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G9 II vs A6000
Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
Where the G9 II wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
- Battery Life: 680 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.4 vs 6.3
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £1,399
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
- Street: 7.6 vs 6.3
- Travel: 6.5 vs 6.0
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- G9 II 134 × 100 × 90 mm · 658 g
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The A6000 is 14 mm narrower, 33 mm shorter, 45 mm slimmer and 314 g lighter than the G9 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
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 | G9 IILumix · 2023 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 680 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, 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
G9 II
A6000
Portrait
7.4/10
6.3/10
Street
6.3/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
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Documentary
7.6/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
8.6/10
6.2/10
Landscape
6.2/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
8.6/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.4/10
Food
7.3/10
5.5/10
Macro
8.4/10
5.0/10
Architecture
6.5/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
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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