Sony Alpha A6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS & 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lenses, Black

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JUN O : Anyone receive a “Camera error - turn power off then on” immediately after purchase? Huge bummer, they sent us a faulty product out of box. Any leads on how to fix this or should I just return it?
Shopper : Are lenses for my a7riii compatible with a6000?RONALD J : Not an expert, but as long as they are both e-mount, should be no problem. If the a7R III is a full frame sensor, then the opposite would not be completely true. Lenses designed for APS C sensors may not be fully compatible with a full frame sensor body, but lenses designed for full frame sensors will work just fine on an APS C body like tha alpha 6000. It's a great little camera.TED T : All E-mount lenses can be mounted to the A6000. However, bear in mind that the sensor in the A6000 is not full frame -- it's APS-C which will mean each full frame E-lens will create a cropped image. The images this little camera creates are very good, but won't quite approach those from your a7riii.
Amy E : Is there a macro lense that also fits this body?

Reviews about this item

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2025-06-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely a gem ..

Bought this A6000 while I still have other cameras mostly MFT This however is a sweet game changer love the dynamics and quality of the photos, a must .

Yinyo6

2025-03-28T03:29:40

Rated 5 out of 5

A smart buy

I am a full-time professional photographer. I have owned this camera for several years and use it for street photography. Unless the newer versions offer features that you specifically need, I recommend saving your money and purchasing this one. This camera performs exceptionally well and is durable enough that I have left it in my car in various weather conditions without any negative effects. The lenses are very affordable. Of the dozens of cameras I have owned over the years, the 6000 is one of the most reliable, consistently producing great images. It has become one of my all-time favorites.

Peter K.

2025-03-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb Camera

The A6000 is still a superb camera in 2025. I purchased this camera new early 2015. Ten years later and it is still serving my hobby taking 1st class photos (even if I do say so myself!). Its a pleasure to use. It can be as simple (auto) or creative (manual) as suits your needs. And the good bit is you can pick up the body for around £200-£300 . An absolute bargain. If you're just starting out or looking to venture into your creative side, I would highly recommend this camera.

Suprasony

2024-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Poor

Poor stopped working after 2 years ownership out of warranty and so lost a camera

Skenson

2024-05-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Travel sized travel companion

I love this camera, takes amazing high resolution photos and very versatile

BlepGoose

2024-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camera

Don't remember when I start buying Sony products. But no matter what was it and what I still buying, is it the tv, smartphone etc, it's always top top best from all brands I have experience with. Same now with this camera Sony a6000. Had before a200 and never had any doubts that I will not stay with Sony new camera update again. Choose this camera to start with for my architecture photography and my needs and for this moment I know that was the choice spot on.

Michael O.

2023-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good All-rounder

A good entry-level camera for top-quality digital photography.

dibble07

2023-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The brilliant A6000

I bought this camera 3 weeks ago for general purpose shooting. I was amazed at the quality and ease of use for a old camera. Everything is so easy and the photos are fantastic, I absolutely love using it 5 stars Sony.

Johno J.

2023-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The camera to step up to from phones!!

For the last 20 years I've always chased the best camera phones available ( except Samsung) and in that chase I've always bought the peripherals, lenses , Shiftcam, polar pro lite etc?. I was just about to add the new ultra lenses from Shiftcam to the set up and then reflected, what am I doing??? God, get a real camera?.. so did my research (I haven't got a massive budget) and came across reviews and videos for the A6000. Well, took the plunge, added 2 other lenses, the SEL35F18 (fantastic) and the 50-200mm (not so fantastic but adequate) I'm so glad I took that plunge and ok, it's a 2014 camera that's got its pitfalls (video) I want a camera for stills. So if I really give this a go then maybe I will step up to another model but right now it's perfect camera for my inexperienced needs. And tomorrow night I can hopefully get my first ever decent moon shot that isn't just an algorithm from a super computer!

Maximoss

2023-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The camera to step up to from phones!!

For the last 20 years I've always chased the best camera phones available ( except Samsung) and in that chase I've always bought the peripherals, lenses , Shiftcam, polar pro lite etc?. I was just about to add the new ultra lenses from Shiftcam to the set up and then reflected, what am I doing??? God, get a real camera?.. so did my research (I haven't got a massive budget) and came across reviews and videos for the A6000. Well, took the plunge, added 2 other lenses, the SEL35F18 (fantastic) and the 50-200mm (not so fantastic but adequate) I'm so glad I took that plunge and ok, it's a 2014 camera that's got its pitfalls (video) I want a camera for stills. So if I really give this a go then maybe I will step up to another model but right now it's perfect camera for my inexperienced needs. And tomorrow night I can hopefully get my first ever decent moon shot that isn't just an algorithm from a super computer!

