Lumix S9vs A6000
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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?
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
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 | Lumix S9 (2024) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| 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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