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Sony a6000

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Pros

  • it still feels pretty solid in my hands
  • polished and responsive
  • inexpensive

Cons

  • won't be as sharp or quick to use as the lenses above
  • not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow
  • Dynamic range is comparatively poor

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6000, 4000 px
  • Sony E
  • 3.5
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 3 in
  • no

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Sony a6000 - Pros & Cons

Sony a6000

Pros

  • it still feels pretty solid in my hands
  • polished and responsive
  • inexpensive
  • lightweight and will keep going for days on a single battery charge
  • refined device and the wifi works just fine
  • Great AF
  • both in viewfinder and live view
  • Great JPEG quality out of the box
  • good handling & controls over a 10% IQ difference
  • ease of use and great results
  • Very smooth

Cons

  • won't be as sharp or quick to use as the lenses above
  • not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow
  • Dynamic range is comparatively poor
  • video is not one of Pentax strengths
  • absence of an EVF is NEVER a plus
  • Static price groupings are problematic
  • Sony lacks lenses
  • Fuji massively
  • A6000's exterior construction was made of metal and not plastic
  • Noise is not really a problem at lower ISOs
  • continuous shooting mode is the time it takes to empty the buffer once

Sony a6000 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
51200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6000 x 4000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony a6000 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor format
Advanced Photo System type-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 6000x3376
  • 4240x2832
  • 4240x2400
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Optical zoom4.4 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.07 x
Minimum aperture36
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentManua
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points125
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)179
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter diameter2.17 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)25
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/4000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive11.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Night portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Face detectionyes
Speed (JPEG)11.0 fps
Speed (RAW)11.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight10.02 oz
Width4.72 in
Height2.62 in
Depth1.78 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)720
Battery life (max)1.5 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum51200
Boosted ISO maximum51200
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets10
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Shade
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Flash
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921600
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2359296.0 px
Viewfinder magnification1.07 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Eye relief0.83 in
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions1920.0 px
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
Smartphone remote supportyes
PictBridgeno
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Firewireno

Sony a6000 - Q&A (36)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6000 worth buying in 2022?
    katherina
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6000 is still an incredible camera and it is absolutely still worth buying. Even in 2022.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6000 overheat?
    jacinto
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 does get pretty hot even but does not give the overheating warning in the process.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6000 full frame or APS-C?
    jennie
    over 1 year ago
    No, the Sony a6000 is not Full Frame! Sony a6000 has an APS-C sensor.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you know if my Sony a6000 is weather sealed?
    consuelo_koch
    over 1 year ago
    Look for a cross section on the Sony a6000 – it should outline where the weather sealing. And dust protection is located.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How much should I pay for a Sony A6000?
    mina
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 prices start at $412 and cost $450 on average as of 2022. Alpha a6000 prices is continuing to get cheaper over time.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can the a6000 shoot silent?
    jaime.leannon
    over 1 year ago
    No. The Sony a6000 doesn't have a silent shutter. Because it doesn't have an electronic shutter mode.
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    alejandro_bruen
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony a6000 full-frame?
    cesar.wuckert
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Sony a6000 has a crop sensor instead of a full-frame sensor.
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    tynisha.satterfield
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Sony Alpha a6000 have a mic input?
    reed
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the a6000 has a mic for recording sound in videos.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can rain damage Sony a6000 lens?
    jude.wolf
    over 1 year ago
    Tee Sony a6000 has no problem with light rain. But too much water as well as heavy rain can damage both the camera body and lens.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I use Sony a6000 while charging?
    franklyn_lowe
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a6000 cannot be used whilst charging over USB. It does get pretty hot.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6000 good for street photography?
    lee
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 really fast in operation, it's a big advantage for street photography.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is fine quality on Sony a6000?
    mina
    over 1 year ago
    The Fine mode uses less compression when storing a picture on The Sony a6000. Therefore, the recorded pictures will have better quality.
    Helpful?
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony A6600 good for low light?
    charley.west
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, as far as low-light shooting, the Sony A6600 is one of the best cameras on the market.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can Sony A6000 shoot slow motion?
    sidney.ebert
    over 1 year ago
    No, The Sony a6000 cannot do slow-motion in camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can Sony A6000 shoot 120fps?
    cara
    over 1 year ago
    No. The Sony a6000 can't record 120fps slow-motion video.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6000 good for video recording?
    lindsey
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 can record Full HD 1080p video, which is awesome for a camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    elias
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony a6000 shoot RAW?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6000 have a record limit?
    jennie
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 has a maximum recording time for video of 30 minutes.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    sherise.robel
    about 2 years ago
    Sony Alpha a6000 does not charge?
  • 0
    Votes
    yuonne_rippin
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony A6000 waterproof?
    lyndia
    about 2 years ago
    No, although the Sony A6000 seems to withstand minor splash damage or photography in light rain, it is not officially rated as waterproof. In fact, the company discourages use where water can enter the camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why are my photos so grainy on Sony a6000?
    ira
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Sony a6000 shoot raw format and allow you to save it to the memory card.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    venus_abernathy
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Sony a6000 good for video?
    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the a6000 can record videos in 1080p at 60fps. It also has multiple built-in features to aid in making videos.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    bruno.okeefe
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony a6000 have clean HDMI out?
    mirian
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Sony a6000 features clean HDMI output.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    rupert.damore
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony a6000 a DSLR camera?
    margene
    about 2 years ago
    According to Sony, the Sony a6000 is a "mirrorless DSLR".
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What sensor does Sony a6000 have?
    jannet
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 camera featuring a 24.3MP APS-C-sized Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor to produce high-resolution images.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can a Sony a6000 be used professionally?
    jarrett.blick
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, many professional photographers use Sony a6000 for their work.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is a Sony A6000 a good beginner camera?
    kelle
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Sony A6000 is a superb camera for starter.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I use Sony a6600 in rain?
    winifred.heidenreich
    over 1 year ago
    No, The Sony a6000 not completely water resistant. You shouldn't use this camera in rain without a waterproof case.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Sony a6000 weather sealed?
    sherrie_dietrich
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Yes, Sony a6600 camera has Weather Sealing!
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why are my Sony A6000 pictures blurry?
    lauri.waters
    over 1 year ago
    Bump up the ISO to 1,600 to get better pictures in low light but don't go above 3,200 to getting better picture on the Sony a6000.
    Helpful?
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6000 have S-Log profiles?
    ed.schuppe
    over 1 year ago
    No. The Sony a6000 doesn't have any Log curves nor does it have Picture Profiles.
    Helpful?
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Sony a6000 record 60fps?
    rachell_cronin
    over 1 year ago
    You can film with Sony a6000 camera in Full HD quality at 60 frames per second.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6000 good for low light?
    anissa.rosenbaum
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 performs well under low light.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a6000 discontinued?
    quentin
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony has completely discontinued the Sony a6000 camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What size sensor does the Sony a6000 have?
    freeman.boyle
    over 1 year ago
    Sony a6000 has an APS-C sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and sensor area about 366.60mm2.
    Helpful?
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a6000 have eye detection?
    oswaldo
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a6000 has powerful Eye Auto Focus, allowing the camera to focus on your subject's eye.
    Helpful?
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Sony a6000 Sony - Editorial Reviews (46)

