Sony Alpha A6000 Detailed Review

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In additional Alpha A6000 was introduced by Sony in February 2014. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category.

Sony is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Sony.

Brand Sony
Category Mirrorless
Date 02/2014
Sensor Properties

Also Alpha A6000 has a APS-C CMOS sensor with size of 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″).

Picture of Alpha A6000’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: Alpha A6000 comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

Note: APS-C sensors made by Sony are slightly larger than those from other manufacturers.

The Alpha A6000’s sensor has resolution of 24 megapixel.

The Sony supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Sony’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The Alpha A6000 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format APS-C
Sensor area 23.50 x 15.60mm²
(0.93″ x 0.61″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 24.70 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 24.30 megapixel
Pixel size 15.30 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 11 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Sony E Mount
Viewfinder Properties

The Alpha A6000 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 1.44 megapixel, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The magnifcation is c. 0.70x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.70x
Resolution 1.44 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The Alpha A6000’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 30s.

Max. shutter speed 1/4000s
Min. shutter speed 30s
Sensitivity Properties

The Alpha A6000’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 25600 ISO
Exposure Modes

The Alpha A6000 supports all general exposure modes.

The Sony allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The Alpha A6000’s auto focus processor uses 179 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera).

Manual focus is also possible with the Sony, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Hybrid
AF points 179
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The Alpha A6000 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 6.00m
(20 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The Alpha A6000 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The Alpha A6000 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

Alpha A6000 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Sony Alpha A6000 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 24 frames/second
60 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The Alpha A6000 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Typical for Sony, the camera supports device specific apps that can enhance the functionality of the camera and that can be downloaded from the internet..

Connect the Sony to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Sony supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. Sony MemorySticks can be used, too.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Micro SD
Memory Stick Pro Duo
Memory Stick Micro
Battery

The Sony Alpha A6000 has a NP-FW50 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 360 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Alpha A6000’s battery battery parameters:

Type NP-FW50 LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 360 photos
Size

The Sony Alpha A6000’s size is 120 x 66.9 x 45.1mm³. (4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″ grams (344 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the Alpha A6000:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Alpha A6000 is not much bigger:

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