- Highly sophisticated image sensor with BIONZ X processing
- DSLR-style controls for creative functionality
- WiFi and NFC-enabled for easy transfer and sharing
Light speed performance
With incredibly quick autofocus at 0.06 seconds, the a6000 is one of the fastest performing cameras for AF on the market. You're assured of blur-free results thanks to the 11 fps continuous shooting mode and you can manually focus the camera if you prefer more control.
This interchangeable lens camera achieves such rapid image capture using 179-point focusing and high-speed, high-precision contrast-detection autofocus. You're sure to achieve all manner of eye-catching results as the a6000 comes with a 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens with optical image stabilisation. Shoot great close-ups or scenery with this versatile lens.
The Sony a6000 comes with a range of scene modes to make creative shooting more achievable and rewarding. Superior Auto and Intelligent Auto modes allow you to simply point and shoot to achieve great results. You can also set the camera to full manual mode, letting you take control of exposure, aperture, white balance and more.
Highly sophisticated image sensor
The a6000 comes equipped with a 24.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that captures striking detail and rich tones - this is the same size sensor as found in most DSLRs.
This premium sensor has been teamed with a rapid BIONZ X image processing engine that realistically recreates textures and colours, so that your photos look just the way as they are seen with the naked eye.
An ISO range of 100 to 25,600 ensures great flexibility and performance, even at dusk or in low lit conditions.
DSLR-style controls
The Sony Alpha 6000benefits from DSLR-style operation and functionality, and includes an intuitive control dial, a viewfinder and a hot-shoe adapter. The compact system camera also plays host to a built-in flash and tilting LCD screen that makes light work of taking photos at unique angles.
The OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder boasts high contrast and resolution, making it easy to frame shots accurately and naturally.
WiFi and NFC-enabled
The Sony a6000 features a selection of advanced connections including NFC and WiFi.
With Near Field Communication you can send your latest photos and videos to your NFC-enabled devices in just one touch. You can even use your phone or tablet as a convenient remote control for the camera.
Essential camera accessories
It is important to have the right memory card for your camera. The memory card will determine how fast an image is saved and how fast an image is uploaded.
If you're shooting high definition videos along with high resolution images then it's best to invest in a high performance memory card. A high performance memory card will get the best out of your photography, ensuring the best continuous shooting speed and high quality data capture.
What's more, we range a variety of camera cases that will protect and help keep your gear organised on photography journeys.
Technical specifications for SONY a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
OVERVIEW
Camera type
Mirrorless camera
Processor
BIONZ X
SENSOR
Resolution
24.3 megapixels
Type
CMOS
Size
APS-C / 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Format
3:2
Cleaning
Charge protection coating on Optical filter
ISO sensitivity
- AUTO,
- 100 - 25600
Image stabilisation
Optical
LENS
Lens type
Telephoto zoom
Lens mount
Sony E-Mount
Focal length
16 - 50 mm
35 mm equivalent
24 - 75 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5 - f/5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22 - f/36
Normal distance
25 cm to infinity
Focusing
Autofocus & manual
Focus area points
25-point autofocus
Image stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot
Filter size
40.5 mm
ZOOM
Digital zoom
4 x
SCREEN & VIEWFINDER
Type
Electronic viewfinder & Live View
Screen
3" / 76.2 mm tiltable LCD touchscreen
Screen features
- Tilting design: Up by approx. 90 degrees, down by approx. 45 degrees
- Resolution: 921,600 dots
SHUTTER
Shutter speed
- 30 secs - 1/4000th
- Bulb
Continuous shooting
11 fps
Self-timer
- 2 seconds
- 10 seconds
SETTINGS
Photo exposure modes
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Autumn leaves, Black & white, Sepia, Style box(1-6)
Photo effects
13 types: Posterization (Colour), Posterization (B/W), Pop colour, Retro photo, Partial colour (R/G/B/Y), High contrast monochrome, Toy camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft high-key, Soft focus (High/Mid/Low), HDR painting (High/Mid/Low), Rich-tone monochrome, Miniature (Auto/Top/Middle(H)/Bottom/Right/Middle(V)/Left), Watercolor, Illustration (High/Mid/ Low)
Panorama mode
Yes
White balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Warm white, Cool white, Day white, Daylight, Flash, Underwater, Colour temperature <2500 to 9900K> & color filter , Custom
PHOTO
Maximum photo resolution
6000 x 4000p
Photo file formats
- RAW
- JPEG
- RAW & JPEG
- JPEG fine
VIDEO
Video mode
Yes, with sound
Maximum video resolution
Full HD 1920 x 1080p
Video file formats
- AVCHD
- MP4
MEMORY
Memory card
- Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC
FLASH
Built-in
Yes
Guide number
6 m at ISO 100
Hot-shoe adapter
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Interface
- Multi / Micro USB terminal
- HDMI micro connector (Type-D)
WiFi connectivity
Yes
NFC
Yes
App available
PlayMemories app
POWER
Battery type
Lithion-ion NP-FW50
Battery life
Approx. 310 shots
GENERAL
Colour
Black
Box contents
- Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
- NP-FW50 rechargeable battery
- AC adapter
- Micro-USB cable
- Power cord
- Shoulder strap
- Body cap
- Eye-piece cup
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