Sony a5100 vs a6000 The ULTIMATE Comparison

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Looking at buying an entry level sony mirrorless camera in 2020?
Then the SONY a5100 & a6000 are two market leading options still worth considering in 2020.
In this video I explain the pros and cons of both the a5100 and the a6000
Have you bought either the SONY a5100 or a6000 in 2020? Let me know in the comments!
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[@JimmyDukesGaming]

This video was perfect!!! I was looking at both models used and didn't realize the small differences! Thank you!!!

[@Mayaktanasheli]

Thank you so much for such a constructive and informative video with professional opinion and advice. It made me so easy to decide which camera to buy.

[@weaselinjeans1]

The video I’ve been waiting for. Concise, layman’s terms and informative. A5100 ordered. Thank you.

[@ArronPrescott]

Great choice! Thanks for watching!

[@neogod29]

Why did you buy that? How do you like it?

[@GeminiRVides]

Thank you for all the 5100 love and tips! They're really helpful!

[@ArronPrescott]

Happy to help!

[@ciciliajuliyanti5968]

Thank you so much for the details. I was thinking between A5100 or A6000 as it will be my first time to have the mirrorless camera.

[@ahndz3146]

1 MILLION THANKS! Cheers from Venezuela ;)

[@ReginaInNeverland]

Thanks for the video! I am still using my 5100 and your videos are always very useful

[@ArronPrescott]

Thanks! As you can probably tell I'm still a huge fan of the a5100!

[@brittneyghaith489]

Thank you!! I think I’m sold on the slip screen on the a5100!

[@Techgv]

Very honest review 👌🏼❤️

[@asli9541]

Thanks for informing. Best video i have ever found. Subscribed.

[@ArronPrescott]

Awesome, thank you for your kind message!

[@SlapDashVideos]

Thanks man, really helpful for me! 👏 If they just has 3.5 mm jack import...

[@WillHGadgetsandMore]

Great video, which is better for shooting top down videos?

[@nicksalvador4393]

great review!

[@ElliotCoen]

Brilliant video, Arron. I'm in the market for a new camera and I have been toying with the idea of an a6000. I think it could help me with my own KZbin channel. Cheers for the advice!

[@ArronPrescott]

Both are great cameras for KZbin without being too expensive! Glad to have helped!

[@CookFoodPanda]

Thank you , it is a very helpful video , subbed.

[@ArronPrescott]

Thanks for the sub!

[@GoldenNinja50]

im looking for a camera for livestreaming. i cant find the a5100 anywhere except used on amazon for $800 which im not paying, what would you think the next best camera would be in the same price/features? thanks

[@ArronPrescott]

Wow, it shouldn't be close to that price! Its a really good livestreaming camera, I'd try looking for it 2nd hand, as you can get really good deals for this camera on ebay and similar sites).

[@tk-ei3sx]

Super perfect, just what I was looking for.

[@Ivanna10177]

Same here. I still use my a5100, hopefully I can upgrade soon. Thanks for sharing. Great content as always.😊

[@ArronPrescott]

The a5100 is still an excellent camera, especially for KZbin! Thanks for your kind comment!

[@af-photography]

@@ArronPrescott so, for youtube mainly and saying in the home camera, you recomend Sony a5100 or the a6000

[@mariaperpectuacastillo1426]

Would u suggest the 5100 for street photography and portraits for a beginner? and what lens i can use. i just want to upgrade from using my phone.

[@GameFantasia]

Is a5100 good for taking fully body portraits with the kit lens ?

[@assafos2]

Hey man what should i go if the camera is only for streaming with Sigma 16mm lens? I still confuse and don't know what to choose, thanks.

[@Techgv]

I have watched many videos but this is all in one i wanted to be watch

[@muhammadzorif2001]

what about overheating issue? does the smaller a5100 overheat faster?

[@EarlCharles]

I like this camera I use it from streaming im uspet if I knew before hand is lack of Display Live View on both models

[@turuus5215]

Should I buy a5100 in 2021? I'm feeling discouraged reading comments saying "I wanna upgrade my 5100".

[@zay4342]

If your a beginner it’s fine

[@AdvancedEdition]

Is the Sony a5100 good at taking landscape pictures? Is it decent or poor?

[@adritrez]

I have the A5100 but almost purchased the A6000 but see no point after this video. I’m just a beginner and think it’s best to use this one until I get better at taking photos and get something even better than both. Is there any lenses you’d recommend to have for photos of just like family + a dog? I know nothing about lenses.

[@haryobintoro1]

A5100..with almost same specs with a6000..but with more cheaper and more compact size..thanks for your video..👍

[@ArronPrescott]

No problem 👍

[@davidli7286]

great review...I'm getting the a6400 after some research though

[@ArronPrescott]

A fine choice! I'd definitely like to pick up an a6400 soon.