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4.5

The Sony A6000 is, in some respects, the older NEX-6 reincarnate. Which puts it in good stead: as far as interchangeable lens cameras go, the NEX-6 was

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Published: 24.11.2017
Sony Alpha A6000 review
4.5

The Alpha A6000 is now even better value

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Published: 18.08.2014
Sony Alpha A6000 review - Cameralabs
4.1

Looking for a Sony A6000 review? Find out if the successor to the NEX 6 is the best mirrorless camera!

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Published: 08.10.2020
Sony A6000 review
4.7

Can the Sony A6000, a camera that launched in 2014, still be competitive today? You bet it can!

Sony a6000 Mid-range Mirrorless camera roundup (2014)
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Published: 16.12.2014
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A roundup of 2014's mid-range mirrorless digital cameras.

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Published: 15.05.2014
Tiny New Cameras with Big Sensors: The Leica T vs. Sony's A6000

What would you do if you were running a camera company now? Two of the latest and most delicious cameras in this category — mirrorless, compact, interchangeable-lens — come from Leica and, again, Sony. They have big, semi-pro-sized sensors (technically, APS-C sized) that have been ingeniously engineered to fit into coat-pocketable bodies. Herewith, a review of the Leica T-System and the Sony A6000. A snapshot, in other words, of the state of the art.

Sony a6000 Sony A6000 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 22.04.2014
Sony A6000 Review | Photography Blog
5.0

The Sony A6000 is a new compact system camera that features the fastest auto-focusing system in the world. With a 24.3 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 1080p HD movies, high-res 3 inch OLED screen, electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, the Sony NEX-6 also offers 11fps burst shooting, wi-fi and NFC connectivity, and downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps. Read our full Sony A6000 review to find out if it's the best Sony NEX camera yet...

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Contributor Maarten Heilbron recently compared the Sony A6300 with the A6000 and put both throu...

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Published: 03.06.2014
Sony a6000 Review
4.0

Sony's NEX-6 was a departure from the company's usual lineup of mirrorless cameras when it was introduced in the Fall of 2012. It slotted in between the various NEX-5 models and the NEX-7, and staked out a middle ground between the two, aiming to offer an accessible camera that offered a strong feature set for photographers. So you got a small camera with an electronic viewfinder and a degree of direct control. To this the NEX-6 offered two things that were yet to appear on any Sony mirrorless camera: an exposure mode dial and an ISO-standard hot shoe.

Sony a6000 An In-Depth Review of the Sony A6000 Mirrorless Camera
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Published: 31.03.2015
An In-Depth Review of the Sony A6000 Mirrorless Camera

Take a closer look at the Sony a6000 mirrorless camera with landscape, travel and humanitarian photographer and photo educator, Colby Brown.

Sony a6000 Sony’s a6000 announced with some of the fastest autofocus | Gadget Guy Australia
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Published: 13.02.2014
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With improvements in technology, our cameras are getting better than ever. They’re sharper, clearer, boast amazing picture recreation, and in the case of one camera, comes with the world’s fastest autofocus seen in any interchangeable lens camera.

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