A6000vs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6000 (2014) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6000 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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