Lumix
S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
new today at Wex Photo Video
Decision tools · Compare
S9 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
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 | S9Lumix · 2024 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 403g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating 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 |
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
S9
A6000
Portrait
7.3/10
6.3/10
Street
6.9/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
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Documentary
6.9/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.2/10
Landscape
6.5/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.3/10
4.4/10
Food
7.6/10
5.5/10
Macro
8.1/10
5.0/10
Architecture
7.1/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
7.6/10
4.6/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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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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