Nealeeeee

2023-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Entry level a6**** series

Bought a6000 well before Covid-19 Good entry level camera. Imaging Edge App to allow transfer of photos/videos to phone/tablet not easy to use. If you need higher quality video then choose a newer model.

Ofiaich

2023-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great mirrorless camera

I bought this a few months ago as a kit with two lenses, and then added the Sony 70-350G super telephoto as I wanted to take wildlife photos. I am really impressed with how easy it is to use and how light it feels compared to my old DSLR camera. All of this means that it is not a huge weight to carry around when "out in the wild". I am very impressed with the quality of the photos - the combination of this body and the super telephoto lens meant that even the scales on a lizard at 20 metres showed up clearly. My only tiny gripe is that the sound quality on the video setting is not brilliant, but then I suppose it is OK for a built-in mike.

kageynotts

2023-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional small camera

Flexibility, features, software and available accessories make this my choice for taking anywhere. Phones are getting better all the time but the flexibility of this phone is still miles ahead of my Galaxy S21+5g.

Kerdevan

2023-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Camera

Great little camera with superb features. Combined with the G-series 18-105 lens I do not need anything else.

MiaterP007

2023-04-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect all rounder.

I have just bought two A6000's, one for general photography with an 18-200 lens and one as a wedding backup with a 50mm lens, the image quality is outstanding and is very close to the IQ of my A7iii. Recommended camera.

PRPhoto

2023-03-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

I waited a few weeks to become familiar with this amazing little camera. It'll take much longer! There's so much this camera can do. I bought the book by David Busch for this model which is a great help. For my requirement, I will probably buy a more powerful telescopic lens, but there's enough to be getting on with for now.

Sonny123

2023-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant mirrorless camera

This is my second a6000 absolutely love it, it is lightweight but not in performance fits in the palm of your hand, simple to use. A great camera for beginners as well as advanced users.

Corbz

2023-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Christmas gift I requested

I'm very happy so far. May need classes to make the most of the camera's features.

Roo 2.

2023-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best light weight holiday camera

I find this is such a good camera because the camera body and the interchangable lenses are based on aluminium which keeps the weight of the whole system so light and small for carrying around on holidays and days out. I do have a full frame DSLR system which I use for work but the weight is so heavy I would not want to carry a backpack of cameras and lenses for pleasure

Dicky

2023-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Great camera but...

Does good job with pics, but LCD is bad against the sun, and LCD got pinkish colours (broken) after 2 months being used 3 times /week.

Dariv

2023-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant

Lovely camera with a retro look (in grey). Build quality feels sturdy and lightweight enough to be used on walks without lugging around a lot of kit.

Bee30

2022-12-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ideal camera for an advanced beginner

I found the a6000 to be very easy to operate and give great quality results. It is considerable improvement on the Sony a5000 which I used previously.

Hemidonax

2022-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great features and price for a beginner like me.

From my use and research this is the right camera for me.

CZ108

2022-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for beginners

After 2 months of using it I can say that it does what it is supposed to do and more! Wifi option lets you send the images directly to your phone and the sensor is the best you can get at this price range.

Nel66

2022-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice camera

Bought a6000 as an addition to my rx10m4., great little camera even with kit lens it takes great photos...

MHS71

2022-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb Little Mirrorless Cameras at a Great Price

I bought this camera a few weeks ago and am delighted with its capabilities. Great camera for everyday shooting and on holidays. I've added a sample photo taken in a maritime museum of an old boat building exhibit in low light, handheld without flash.

Old D.

2022-09-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this camera

I bought this camera years ago and I can tell you there is nothing like it. I have nothing but praise for this Sony Camera a6000. I would recommend it to everyone. I have given this camera a true workout, I mainly use it for video's but the pictures are great has well.

Bluestars

2022-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Grate features

I'm so happy Good camera User friendly Highly recommended

Elango

2022-08-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera

Bought the Sont A6000 at the end of last month and am finding it easy to use, fast to focus and producing quality photo's.

Freview

2022-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Yet

Brought the camera just over a week ago, its easy to use, fits my grip perfectly, produces great images

Chas 5.

