Sony a6000
Announced February 12, 2014
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Sony a6000 is a compact, high-performance mirrorless camera that delivers fast 11fps burst shooting and impressive autofocus capabilities at a competitive price. While it lacks modern features like 4K video, weather sealing, and a touchscreen, it remains a versatile tool for photographers seeking a capable, portable system.
Weighted from 57 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast autofocus system with reliable tracking
- High-speed 11fps continuous burst shooting
- Excellent image quality and 24MP sensor performance
- Compact and lightweight design
- High value for the price point
Cons
- Lack of 4K video and external microphone input
- Poor battery life and in-camera charging limitations
- Absence of a touchscreen interface
- Inconvenient menu system and button layout
- Soft corner performance with the kit lens
- Launch price $650 (USD)
- Sensor 24.3MP APS-C CMOS
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 80/100
The a6000 brings Sony's latest interface improvements and enhanced JPEG processing to a well-featured, competitively-priced mid-range camera.
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While not made to quite the premium standard of the NEX-7, it still feels solid with a high quality fit and finish.
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None of these downsides are huge issues, and following a very successful shoot across five days at the 2014 Tour de France, I’m happy to upgrade my initial rating of the A6000 to Highly Recommended!
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After using the Sony A6000 for a few months on two separate occasions, I can honestly say that it is one of the most capable and versatile mirrorless cameras on the market.
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Sony’s a6000 is a terrific all-purpose camera. Priced just above entry-level DSLRs, its advantage in size and weight over those cameras justifies the extra bucks.
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While lacking 4K video and modern AF modes it’s still a worthy photography camera.
- SLR Lounge 4/5stars
Considering that the Sony A6000 costs less than the Nikon D5300, and 1/3 of the cost of a Sony A7, I’d say that for anyone interested, this camera is a winner.
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[I]f you're looking to get in the Sony a6000 system mirrorless, this is a fantastic solid product.
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The Sony Alpha A6000 offers an impressive range of features, including a good electronic viewfinder, and a tilting 3inch screen.
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The Sony A6000 is a full-featured, responsive compact system camera that delivers excellent images in a variety of situations, all at a very competitive price that significantly undercuts its main rivals.
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The Sony a6000 is a great CSC, and one of the best cameras on the market. It’s a great choice for anyone looking to move into the world of mirrorless cameras, or for those who want to upgrade from a DSLR.
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Old as it is, the Sony A6000 shows that many of the most important things we look for in a camera haven’t changed.
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The Sony Alpha 6000 focuses instantly and shoots at 11.1fps. Its image quality matches its speed, making it our Editors' Choice.
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Both the a6300 and a6500 are also very strong (albeit more expensive) models, but for those looking for an entry-level mirrorless camera, the a6000 remains one of the best.
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There's no posing about this, it's a functional camera and Sony designed it function first, and the viewfinder is a great sign of that, but the overall design of the camera shows that too.
- CNET 8.4/10
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handing out buying advice for more than 25 years.
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It has taken everything good about this camera and added a few extra bells and whistles to create a compact and efficient image taking machine. Though it looks like a NEX in almost every sense, Sony has renamed it Alpha to simplify their MILC line-up, hence the ‘a’ in the name.
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This is an easy one to recommend.
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With regards to the auto focusing system, Sony has made the a6000 a winner. It's one of the better AF systems we've seen for a mirrorless camera, if not the best.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
Like its predecessors, the ILCE-α6000 is a nice little camera with plenty of adjustable functions and a worthwhile range of upgrades and enhancements that make it better than the earlier models.
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With the features, quality and aggressive price, I feel confident in saying that the a6000 is currently the best value in mirrorless. It’s hard to get more bang for your buck than this little gem.
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While I am not raving about how it is the best thing since sliced bread, I am very happy with the camera and feel it is indeed the best APS-C NEX type of camera to date and one of the best if not the best APS-C cameras available.
