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Is the Sony A6100 good for Sports Photography?

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Sony A6100 Sports Photography Score

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Sony A6100 has a score of 69 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Sony A6100 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Sony A6100 Review

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Sony A6100 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Sony A6100's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

425 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Good Low Light ISO

A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Sony A6100 is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Sony A6100 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Sony E mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Sony A6100.

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Sony A6100 Alternatives in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X-S20

Compare A6100 vs X-S20

26 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #43
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #41

Fujifilm X-S20
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 95
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 93
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon Z50

Compare A6100 vs Z50

21 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #108
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #75

Nikon Z50
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-S10

Compare A6100 vs X-S10

26 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #60
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #48

Fujifilm X-S10
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 93
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon Z fc

Compare A6100 vs Z fc

21 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #122
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #83

Nikon Z fc
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T20

Compare A6100 vs X-T20

24 MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #141
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #98

Fujifilm X-T20
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Olympus E-M10 III

Compare A6100 vs E-M10 III

16 MP | Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
Micro Four Thirds Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #154
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #108

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Olympus E-M10 IV

Compare A6100 vs E-M10 IV

20 MP | Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
Micro Four Thirds Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #147
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #102

Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon R10

Compare A6100 vs R10

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #112
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #87

Canon EOS R10
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon R50

Compare A6100 vs R50

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #103
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #79

Canon EOS R50
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-E3

Compare A6100 vs X-E3

24 MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #188
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #127

Fujifilm X-E3
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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