Sony Alpha a6000 Black
The 24.3MP APS-C sensor and fast hybrid autofocus system with 179 phase-detection points deliver 11 fps burst shooting, making it a capable entry-level camera for capturing action. Its compact, lightweight body paired with the included 16-50mm retractable lens creates a highly portable kit that easily fits in a small bag. This camera is best for beginners and hobbyist stills photographers who prioritize a small form factor and fast performance over modern video features.
Type mirrorless
16 Overall Score
Price $990
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6000 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 557 | 609 | 658 | 820 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6000 | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30 | 21.2 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 90.3 | 95.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 88.4 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 89.2 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $990
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Usage Scores
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