Sony Alpha a6000

Key specs

Sensor type: CMOS
Image sensor format: APS-C
Sensor size: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
Max resolution: 6000;4000 px
Lens mount: Sony E (NEX);Sony E;Sony FE
Autofocus: Contrast Detect (sensor);Phase Detect;Multi-area;Center;Selective single-point;Tracking;Single;Continuous;Face Detection;Live View
Screen size: 3 in
Touch screen: no

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Sony Alpha a6000 Full Specifications

Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS
Image sensor format	APS-C
Sensor size	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor photo detectors	25 Mpx
Effective pixels	24 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Max resolution	6000, 4000
Other resolutions	6000x3376, 4240x2832, 4240x2400, 3008x2000, 3008x1688
Processor	BIONZ X

Image
ISO Auto
ISO minimum	100
ISO maximum	51200
Boosted ISO maximum	51200
Maximum image resolution	6000, 4000
White balance presets	10
White balance modes	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Flash
Custom white balance
Supported image file formats	JPG
Photo effects	Neutral, Vivid
Image stabilizer
Image stabilization type
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 16:9
Uncompressed format	RAW
HDR
AEB/HDR support

Optics and focus
Lens mount	Sony E
Optical zoom	3 x
Digital zoom	4 x
Magnification (Crop factor)	1.5 x
Maximum aperture	3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)	Lamp
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Contrast autofocus
Contrast adjustment
Saturation adjustment
Brightness adjustment
Autofocus in recording mode
Focal length multiplier	1.5×
Autofocus	Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Manual focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Number of focus points	179
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)	179
Image stabiliser	Lens based only
Filter diameter	1.59 in
Phase detection autofocus
Number of AF points (contrast)	25

Screen and viewfinder
Screen size	3.00 in
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen technology	LCD TFT
Screen dots	921600
Touch screen
Field of view	100 %
Live view
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder screen size	0.39 in
Viewfinder coverage	100 %
Viewfinder resolution	1440000 px
Viewfinder magnification	1.07 x
Dioptre correction
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	4, 3
Eye relief	0.83 in
Separate info display

Photography features
Shooting modes	Auto
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure mode
Number of exposures	3
Exposure compensation plus	5
Exposure compensation minus	-5
Expousure compensation steps	1/3, 1/2
Auto exposure lock
AE EV steps	1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2
Continuous shooting
Self-timer delay	2, 10
Histogram
AE frames	3, 5
WB Bracketing
Subject / scene modes
Flash sync speed	1/160s
Built-in flash
Flash range	236.22 in
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync
External flash connection	Hot shoe
Flash metering system	TTL
External flash
Continuous drive	11.0 fps
Scene modes	Portrait, Sunset, Night portrait, Landscape
Self-timer
Metering modes	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Manual settings
Self-timer options	2, 10
Speed (JPEG)	11 fps
Speed (RAW)	11 fps
Exposure bracketing	0.3 - 3.0±EV

Videography features
Maximum resolution	1920, 1080
Video recording
Recording resolutions	1920 x 1080 px
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	AVCHD, MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920x1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)	60 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)	60 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate	60 fps

Audio features
Built-in microphone
Microphone type	Stereo
Built-in speakers
Speaker type	Mono
Audio system	Stereo
Supported audio file formats	AAC

Design
Body type	MILC
Body material	Aluminum-magnesium
Colour of product	Black, Black,Graphite, Graphite,Grey, Grey, Silver, White
Anti-dust system
Environmentally sealed

Dimensions
Weight	0.63 lb
Width	4.72 in
Height	2.63 in
Depth	1.78 in

Storage
Compatible memory cards	MS Pro Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage types	SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW

Power
Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	360
Battery life (max)	1.5 h
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported	1
AC adapter included	Y

Connectivity

HDMI
micro-HDMI

HDMI connector type

Micro

USB port

USB connector type

Micro-USB B

USB version

2.0

Headphone port

Microphone port

Wireless

Built-In

Supported WiFi types

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Remote control

Smartphone remote support

PictBridge

NFC

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)

Bluetooth

Firewire

Other features
GPS
Orientation sensor
Energy Star certified
Tripod mounting supported

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