lens. This combo fit her handbag nicely. The touch focus is a nice bonus. Where as the a6000 is very close to the DSLR in term of AF performance, but its not quite there yet. Sony lens selection is not as good as Canon or Nikon. So I'm keeping my 5DMk3 for now. IMO, a5100 is definitely a better choice if size is important to you, and a6000 is just a poor alternative to DSLR.

[@BoraMarkovic]

David Chao The size difference is so small making both of them NOT pocketable at all. Of course you can fit them in jacket pocket with a pancake lens but thats it. You cant fit the 5100 anywhere where u cant 6000 as the size is really close

[@dc99yt]

When the pancake is only 20mm, and P1650 is 30mm, that is a 50% increase, quite significant. The a5100, with pancake is 56mm and with P1650 is 66mm, it is a 20% increase. When it's in your jacket pocket or wife's handbag, it is quite noticeable.

[@BudionoSukses]

can we record a long duration video using this 5100 camera? per 1 hour, need how much GB space? and can we charge the battery while recording a video? thank you

[@Camerahoarders]

maximum limit for single video file is 29:59 min if the camera does not overheat. After 29 you can restart for another 29min file. I'm not sure if you can use it while recharging, t asking on forums somebody who has the camera.

[@BudionoSukses]

+Camerahoarders thank you

[@ResayDota]

If you'fe doing youtube ir streqming. Go for a5100. Cheaper and the functions fit more specifically for that purpose.

[@dbocsan]

I bought A5100 1 year and it's great even for everyday camera with the kit lens which is f3.5...I managed to take some nice astrophotography pictures. Next, I want to buy a sigma lens 16mm f1.4 and try it out.

[@nenepoke]

Do you think it's worth buying this camera now, or waiting until an updated version is released (as the price might drop even further on the a6000)?

[@Camerahoarders]

+Stephanie Brocious Current price is allready quite good, I would not wait long. If you always wait for lower prices, you will never buy anything :)

[@JPaul_CGlendale]

Which camera is good for photography and video? Sony A5100 ? Sony rx100 mark 3

[@photographerjonathan]

I wish Sony would put the touch screen on all there cameras all the way to the top of there camera line, I love the touch focus, and touch focus and shoot feature, but i wish it also had the ability to go through the menu by touch, why is Sony dragging there feet so much with the touch screens, they already know how to do it with there Xperia smart phones, they should have the best fully featured touch screens on the market, maybe the A7000 ll or the A7r ll will hopefully have it

[@Sanu4ever]

A very well explained Video.. You have covered it all basically pretty clean.. Thanks and Subscribed.. Sony shud bring 180 degree tilt screen and touchscreen in A7000 or A6100.. waiting for more than a year now.. damn..

[@bala7570]

Where did you get the white colour variant ? I can't find it anywhere :'(

[@effortlesscookingg]

you helped me alot. very good video bro, with direct points. not going around the point. Thank you keep it up

[@TouringAV]

good points -- major point for me is the lack of an external mic input on the a5100, a real dealbreaker against the a5100, also read marquix.net/light-cameras-for-meaningful-professional-video-production/ I also prefer the external dials on the a6000... That 'fix' with the proprietary mic connectors behind the hotshoe still is bad enough, actually should be treated as an overall LACK of external mic inputs, but I am currently in the process of testing those options.

[@brendaromo9526]

so for higher quality video which one is better???

[@MidnightElf123]

thank you so much this is the best comparison of the two that I have found and really helped!

[@tvalecic]

Vrlo dobra recenzija - svaka čast! Samo pad cijene nije baš značajan :)

[@mVolt]

Tell me please, if I want to use camera only for video, which one you recommend to buy? The stabilization when shooting video on the 5100 model is the same as in 6000? Is it possible to connect an external microphone to 5100? I wanted to take Sony 6000, but if the same result when shooting video, may be I better buy Sony 5100? Thanks for your answer (I'm from Ukraine ;) )

[@Camerahoarders]

+mVolt 5100 cannot connect external microphone and that's a big downside. Neither 5100 or 6000 have built-in stabilization, they rely on lens stabilazation (most lenses have it).

[@rakavirzii]

bought 5100 for touch screen focus. very usefull for cinematic shot :D

[@ChristieBrenner]

What's the best lens for a5100?

