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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.3MP aps-c
AF Points 179 pts
Burst 11 fps
Video 1080p
Weight 286 g
50 Overall Score
Price $885
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong af (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong evf (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| 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 | 1.44 M dots |
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 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 179 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 286 | 579 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6000 | 72.4 | 70.9 | 12.2 | 66.5 | 45.4 | 89.6 | 44.6 | 58.7 | 63.1 | 82.6 | 31.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 94.6 | 98.2 | 96.6 | 81 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.5 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 54.2 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 78.4 | 95.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.1 | 87.2 | 82.3 | 46.2 | 98.6 | 81 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 97.9 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 79.7 | 87.5 | 95.2 | 87.3 | 83.6 | 51.4 | 89.9 | 81 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 82.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.2 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 75.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $885
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Price History
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Other Configurations11
Alpha a6000Black$619Alpha a6000Black$760Alpha a6000Black$789Alpha a6000Silver$955Alpha a6000Black$959Alpha a6000Black$990Alpha a6000Black$1,050Alpha a6000Black$1,120Alpha a6000White$1,150
