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Sony A6000

The Sony A6000 was one of the most successful mirrorless cameras ever made — a 24.3MP APS-C body offering 11fps burst shooting with 179 phase-detect AF points in a compact, lightweight form at an unprecedented price. It was the camera that introduced millions of photographers to Sony's E-mount system, and it remained in production for nearly a decade. The A6000 established Sony's APS-C range as the benchmark for affordable, capable mirrorless cameras and created the loyal user base that carried the system through to the A6700.

GearFrame's Take

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.

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Core
Released
2014
Sensor
24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS
Resolution
24.3 MP
Mount
Sony E-mount
Dimensions
119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm
Weight
344g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation
None
Burst Rate
11fps
Battery Life
~360 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/60p
Viewfinder
EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen
3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, NFC

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Street
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Sports & Action
7.0
Great For
✈️
Travel Compact, lightweight, and capable — an excellent low-cost travel camera with E-mount lens choice.
👤
Portrait Phase-detect AF locks quickly on faces. Good image quality for a budget body.
🏙️
Street Compact and discreet. 11fps burst for decisive moments. No weather sealing.
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Wildlife 11fps burst handles some wildlife scenarios. No IBIS or weather sealing are limitations.
🏅
Sports & Action 11fps is competitive for a budget body. AF tracking is reliable for the price.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎬
Vlogging & Video No 4K and no articulating screen limit video use significantly.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Sony A6000 Series
Sony's APS-C mirrorless range — six generations from 2016 to today.