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A6000 vs A7
Quick take: The A6000 is the most affordable; only the A7 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
A7 — Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction: The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
Who should buy what
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
A7 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6000Sony · 2014 | A7Sony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 usedBest | £151 used |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card)Best | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | 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
A6000
A7
Portrait
6.3/10
6.6/10
Street
7.6/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
5.3/10
Documentary
4.0/10
5.6/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
5.8/10
Landscape
4.8/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.5/10
Casual
4.4/10
3.9/10
Food
5.5/10
5.7/10
Macro
5.0/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.2/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
5.6/10
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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