A6000vs A7C II
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?
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6000 (2014) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6000 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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