Sony
A6000 2014
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
£249
list price · used from £127 at eBay
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A6000 vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the Sony FX5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 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 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX5
Portrait
6.3/10
6.9/10
Street
7.6/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.0/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
6.8/10
Landscape
4.8/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.8/10
Casual
4.4/10
5.1/10
Food
5.5/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.2/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
8.7/10
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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