Sony Alpha a6000 Black 2016
A 24MP APS-C sensor and OLED viewfinder deliver sharp previews in a compact 925g body with kit lens, ideal for everyday carry. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC simplifies smartphone sharing, while downloadable Camera Apps expand functionality without extra gear. This refurbished model suits beginners and casual shooters prioritizing portable, app-enhanced use for stills and product photography.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP aps-c
Weight 925 g
38 Overall Score
Price $699
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong display (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Other |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6000 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 30 | 12 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 925 | 557 | 658 | 820 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6000 | 36 | 39.8 | 57.7 | 33.9 | 23.9 | 87.5 | 46.7 | 71.7 | 43.2 | 67.2 | 83.2 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 92.3 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.1 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 94.8 | 89.2 | 86.2 | 55.4 | 99.1 | 87.1 | 29.8 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 98.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 92.3 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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