Sony Alpha a6000 Black 2016
A 24MP APS-C sensor and OLED viewfinder deliver sharp previews in a compact 925g body with kit lens, ideal for everyday carry. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC simplifies smartphone sharing, while downloadable Camera Apps expand functionality without extra gear. This refurbished model suits beginners and casual shooters prioritizing portable, app-enhanced use for stills and product photography.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP aps-c
Weight 925 g
38 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong display (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Other |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6000 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Nikon Z Z6 III | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 1053 | 299 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 75 | 120 | 20 | 15 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 925 | 579 | 575 | 511 | 670 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6000 | 38.2 | 39.9 | 56 | 34 | 24.7 | 89.4 | 47 | 72.4 | 49.4 | 62.8 | 80.9 | 51.1 | 35.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.7 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.5 | 82.4 | 96.1 | 94.2 | 23.9 | 95.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.6 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.9 | 87.5 | 94.3 | 96.1 | 89.5 | 22 | 89.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.6 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 95.9 | 87.5 | 82.4 | 96.1 | 89.5 | 17.5 | 99.6 |
| Nikon Z Z6 III Compare | 89.8 | 96.9 | 96.6 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 61.5 | 91.5 | 87.5 | 64.9 | 96.1 | 98 | 20.9 | 89.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 86.4 | 87.7 | 94.8 | 90.5 | 69.7 | 51.6 | 93.5 | 87.5 | 64.9 | 96.1 | 99.9 | 48.3 | 97.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall38.2
- Video35.6
- Travel29
- Youtube38.6
- Beginner52.2
- Vlogging28.6
- Streaming31.4
- Photography43.8
- Wedding Events31.7
- Sports Wildlife30.9
- Product Photography54.6
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