Sony Alpha 6000

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    Highlights

    • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 179 Focus Points (179 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 922k dot Tilting Screen
    • 0.39" 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Sony Alpha 6000 was announced in 2014 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution.

    Sony Alpha 6000 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Sony Alpha 6xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Alpha 6xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony a6700 July
    2023
    26.0 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,037k dots
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony a6100 August
    2019
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony a6600 August
    2019
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony a6400 January
    2019
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony a6500 October
    2016
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony a6300 February
    2016
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony a6000 April
    2014
    24.3 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    922k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Alpha 6700 vs Alpha 6100 vs Alpha 6600 vs Alpha 6400 vs Alpha 6500 vs Alpha 6300.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 6000.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   179 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 EV Min AF Detection
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 82

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Sony Alpha 6000 to its predecessor NEX-6 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony NEX-6
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
    More Powerful Processor BIONZ X vs BIONZ
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4912 x 3264
    More Focus Points 179 vs 99
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 921k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1347 vs 1018
    Higher DxO Color Depth 24.1 vs 23.7
    Higher DxO Overall Score 82 vs 78
    Lighter 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) vs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony NEX-6
    More Expensive $799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom vs $749 (body only), $899 (with 16-50mm lens), $1349 (with 16-50 and 55-210 mm lenses)
    Lower Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.70x vs 0.73x
    Lower Resolution Viewfinder 1,440k dot vs 2,359k dot

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Alpha 6000 vs NEX-6.

    Successor

    In 2019 Sony Alpha 6000 was replaced by Sony Alpha 6100. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony Alpha 6000 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Sony Alpha 6100 vs Sony Alpha 6000
    Cheaper $750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses) vs $799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom
    Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 25,600
    Lower Min AF Detection -2 EV vs 0 EV
    More Focus Points 425 vs 179
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Animal Eye Detection vs
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.70x
    Average Metering vs
    Lower Min Metering -2 EV vs 0 EV
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording vs
    Microphone Input vs
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Longer Battery Life 420 shots vs 360 shots
    DOWNGRADES Sony Alpha 6100 vs Sony Alpha 6000
    Lower Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
    Heavier 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) vs 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Alpha 6000 vs Alpha 6100.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Tilting screen

    Sony Alpha 6000 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 922k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Sony Alpha 6000 with Tilting screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.05x (0.70x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Sony Alpha 6000 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Sony Alpha 6000's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.6 mm366.6 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Sony Alpha 6000 has Sony E lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Sony Alpha 6000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Alpha 6000 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Alpha 6000 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Alpha 6000 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Sony Alpha 6000 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 179 focusing points and from 0 to +20 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Sony Alpha 6000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Alpha 6000 has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77"). It weighs 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    120 mm (4.72")

    67 mm (2.64")

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    45 mm (1.77")

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    Sony Alpha 6000 dimensions

    Sony Alpha 6000 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Alpha 6000 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Sony Alpha 6000 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Sony Alpha 6000 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   179 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Sony Alpha 6000 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   179 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Sony Alpha 6000 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   179 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Sony Alpha 6000 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   179 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Sony Alpha 6000 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots

    Sony Alpha 6000 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Alpha 6000 and give score of 67 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    67

    Sensor

    GOOD
    70

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 70 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 82

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 66 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 EV Min AF Detection
    •   179 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    75

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 75 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    79

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 79 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Sony Alpha 6000 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots


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