A6000vs A7R VI
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the a7r vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6000 (2014) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | None | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6000 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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