A6000vs A7S
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6000 (2014) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £600 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6000 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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