Sony a6000 Specifications

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E-Mount

  • Camera Format

    APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)

  • Pixels

    Actual: 24.7 Megapixel
    Effective: 24.3 Megapixel

  • Max Resolution

    24MP: 6000 x 4000

  • Sensor Type / Size

    CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6mm

  • File Formats

    Still Images: JPEG, RAW
    Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Dust Reduction System

    Yes

  • Memory Card Type

    SD
    SDHC
    SDXC
    Memory Stick Pro Duo
    Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo

  • Video Recording Resolution

    1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 24 fps
    1440 x 1080: 30 fps
    640 x 480: 30 fps

  • Video Format AVCHD

    1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28Mbps)
    1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (24Mbps)
    1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17Mbps)

  • Video Format MP4 High Definition

    1440 x 1080 / 30 fps (12Mbps)

  • Video Format MP4 Standard Definition

    640 x 480 / 30 fps (3Mbps)

  • Video Aspect Ratio

    3:2, 4:3, 16:9

  • Audio Recording

    Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo

  • Focus Type

    Auto & Manual

  • Focus Mode

    Automatic (A), Continuous-servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M) , Single-servo AF (S)

  • Autofocus Points

    Phase Detection: 179
    Contrast Detection: 25

  • Viewfinder

    Viewfinder Type: Electronic
    Viewfinder Size: 0.39"
    Viewfinder Pixel Count: 1,440,000
    Viewfinder Eye Point: 23.00 mm
    Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 1.07x
    Diopter Adjustment: - 4 to +3 m
    Display Screen: 3" Widescreen Tilting LCD (921,600)
    Screen Coverage: 100%

  • ISO Sensitivity

    Auto, 100-25600

  • Shutter

    Type: Electronic & Mechanical
    Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec, Bulb Mode
    1/4 - 1/4000 sec in Movie Mode

  • Remote Control

    RM-DSLR2 (Optional)

  • Metering Method

    Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture Priority, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Memory Recall, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama

  • Exposure Metering Range

    EV 0.0 - EV 20.0

  • Exposure Compensation

    -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

  • White Balance Modes

    Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater

  • Burst Rate

    Up to 11 fps
    Up to 6 fps
    Up to 2.5 fps

  • Flash Modes

    Auto
    Fill-in
    Off
    Rear Sync
    Red-eye Reduction
    Slow Sync
    Wireless

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes

  • Flash

    Guide No.: 19.69' (6 m) ISO100
    Max Sync Speed: 1 / 160 sec
    Flash Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
    Dedicated Flash System: TTL
    External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, Wireless

  • Shutter Lag

    0.02 Seconds

  • Continuous Shooting

    Up to 11 fps

  • Self Timer

    10 sec, 2 sec

  • Connectivity

    HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0, Wired Remote Port

  • Wi-Fi Capable

    Yes

  • Included Software Requirements

    Windows: Vista (SP2), 7 (SP1), 8
    Mac: OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8

  • Battery

    NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2VDC, 1080mAh

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8" (120.0 x 67.0 x 45.0mm)

  • Weight

    12.13 oz (344g) with battery and memory card

  • Kit Lens

    Focal Length: 16-50mm (35mm comparable 24-75mm)
    Aperture: Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 / Minimum: f/22.0 - 36.0
    Angle of View: 83 Degree - 32 Degree
    Minimum Focus Distance: 9.84" (25 cm)
    Magnification: 0.215x
    Elements/Groups: 9/8
    Diaphragm Blades: 7
    Autofocus: yes
    Image Stabilization: yes
    Filter Thread: 40.5mm
    Dimensions (DxL): 2.63 x 1.19" (66.7 x 30.2mm)
    Weight: 4.09 oz (116g)

  • UPC Code

    027242885059

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About Sony a6000

FEATURED REVIEWS

98/100

By PWRocketS

Finally a mirrorless camera that is better than a DSLR! I finally sold my DSLR gears after purchasing the A6000 & the 16-70 f4 Zeiss. The Good: Great sensor with lots of resolution and dynamic range. Very responsive and the EVF provided a great shooting experience. Almost all buttons are customizable. Very easy to download photos to my iPad/ iPhone via Wi-Fi. Can be improved: the LCD screen is nice but sometimes it is difficult to see under bright sunlight (minor problem since I can use EVF...

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A6000 Lens-to-photograph Quality Challenges DSLRs

By haroldjohnsonusa

This camera has replaced my big, bulky DSLRs. The reason we went to DSLR cameras was the photo quality from lens, to sensor, to printed or displated photographs. The Sony A6000 camera gives us the lens-to-photograph quality of the best DSLRs.

Tell your story by using this Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless digital camera. It allows you to take photos and videos so that you can record all your favorite moments, yet it's extremely lightweight, letting you take this E-mount camera virtually anywhere. A powerful rechargeable lithium-ion battery ensures it takesplenty of photos on a single charge, letting you take it with you on long walks and hikes. You get plenty of flexibility thanks to the pair of lenses that come with this camera bundle a 16-50mm lens and a 55-210mm lens. They cover the full range from wide-angle to long telephoto, letting you choose the perfect lens for the job. In addition, because each lens is lightweight, it doesn't add too much bulk to your mirrorless digital camera.

When you're ready to take your shot, you can take single images or use the burst function on this Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless digital camera to take up to 11 frames per second. Quick-access dials and custom buttons let you rapidly select the right mode to adjust aperture, ISO or shutter speed. Ultra-fast autofocus can track and hone in on images in as little as 0.06 seconds, ensuring this Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless digital camera creates 24.3-megapixel photos that are filled with extraordinary detail.