[@davabandrade]

I want a vlogging camera along with a camera I can use to take pictures. Pictures as in random things like date night with my husband, selfies, arrival of our baby, or going on a trip. I’m no professional. I just want something that’ll be better than my iPhone XR and that I can keep in my purse at all times because my camera on my phone sucks. I wanted the camera to be a all in one and something SMALL because eventually I wanted to start with KZbin which is why I wanted it for the vlogging part. What do you think is best for both?

[@turuus5215]

Did you shoot this video with a5100?

[@TexpatOTG]

I had 2 a5100's and added a 3rd recently. Great cameras. Here in Saigon a nice 2nd hand example goes for about $235 with kit lens. Best gimbal camera ever!

[@ArronPrescott]

Agreed, the a5100 is a perfect low weight and inexpensive camera!

[@TexpatOTG]

@Mentholatum101 Yes, usually one a5100 stays on gimbal. I bought a 3rd one because it was cheap and had 35mm f1.8. I keep them busy.

[@gokularora8743]

5100 doesn't overheats? I heard couple or scary reviews

[@TexpatOTG]

@@gokularora8743 They can overheat, but my shot length is usually only a few minutes, so I seldom get an overheat warning. If you typically shoot long takes , I wouldn't use an a5100 or first generation a6*** series.

[@gokularora8743]

@@TexpatOTG my sister wants one for yt videos & vlogs.. is mic sufficient for outdoors?

[@alexalopez8251]

BestBuy discontinuad a5100 😭 where else can I purchase? Thx

[@byron6002]

I've the great Canon 5d Mark IV and 6d but I love for video my 5100 too ;)

[@Mikeshyne100]

Great comparison video, thank you

[@ArronPrescott]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@huntermassey6798]

Any lens suggestions for the a5100? For streaming and still being great for photo shoots with family?

[@ArronPrescott]

Start with the 16-50 kit lens, it's good for getting to grips with the camera. If you feel like it's not good enough then I use the Sony 18-105mm for most of my videos

[@VaMpReSss]

I know you have recommended Sonya5100 for live streaming instead of Sony 6000 now my question is why ( cuz i am about to invest in one but i would like to hear your input before doing so ) much appreciated °˖✧ ❤ ➺|♫

[@nikhil8405]

But same megapixel. The only feature that they have updated is 4d focus and 11 photoshot per sec compared with ilce5100.Its a disappointment that alpha 6000 doesn't have selfie mode.

[@archidube]

Will the previously chosen mode such as video remain when turning on the camera next time.? I want to use the 5100 for video streaming only. Thanks

[@ellavanr632]

It has some heating issue. Beware

[@johngovan7337]

PLEASE HELP! I'm torn between a5100 with 8k shutter count and almost brand new condition vs a6000 with 41k shutter count with issue of stiff mode dial and have signs of use. The price is about the same. But which one should i choose? Please help me. I hope someone would chime in. Thanks in advance. 

[@tonmoycmc46]

I liked this video

[@gokularora8743]

I heard 5100 overheats?

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

love a5100

[@ThePhilharmonicStudios]

Hi Arron I make cinematic video's and shoot some potraits , what would be better for me ? I hardly use microphone or maybe not at all

[@ArronPrescott]

Both cameras have the same sensor, so there is no difference in image quality. The a5100 is smaller, while the a6000 has a few extra features. Personally Id get the a5100.

[@MickMod]

I really can't understand why they don't just make an a6000, but with the fully featured flip-out screen. I really like the a6000 but the fact it can't either flip out to the side or upwards is a dealbreaker for me at that price. If the cheaper cameras can have that feature, why does practically none of their higher end cameras have it?

[@IanBPPK]

They have with the a6600, granted it's a slightly different (thicker) body and newer battery.

[@IanBPPK]

The a6400 also has a flip-up screen and (iirc) is the same body form factor (might still use the newer battery however)

[@CyanicG]

are all these photos with the stock lens or with a different lens

[@ArronPrescott]

The test shots are shot on the 16-50mm kit lens and the Sony 55-210mm

[@Yenseneo]

Wow thanks man I could afford either one but with your insight I'm going with a5100 thank you so much

[@Chinhnguyen0497]

I don't need touch screen, actually I hate it but i don't want to spend too much money i'll probably accept it. btw how about auto focus and lowlight iso of a5100 compared to a6000?

[@senzayyzone]

What is the best one for recording videos and Streaming, people please help comment below. I want to buy one for both but I need recommendations

[@ArronPrescott]

Personally id say the a5100 because the flip up screen means you can monitor yourself. Just be aware it can overheat after recording video (doesn't overheat while streaming).

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

I have both, love them.

