X-A7vs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): 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)
- 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)
- 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
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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