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X-A7 vs A6000

Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.

Where the X-A7 wins

  • Weight: 320g (body only)
  • Documentary: 5.0 vs 4.0
  • Casual: 5.1 vs 4.4
  • Food: 6.3 vs 5.5

Where the A6000 wins

  • Cheaper new: £125 vs £228
  • Resolution: 24.3MP
  • Burst Rate: 11fps
  • Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
  • Street: 7.6 vs 6.7

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-A7 — Beginner Fujifilm: The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.

A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.

Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
  • Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
  • Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
  • Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
  • Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
  • Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-A7Fujifilm · 2019A6000Sony · 2014
Price £228 used£125 usedBest
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans)24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP24.3MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 6fps11fpsBest
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode)~360 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 320g (body only)Best344g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinderEVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)
Mount Fujifilm X-mountSony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMIUSB, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-A7
A6000
Portrait
5.9/10
6.3/10
Street
6.7/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Filmmaking
4.7/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
6.2/10
Landscape
5.0/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.1/10
4.4/10
Food
6.3/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.6/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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