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If you want a small system camera where a viewfinder is essential then the A6000 has heaps going for it. It's also so keenly priced that it will have a lot of the competition looking over their shoulders.
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Compared to similarly priced cameras, there’s not much that can touch it. Nothing else comes close to delivering 11fps shooting with continuous autofocus.
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It's easy to fall into the trap of discounting interchangeable-lens cameras as subpar to their DSLR counterparts, and certainly the early generations perhaps focused more on affordability and size than they did image quality.
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Near $394 the A6000 is the strongest stills-only mirrorless under $500 on the used market.
- Creative Bloq 8/10
For stills photographers, the 2014 Sony A6000 still stacks up really well. Its autofocus is fast and accurate, its burst-shooting is competitive today, and the images you get from its APS-C sensor are bright and vibrant, with good tonal range.
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So the bottom line with the Sony a6000, it's an awesome camera, it really is, highly recommend it, I give it a four and a half out of five stars, a fantastic camera.
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This impressive compact camera features a 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, BIONZ X image processor, 3-inch LED screen and 11fps continuous shooting, packed in to a lightweight body.
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I guess at the end of the day my verdict on this camera is that when it comes to video this camera really lags behind, but if you want to do photo this camera is an absolute beast.
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The A6000 is a high performance engine in a smallish package. For work in the 10-70mm range (15-105mm effective), it’s as good as any mirrorless camera out there, maybe better.
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The A6000 is a very competent little camera at a great price. If you think you want one, get one.
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Despite its six-year-old tech, ho-hum design, and less-than-ideal menu layout, I think the A6000 is still worth plenty of consideration in 2020 based on the value it offers relative to its performance and accessibility.
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This is a lot of camera for the money. I've detailed some minor shortcomings, but I'm very positive and I have no reservations recommending this camera.
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The switch from a Canon DSLR to the Mirrorless Sony A6000 was less stressful than I expected.
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That depends on your needs. If like me, you use the A7R as your main camera, the A6000 is the logical choice for your backup camera.
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It's good for the money.
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I have to give the Sony a6000 mirrorless camera a massive thumbs up.
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Now, other than that, I would highly recommend this camera, especially at its price point, and I feel like it's really good value for money and one of the best cameras, one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market at the moment.
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[L]ooking at options in this new and growing segment of cameras, the A6000 stands out as a shining beacon of hope for all you one-camera-quiver recreational photographers looking for quick auto-focus, easy manual controls, compact size and a versatile list of compatible lenses.
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I think when you compare the a6000 to other cameras in its budget and age, it does actually perform really well.
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While newer models boast 4K video and improved autofocus, the Sony A6000 remains a fantastic entry point into the mirrorless E-mount system in 2026.
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- The A6000 is the perfect allround camera on a budget.
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It's small, it's quiet, it's discreet, it's beautifully made and designed.
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I might even buy one of these; I like it quite a bit actually.
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To me, Sony has created an incredible camera at an incredible price point that is honestly hard to beat.
- Coolblue 8,9 out of 10
The camera's fast focus possibilities and the automatic tracking function really pleased me.
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The build quality is excellent, it's extremely sharp for its size.
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[I]t’s a good mirror less camera system with room for improvement to be great. For any hobbyist or photo snapper it’s a dream.
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It’s the ideal interchangeable-lens camera for anyone who wants to take better photos with something other than a smartphone.
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This is a tough camera not to like, and surprisingly (to me) I really do like it.
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There is no secret why the Sony a6000 mirrorless camera is the best camera for travel photography. It is small, powerful, and takes incredibly gorgeous photos for a price point that wont deter most photographers.
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I'm really glad that I switched from a DSLR to a mirrorless camera, specifically the Sony a6000.
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[A] really excellent camera overall.
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The saying goes that the best camera is the one you have with you – but if that camera is not ready, you may not use it. The a6000 is the camera at the ready.
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This is the Sony a6000 and it's currently my total favorite. I [...] can't even tell you how much fun I've been having with this camera.
