Sony Alpha a6000 White 2020
Its 24.3MP APS-C sensor with the BIONZ X processor enables 11fps burst shooting and 179 phase-detect AF points, delivering fast subject tracking in a lightweight 286g body. The articulating 921.6K-dot LCD and expanded ISO up to 25600 offer flexible low-light framing at an accessible entry-level price. This camera is best for beginners and product photographers who need a compact, responsive mirrorless system for stills and casual streaming.
About This Camera
- CMOS 24.3 MP
- BIONZ X image processor
- 3.0" 921.6K LCD
- ISO range of 100-25600 for low light photos
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong evf (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average build (11th percentile) 11th
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile) 32th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.3 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X image processor |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 179 |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 1440000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6000 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 179 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 286 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6000 | 76.8 | 75.6 | 11.1 | 69.7 | 47.9 | 89 | 44.9 | 64.7 | 65.5 | 76 | 32.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 88 | 97.4 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 56.1 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.9 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 25.8 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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