Test the limits of your creativity with the premium mirrorless DSLR that's focused on speed. Every artistic shot you take-from fast-action to candid-benefits from 24.3MP detail and the world's fastest auto focus. For capturing crucial moments that go by in a blink, the A6000 can shoot 11 photos in one second. It's compact and easy to use, too. Two quick-access dials let you change settings on the fly. Very intuitive.

Compact and Lightweight Mirrorless DSLR
The a6000 is a super-compact mirrorless camera that's about half the size and weight of a typical DSLR, yet it has the same size APS-C sensor as most DSLRs. The interchangeable lenses and E-mount system make the a6000 more versatile than almost any other camera on the market.

High Resolution 24MP APS-C Sensor
Get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to the newly developed 24.3 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. It has higher resolution than most DSLRs and adopts the same gapless on-chip lens structure as the a7R for ultimate image quality and light sensitivity.

Better Images through BIONZ X Processing
The new BIONZ X image processor faithfully reproduces textures and details in real time via extra high-speed processing capabilities delivering true-to-life images - as seen by the naked eye. It enables greater natural detail, and richer tonal gradations.

Ultra-fast Response
Capture the perfect moment - the a6000 realizes 11 frames per second continuous shooting with AF (Auto Focus) tracking by making the most of the wide-area 179-point phase-detection AF sensor. Even when dealing with a moving subject the a6000's superb moving-subject tracking performance ensures you get the shot during still or video capture.

Easy and Intuitive Controls
Despite its small size, the a6000 gives you full DSLR control and immediate access to the functions you need to shoot like a pro. Two dials on top and a rear-mounted control wheel allow quick selection of shooting modes and camera settings.

Instantly Connect via NFC and Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible smartphone or tablet and the PlayMemories Camera Apps. Frame your shot on your device's LCD, snap the shutter, and then transfer the images directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading. And with NFC (near field communication) technology, connecting has never been easier. Simply tap the camera to an NFC-enabled device, and you're ready to shoot and share without wires or hassles.

Stunning Low Light Photos
With 20% higher sensitivity than the NEX-7 due to the newly developed Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor, you get stunning detail in low light from ISO range 100 25000. And for an additional burst of light, the a6000 features a pop-up flash and a standard hot shoe for additional flash accessories.

Full HD Output
Capture Full 1920 x 1080 HD uncompressed clean-screen video files with external recording devices via an HDMI connection in 60p and 60i frame rates. Selectable in-camera AVCHD codec frame rates include super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, while MP4 codec is also available for smaller files for easier upload to the web.

What You See is What You Get
View every scene in rich detail on the high contrast 1.4M dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF. It delivers 100% frame coverage with an approximately 33 Degree viewing angle for corner-to-corner visibility. Not only that, the viewfinder displays what will appear in your recordings, including the effects of your camera settings so you can fine-tune focus and preview your shots before you take the picture.

PlayMemories Camera Apps
Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. Find apps to fit your shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos directly to Facebook or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.

Cover Every Shooting Angle
Snap shots high over crowds or down low to capture a pet's eye view with the tiltable 3.0" (921k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display that boasts a range of movement of approximately up 90 degrees and down 45 degrees. Easily scroll through menus and preview life thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation.

DSLR-like Focusing Speed
Enhanced Fast Hybrid auto focus combines speedy phase-detection AF with highly accurate contrast-detection AF, which has been accelerated through a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm, to achieve among the fastest autofocusing performance of any full-frame camera. First, phase-detection AF with 179 densely placed phase-detection AF points swiftly and efficiently moves the lens to bring the subject nearly into focus. Then contrast-detection AF with wide AF coverage fine-tunes the focusing in the blink of an eye.

Sony a6000 Features

  • All the quality in half the size & weight of other DSLRs
  • World's fastest auto focus with 179 AF points and 11 Fps
  • Capture life in high resolution with 24MP APS-C sensor
  • Instant sharing via smartphone with Wi-Fi and NFC
  • Stunning low light photos with ISO range of 100-25600
  • Easy and intuitive controls help you shoot like a pro
  • Record Full HD 1080/24/60P video
  • What you see is what you get with an OLED Viewfinder
  • Convenient features - Tilt LCD, pop-up flash and MI shoe
  • Enhance your camera and creativity with Camera Apps

Product Documents

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What's in the box:

  • Sony Alpha A6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens (SELP1650)
  • Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (SEL55210/B)
  • NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
  • AC Adapter AC-UB10
  • Micro USB Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Eyepiece Cup
  • Lens Caps
  • Lens Hoods
  • Sony 1-Year Warranty