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Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera Body, Black {24.3MP} Menu Defaults to Chinese
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$383.00
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Sony A6000: 179-Point Hybrid AF Meets 11fps Burst
The A6000 paired a 24.3MP APS-C Exmor sensor with Sony's Bionz X processor and built a hybrid autofocus system around it: 179 phase-detect points spread across roughly 92% of the frame width, backed by 25 contrast-detect points. That coverage is what makes the camera useful for tracking erratic subjects than just locking focus and hoping they stay put. Burst shooting runs to 11 fps with continuous AF tracking engaged, a real jump from locking focus on the first frame like older designs did.
The body is small at 344g and 120 x 67 x 45mm, with a 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder and a 3-inch tilting LCD at 921,600 dots. A rangefinder-style layout puts the EVF off to the side than centered, which keeps the camera flat and pocket-friendly in a bag. Shutter tops out at 1/4000 sec, ISO runs 100-25600 natively (51200 with multi-frame noise reduction), and exposure compensation stretches to ±5 EV.
Video maxes out at 1080p60, recorded in AVCHD or MPEG-4, with a stereo microphone built in and clean HDMI output over micro-HDMI. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC handles image transfer and remote control from a phone. The Sony E mount opens onto a mature lens ecosystem, and the short flange distance means legacy manual glass adapts cheaply, a real advantage for anyone building a system on a budget without sacrificing the AF speed the body was built around.
Who It's For
Street and documentary shooters get a rangefinder-style body under 350g that disappears into a bag and doesn't draw attention, with the tilting LCD useful for waist-level framing. Wildlife and sports photographers benefit from the 179-point phase-detect AF spread across most of the frame combined with 11 fps burst shooting and continuous tracking, which keeps moving subjects in focus than locked to a single plane. Portrait shooters get Eye-AF for locking focus on a subject's eye during close work. Anyone assembling a budget system benefits from the Sony E mount's adapter-friendly flange distance, letting legacy manual lenses pair with focus peaking for stills work where autofocus speed isn't the priority.
Key Features
- 24.3MP APS-C Exmor sensor with Bionz X processor
- 179 phase-detect AF points covering 92% frame width
- 11 fps continuous shooting with subject-tracking autofocus
- 1080p60 video with AVCHD/MPEG-4 and clean HDMI output
- 1.44M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder at 1.05x magnification
- 3-inch tilting LCD with 921,600 dots
- ISO 100–25,600 native, 51,200 with multi-frame noise reduction
- Sony E mount with 1.5x focal length multiplier
FAQ
- Does the A6000's autofocus track moving subjects during burst shooting?
- Yes. The 179 phase-detect points stay active across an 11 fps continuous burst with AF tracking enabled, so focus adjusts frame-to-frame if your subject moves. The older NEX-6 locked focus on the first frame, which meant moving subjects often went soft partway through the sequence.
- What's the autofocus coverage like across the frame?
- Phase-detect coverage spans roughly 92% of the frame width and 91% of the frame height, letting you place your focus point far into the corners without falling back to slower contrast-detect AF. That's a major upgrade from the NEX-6's 47% x 52% coverage.
- Can you shoot RAW on the A6000?
- Yes, the camera records uncompressed RAW files alongside JPEG. You get full control over processing in post if you want to extract detail or adjust color cast from the default cooler color science.
- Is video autofocus tracking as good as still autofocus?
- Sony improved the AF system's performance during video recording over the NEX-6, but the real strength is 1080p capture at 60fps with PASM exposure control and features like focus peaking and zebra patterns. Stereo audio records in-camera, though audio levels aren't adjustable without an external Sony mic.
- What's the battery life realistically?
- CIPA rates the A6000 at 360 shots per charge on LCD, 310 on the EVF. Expect 300–400 frames in practice depending on how much you review images. The NP-FW50 is small, so carry a spare for a full day of shooting.
- Can you use old manual lenses with autofocus performance?
- You can adapt legacy glass cheaply via E-mount adapters, but autofocus won't work on non-AF lenses. The real advantage is pairing AF E-mount primes (Sigma, Zeiss, Sony) with the hybrid AF system to get the tracking performance the body was designed around.
- Does the A6000 have environmental sealing?
- No weather sealing on the body. It's built mostly of composite plastic with some magnesium alloy, so it's solid for everyday use but not designed for harsh conditions.
| Specification | Value |
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| Sensor | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.0 MP |
| Mount | Sony E |
| AF Points | 179 |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100-25,600 (51,200 with Multi-Frame NR) |
| Burst Rate | 11.0 |
| Video | 1,920 x 1,080 (60p, 60i, 24p) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77?) |
| Weight | 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) |
This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.
| Brand Name | Sony |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E Mount |
| Memory Card Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo , Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
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