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G9 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the G9 is weather sealed.
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?
G9 — Wildlife, Sports, Travel: The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
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 | G9Lumix · 2017 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | 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
A6000
Portrait
5.5/10
6.3/10
Street
5.3/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.1/10
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Filmmaking
5.8/10
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Documentary
5.7/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
6.2/10
Landscape
5.6/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.8/10
4.4/10
Food
6.1/10
5.5/10
Macro
7.4/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.8/10
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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