Z5 IIvs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
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 z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 II (2024) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 II | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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