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A6000 vs Sony RX1R III

Quick take: The Sony RX1R III has the highest resolution at 61MP; 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 · 2014Sony RX1R IIISony · 2025
Price £249Best£3,899
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.3MP61.0MPBest
Video 1080p/60p4K/30p, 10-bit
Autofocus 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF pointsHybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 11fpsBest5fps
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA)Best300 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Weight 344g (with battery and card)Best496g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnificationEVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)Tilting touchscreen
Mount Sony E-mountFixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFCUSB-C, 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 RX1R III
Portrait
6.3/10
5.9/10
Street
7.6/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
5.7/10
Documentary
4.0/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
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Landscape
4.8/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
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Casual
4.4/10
4.6/10
Food
5.5/10
6.3/10
Macro
5.0/10
4.8/10
Architecture
5.2/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
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5.3/10

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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