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A6000 vs SLT-A99
Quick take: The A6000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6000Sony · 2014 | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 usedBest | £454 used |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode) |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card)Best | 812g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe |
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
SLT-A99
Portrait
6.3/10
6.4/10
Street
7.6/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.5/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
6.0/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
5.2/10
Landscape
4.8/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
5.1/10
Casual
4.4/10
3.4/10
Food
5.5/10
5.6/10
Macro
5.0/10
4.4/10
Architecture
5.2/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.0/10
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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