- Model: Sony a6000
- Sensor Size: APS-C Camera Format
- Resolution: 24 MP
- Max Video Quality: HD 1080
- In-Body Stabilization: None
- Special Features: Built-in Flash, Clean HDMI Out
- Configuration: Body & Lens
Description
Sony’s latest 24.3 MP Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor; advanced Fast Hybrid Autofocus system; SVGA Tru-Finder. 16-50 mm power zoom lens included.
The Power of Speed
The Sony a6000 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera features ultrafast autofocus (0.06 seconds), 179 AF tracking points and 11 frames per second-while capturing 24.3MP of rich, professional detail. The future of digital imaging is here
Fast Hybrid AF with 179 phase-detection points
Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF (auto focus) combines speedy phase-detection AF with highly accurate contrast-detection AF. Accelerated through a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm, Fast Hybrid AF achieves among the fastest autofocusing performance of any camera (0.06 second).
Ultra-fast response up to 11 fps
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.
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 in a body about half the size and weight. Moreover the α6000 adopts the same gapless on-chip lens structure as the award-winning a7 for ultimate image quality and light sensitivity.
What you see is what you get with an OLED Viewfinder
View every scene in rich detail on the high contrast 1.4M dot Tru-Finder™OLED Electronic Viewfinder. Featuring a new optical system with four double aspherical lenses, it delivers 100% frame coverage with an approximately 33° viewing angle for corner-to-corner visibility. The advantage of an EVF over an OVF is that the electronic viewfinder displays what will appear in your recordings, including the effects of your camera settings so you can fine-tune exposure, color and focus in your preview before you take the picture.
Frame at any angle with a tiltable 3” LCD
The tiltable 3.0” (921k dots) Xtra Fine™ LCD display makes it easy to photograph over crowds or capture pets eye to eye at low angles. Swinging up approx. 90° and down approx. 45° makes it easy to frame at any angle. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while WhiteMagic™ technology dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight.
Smartphone remote control & sharing via NFC & Wi-Fi®
Sharing your gorgeous photos with your family and social networks has never been easier. Wi-Fi™ connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible Smartphone or Tablet using the PlayMemories Mobile Apps™. Use your device’s LCD to frame your image and control the camera shutter. You can even transfer the images taken directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading – sharing has never been easier. Connectivity has been simplified to one-touch utilizing NFC (near field communication). Connect by simply touch the camera to the compatible NFC enabled device.
Enhance your creativity with PlayMemories Camera Apps™
Personalize your camera by adding new features with PlayMemories Camera Apps™. Find apps to fit your shooting enhance your creativity from like; time lapse, motion shot light shaft 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. www.playmemoriescameraapps.com
ull HD 1080/24/60P video
Make movie magic with Full HD 1920 x 1080 video in cinematic 24p, or capture fast action at incredible 60p and 60i frame-rates.3 Tracking moving subjects is not a problem, made even easier with the α6000’s 179 point AF (auto focus) system –. Selectable in-camera – Blu-ray quality – AVCHD™ or simple and easier upload to the web – MP4 codecs are available. For serious videographers, uncompressed clean-screen video files to external recording devices is possible via the HDMI® connection 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.
Easy and intuitive controls help you shoot like a pro
Despite its small size, the α6000 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. In addition to the Fn button, there’s seven customizable buttons, which can be assigned any of 474 functions.
Stunning low light photos with ISO range of 100-25600
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 in low light from ISO range 100 – 25000. And for an additional burst of light, the α6000 features a pop-up flash and a standard hot shoe for additional flash accessories.
Low light situations not a problem
Built-in pop-up flash in a compact camera body is perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot. Combine with high ISO sensitivity – from 100 to 16000 ISO – to enable shooting in just about any setting.
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, richer tonal gradations, lower noise and more realistic images whether you shoot stills or video.
4K Still image output by HDMI8 or Wi-Fi® for viewing on 4K TVs
Enjoy Ultra High Definition slide shows directly from the camera to a compatible 4K television. The α6000 converts images for optimized 4K image size playback (8MP). Enjoy expressive rich colors and amazing detail like never before. Images can be viewed via an optional HDMI®.
New Eye AF control
Thanks to extremely accurate eye detection, faces will be sharply focused – even when capturing a subject partially turned away from the camera and with a shallow depth of field – as the camera can prioritize a single pupil. A green frame appears over the prioritized eye when focus has been achieved for easy confirmation. Eye AF can be used when the function is assigned to a customizable button, allowing users to instantly activate it depending on the scene.
Powerful imagery is all yours with this Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless digital camera. It’s ultralight thanks to its mirrorless camera design, which means it’sthinner and easier to carry than a traditional DSLR, and it has all the performance characteristics of a standard crop-sensor DSLR, including a range ofcontrol options that let you alter shutter speed, aperture and ISO within moments. This Sony digital camera takes photos using its 24.3-megapixel Exmor sensor, and the BIONZ X image processing produces impressive color and outstanding clarity even when the ISO is ramped up to 25,600. It also lets you shoot up to 11 photos per second so that you can capture your favorite sporting and fast-moving moments.
All this means that this Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless digital camera needs to have an ultra-fast autofocus, and the camera doesn’t disappoint. It can hone in on your subjects in as little as 0.06 seconds, and its 179 phase detection points produce impressive coverage across the image. A powerful electronic viewfinder lets you preview the photo with all the effects included, or you can use the tiltable 3-inch LCD to take photos and videos from a wide variety of angles when using this Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorlessdigital camera.
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° 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° and down 45°. 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.