Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Black)

The Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Black) is a compact, rangefinder-style interchangeable-lens camera combining fast autofocus performance with a lightweight, travel-friendly body. It’s well suited to photographers who want quick-reacting autofocus and solid image quality without the bulk of a DSLR.

At the core of the a6000 is a 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 x 15.6mm) paired with Sony’s BIONZ X image processor, delivering sharp, detailed stills and video. Autofocus uses a 179-point Fast Hybrid AF system, combining phase- and contrast-detection points for notably quick focus acquisition and tracking, with continuous shooting reaching up to 11fps, among the fastest in its class at release.

Handling centers on a 0.39-inch Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder (1440k-dot resolution) along with a 3.0-inch tilting LCD screen (921k dots), useful for shooting from high or low angles. Video capability includes Full HD recording using the XAVC S codec at up to 60p, with manual exposure control during movie recording. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC allows for quick wireless image transfer and pairing with a compatible smartphone or tablet for remote shooting and sharing.

Build quality centers on a compact composite body, keeping the a6000 lightweight at approximately 285g (body only), making it genuinely portable for everyday carry and travel. Notably, the a6000 does not include in-body image stabilization, relying instead on optically stabilized lenses for shake correction. The camera uses Sony’s E-mount lens system, giving photographers access to Sony’s full range of native APS-C and full-frame E-mount lenses, along with third-party options, as they look to expand their kit over time.

Key Features
– 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with BIONZ X processor
– 179-point Fast Hybrid AF system
– Up to 11fps continuous shooting
– 0.39″ Tru-Finder OLED EVF (1440k-dot resolution)
– 3.0″ tilting LCD screen (921k dots)
– Full HD video (XAVC S) up to 60p with manual exposure control
– Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity
– No in-body image stabilization (relies on optically stabilized lenses)
– Compact, lightweight composite body (approximately 285g, body only)
– Sony E-mount lens compatibility