Sony Alpha A6100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Zoom Lens, Black (ILCE6100L/B)

The electronic viewfinder is a real trash. If you intend to use it to save battery or compose photos, look elsewhere, and only buy it if you intend to chimp on the bigger screen all the time. The Cannon M6 Mark ii, Sony A6400 or Fujifilm XT-30 all have better viewfinders for a very small price difference. The autofocus is amazing and if you're just a casual user who will stick with the kit lens, it's a bargain. But the autofocus of most modern cameras is also very good and I rarely had any complaints about it. Sony has committed much more to its full-frame offerings than to APS-C. It's true that Sigma and others have tried to step in to fill in the gaps in Sony's line but you have to wonder if that company doesn't have a full line of lenses for APS-C how do they deal with the APS-C cameras for firmware updates, software updates and camera bodies? Their priority is clearly with full frame. Remember that you are buying a lens system, as the camera body is meant to be updated as technology advances. If you own ten Sony lenses you will be strongly encouraged to stick with their products, so do yourself a favor and make sure the company you choose has a track record of continuous improvement and development. I got it as a gift from a well-meaning parent, and to be honest, I prefer Sony's color science to JPEG. That said I won't keep it because I can't live with the EVF. I recommend that you research what you need and want in a camera, then do your homework to find out which system will best meet that need. I am first and foremost a photographer and image quality is my priority. For this reason, I'm going to go with Fuji because I think the XT-30 will suit my needs better with a huge range of affordable quality lenses and the XF18-55 kit lens is the best on the market. If you're primarily a video shooter and can live with the limitations of the A6100's viewfinder, this may be a good deal for you. But if you plan to stick with Sony for a small price, you can upgrade to the A6400 to get a metal body, a much better EVF, and a few other goodies. That said, it's a good camera. It takes great camera shots with little to no user intervention. The menus are a bit convoluted but adjusting isn't that hard once you get the hang of it. Low-light shooting is decent with minimal artifacts and noise. The A6100 at the time of this review retails for around ~$750, which means it's technically not trying to compete with the other cameras I've mentioned above. Some of its direct competitors are the Fuji X-A7 and the Cannon m200 which don't offer a viewfinder so in all honesty I can't dock it to have a crap viewfinder and although I'd like to eliminate one for the lens situation would not do this camera justice. For a price sensitive buyer, this is a bargain and easily 5 stars. With a little more cash and a desire to stick with the Sony system, the A6400 or A6600 make a better value proposition.