[@naufalhaziq2793]

Which one do you prefer

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Both are 24mp, sometimes i like using the A5100 flip screen, and A6000 with EVF is easier to see in daylight. Just a toss up, like both equally.

[@harvyyy]

Hi Arron! I've been watching your videos for awhile and I took your advice from one of your videos to buy a SDXC memory card for my a5100 camera so I could have the highest quality video setting. I recorded a whole video with this new memory card and when I went to transfer the files to my computer - they were so large and I cant even process them on my computer so I cant go ahead and edit my video obviously. I tried a few ways to compress my video but it seems like it just lowers the quality :( I don't see the point of the new memory card now if it just lowers the quality to what it would've been if I had just used my old memory card. Could you let me know how you compress your videos without sacrificing the quality of them? would be really helpful !!

[@ArronPrescott]

Hmm, I've not heard of this issue before, Are the files too big to transfer to your computer? I don't do any compression to the files, I transfer them from the memory card onto my computer then straight into my editing software. Recording shorter videos and transferring them one at a time might help, but that isn't a great solution.

[@harvyyy]

@@ArronPrescott Hey, yeah each video file was very large. i ended up just putting in an external hard drive and transferring the files onto that and working from there so that worked better than having to work with massive files from the computers storage. Thank you though for your response!

[@baguettebakker]

What camera would you recommend for taking pictures?

[@dillybob3248]

A6000 for action as it has more FPS shutter speed

[@dillybob3248]

But a5100 for price

[@adritrez]

@@dillybob3248 This pretty much did it for me I’m getting the a5100. I’ll really just be shooting me, my husband, and dog nothing crazy. What lenses would you recommend?

[@dillybob3248]

@@adritrez depends on budget tbh. For primes my main recommendations is the sigma art f1.4 series (there is a 16, 30 and 56mm all around £300 each) for zooms I would recommend the 18-105 f4 from Sony (around 300 aswell) the primes are sharper but the zoom is more versatile

[@miliartolie2227]

If just for stream or record facecam for game youtube, is a5100 more than enough? Or should i buy a6000 instead?

[@ArronPrescott]

The picture quality between the a5100 and a6000 is effectively the same (they use the same sensor) so you won't see any difference in quality between the two.

[@ayushdutta8050]

@@ArronPrescott but i have heard that a5100 overheat at 29.50 min ... so which one do you recommend ?

[@elyt]

Hello! I have a question! Which camera overheats quicker, the a5100 or the a6000?

[@ArronPrescott]

The a5100 tends to overheat quicker than the a6000. But they both do have an issue with overheating.

[@elyt]

@@ArronPrescott Thank you so much for the speedy reply 🙏 I really appreciate it! Btw great video sir! 🙌👏

[@chueco]

Excelente video ! I ordered a Sony a 5100 :) what would u be your advice for its audio set up ? Thank you ! PS.- I just subscribed.

[@ArronPrescott]

Thanks for the sub! Personally I use an external mic connected to my PC which I sync up the audio afterwards.

[@coachadamz3038]

@@ArronPrescott wich app please ?? I have the same problem..

[@saurabhdeshmukh6560]

Dear Aron. i m little bit cofused, pls suggest, which 1 is good and have to bought?? amid a5100 or a6000

[@ArronPrescott]

Personally I'd say a5100 is better for video)blogs. And a6000 better for photography. Hope that helps!

[@mohale8560]

For entry, it's better to get a used Sony a5100 with half the price of a6000, after you become a pro get a nicer camera. Do not spend more than $200, i got mine for 175

[@voltgaming2213]

Bro many say that my pixel will outperform Sony in sharpness should I buy the a5100

[@ArronPrescott]

In some regards it may look sharper, but if you want real depth of field, low light performance and the flexibility of type of lens (telephoto for example) then a5100 will look much better.

[@voltgaming2213]

@@ArronPrescott thanks bro now I am confused between sony a5100 and fuji x A5 any help appreciated

[@carlosrivas2748]

Dude you can make a $200 camera into a $4000 camera. Everything is post production so go spend &300 on Topaz video AI and turn that video specs to 4K 60fps. Your welcome

[@carlosrivas2748]

Oops $300

[@sby330]

tbh ... 5100 kinda more good than a6000 lol , or at least ot that far ... like for their prices too

[@ArronPrescott]

They are very close, with the sensors being the same it is a preference of features.

[@ekinuyar]

You need a microphone!

[@takao4491]

Nice review BUT PLEASE Stop translating the titles. English content, English title.

[@DoctorF1984]

The 5100 is crap against the 6000

[@TexpatOTG]

Why?

[@poorkidd]

Am I in a bad mood? Is it just me? I’m starting to get mildly angry when I hear a Euro accent, and I’m not quite sure why.... Maybe Pierce Morgan just made me hate you all just a little..