[@Camerahoarders]

That would depend on your desires. Wide angle, telephoto, do you want a prime or zoom lens? Every lens has its own use.

[@joefonicello]

I'd say the best, most cost-effectice e-mount lens would be the Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS

[@hannahhodges4218]

thank you for this review!! answered my main questions within the first minute!

[@ADITYAKUMAR-yr1po]

So wat did u bought???

[@memoriesmattertacha]

Please do a video on adding a external monitor for a6000. Is that possible? For a selfie mode

[@madeinabruzzo]

Great video, but ccan i ask you: sony a6000 vs panasonic g7, which one is better, especially for videos? thanks

[@Camerahoarders]

+Roberto Maria I haven't reviewed G7 yet, but there's no way Sony could be better. G7 has 4k video and Panasonic is overall video oriented company.

[@madeinabruzzo]

Thanks!

[@JoshFromPerth]

Thanks, very informative, loved the pace. Good work.

[@paulinholexus]

I have the a5100 with kit lens, and just got a manual Rokinon 12mm f2. My shots is nowhere close to yours in term of sharpness. I shot manual, or any other variants possible and I still can't get the crispness and sharpness. Do you use Lightroom after? Am I doing something wrong? I always using the sweet spot f8 and then change the ISO or s speed etc etc...Frustrating

[@Camerahoarders]

Got a sample somewhere online so I can take a look? 99% my photos are processed in ACR (ACR=lightroom-like plugin for photoshop)

[@paulinholexus]

Camerahoarders , what would be a good place for "sharing"my pics? Thx

[@paulinholexus]

Here's my flickr sample : www.flickr.com/photos/154538894@N07/with/36914168271/

[@Camerahoarders]

They are all perfectly sharp. The look in my shots is achieved by overall processing and slight sharpening applied as the final stage after the images were resized to 1920x1080 pixels - exactly as the final destination (full HD video) will be. For web and video I use smart sharpen tool in Photoshop; settings: radius 0,2, amount usually 20-50 depending on the scene and set "lens blur". In workflow, sharpening should be applied in final stage after all other adjustment are finalized.

[@paulinholexus]

Camerahoarders , thank you very much. I'll try and let you know that the results.

[@813AngelaG]

Do you know dimensions of camera with kit lens on and camera turned off.

[@sfidler5101]

Which camera is better for taking fast pictures? Every camera I have purchased seems to hesitate, then I miss the fishing shot, the kids, the cats, etc! I need a good quality camera that doesn't hesitate to also take on vacations. I own the Canon Rebel T3i right now, and it still hesitates!! I need constant autofocus and fast shutter speed! Please help!!?!!

[@Camerahoarders]

It is probably lack of practice rather than camera choice. You must anticipate a scene, get the camera ready, prefocus and fire away when something happens.

[@shailendranathgospelguitar]

What to buy in both for self you tube video shoot ...if i go for 6000 then how can i shoot my video if iam alone .

[@sjs2657g]

The predecessor to these cameras, the NEX6, just was on sale on Monday for $425 through Amazon. Too good of a deal to pass on.

[@zeroundersteer]

Great reviews!

[@АлександрИванов-ш1ц6щ]

есть ли какие-то дешёвые но хорошие объективы на этот фотоаппарат? чтобы с зумом где-то 20-100мм

[@TaMariahJ]

I love my Sony a5100 I got it for vlogging🙃

[@JessicaKiernanTV]

DailyVlogs can you tell me what your settings are for selfies when using the phone set up & also vlogging? My selfies come out blurry plus when vlogging id love to have a blurred back ground

[@cheloronaldo]

are these two the same in termns of video quality?

[@Camerahoarders]

+Hector Rodriguez Vega Yes

[@BEAUTYBYLAKSHMI]

hey. .which one do you suggest for video recording ? also. ..is the lens 16 to 55mm sufficient. ?

[@Camerahoarders]

Both have equally good video. As fro the lens, that will be you own preference depending what you want to record.

[@BEAUTYBYLAKSHMI]

+Camerahoarders thanq so much...which one do you suggest canon 700d or Sony 5100?

[@Camerahoarders]

I would always go for Canon... better developed system, morre lenses, large second hand market...

[@BEAUTYBYLAKSHMI]

+Camerahoarders thanq for this video. ..I bought the canon 700d yesterday. ..u helped me a lot to decide on my camera. .thank you once again

[@Camerahoarders]

Tnx! Enjoy the new camera :)

[@S21-h6f]

For photos, which is better? A5100 or A6000? I dont really record videos, I just want to use it for photos when Im travelling :)

[@3treesphotography62]

What lens was used for the image samples?

[@lazeezabisola]

hi, i am thinking of getting either of these two camera, i just want it for good quality pictures, i dont really care about the video and the rest, i just want it for taking pictures of myself. which of these two camera would you recommend? thanks

[@Camerahoarders]

+lazeezabisola A5100 has 180° LCD so if you want to take pictures of yourself buy that one.

[@salkuwari6768]

Do you recommend me to switch from the nikon d90 to sony alpha a6000 since im looking for a lightweight camera.

[@Camerahoarders]

+s alkuwari Wait a litlle bit more, new A6100 (or whatever will be called) should appear in February. It would be nice to see what upgrades it brings. If nothing spectacular, A6000 price will go even lower.

[@diamondnailedit9277]

do the a5100 auto focus while recording?

[@Camerahoarders]

+danielle scott Yes

[@timbr33]

can you please advise on the audio input adapter? i read else where that you cannot record externally with the 6000, that the mini usb input does not accept audio in? thanks!

[@Camerahoarders]

External audio recorder is the simplest and probably the cheapest solution.

[@awzy1007]

Thank you so much for this comprehensive review!

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Great video, i have both of these cameras, love them both.

[@sonakshi461]

I love the comparison. Not sure why you haven't said much about the battery lives.

[@Camerahoarders]

They are very similar, 300-400 shots depending how you use it. 150-250 in low temperatures (depending how low).

[@indieflare]

Don't you think the a5100 would be a better choice for vlogging since it has the ability to flip the screen to selfie mode?

[@Camerahoarders]

+Indie Flare Studios For vlogs yes, for photography no.

[@Hitman-ho1yl]

Does 5100 has image stabilizatio and colour grading option ?

[@AxiomsMedia]

which one would you recommend for Video ? the A6000 is very tempting because the better ISO range. but did the A6000 XAVCS

[@Camerahoarders]

A6000 is overall better camera, you won't be sorry if you spend extra on it.

[@AxiomsMedia]

+Camerahoarders ok thanks also I have a cannon t2i with 2 lenses. what lenses would you get to do a lot of interview style and event video ?

[@Camerahoarders]

+TheFunnyMuffinGamer For events ultrawide with large aperture for low light, like tokina 11-16 f/2.8, for classic interviews 50mm f/1.8.

[@AxiomsMedia]

+Camerahoarders ok man thanks

[@alvareo92]

XAVC S was added to the a6000 with firmware update 2.0

[@aBrown430]

Is the difference between the a5000 and a5100 really that important? I see a $70 price decrease for the a5000 but I'm not sure if that's worth getting it over the a5100

[@alpineglow8848]

The sensor that the a5100/a6000 share is significantly better than the one in the a5000. As I use my a6000 for night/star pics on occasion, that alone sold me on it.

[@ngawangwangchuk3878]

You're awesome btw I'm going to buy alpha 6000 now I don't think that the touch is needed

[@fatimanuelology]

Great review, right down to the important parts :)

[@ngawangwangchuk3878]

What's the best lens for alpha 6000 ..?? And pls I mean to zoom and take sharp photo ofcourse

[@Camerahoarders]

+Ngawang Wangchuk Probably 18-105 F/4

[@guardianobserver6593]

Nobody talks about quality and price of the lenses of a particular system camera!!!!!!. You buy the camera of your dreams. AND THEN?? How much it cost if you want to put good lenses on your camera????

[@jbfitzwilliam]

Can't you use lenses from a SLR? I think the Alpha was designed to take lenses from old style cameras.

[@mariavargas2904]

Hello do you think the sony a5100 is still a good buy in 2019

[@juli7095]

Yes

[@MohondhaY]

Doesn't these mirrorless cameras overheat with continuous use?

[@Camerahoarders]

Usually no. Some of them have overheat problems when recording 4K video, but these two don't, you can use them as long as you like.

[@nikola2798]

are you fron croatia bcz these photos are from zagreb.Molim te odgovoriii

[@willzville1988]

a5100 is better, in 2015 selfies are very important.

[@The101Pianist]

hey it's 2018!

[@rwj]

Plus some use it for Vlogging.