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| Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-6
NEX-6 vs A6000 |
Panasonic TS5
TS5 vs TS6 |
| Successor: |
Sony A6100
A6000 vs A6100 |
Panasonic TS7
TS6 vs TS7 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | A6000 | TS6 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-6000 | FT6 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | $299.99 |
| Street Price: | $674.00 | $297.99 |
| Date Available: | 2014-04-15 | 2015-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.5 oz
(468 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
7.5 oz
(214 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.6 x
1.8 in. (120 x 67 x 45 mm) |
4.3 x
2.7 x
1.1 in. (109 x 67 x 29 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 43.00 feet (13 meters) |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 1.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,347 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW (compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.1 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC; XAVC S format added in firmware v2.00 | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical and 1 ED element, Anti-fog glass |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | 28 - 128mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | 4.9 - 22.8mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | 4.60x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture | f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (179 points phase-detection AF, 25 points contrast-detection AF), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (Small / Medium / Large) | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 1,440K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.07x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; 51200 available with MFNR | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/1300 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama | Sports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Advanced Underwater,Panorama Shot; Scene modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control modes: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
| Self Timer: | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | 0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC; XAVC S format added in firmware v2.00 | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 10.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, IR or Wi-FI | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.44 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.1 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 47 | 7 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 21 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.143 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.42 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.022 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.151s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 310 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (Image Data Converter 4, Remote Camera Control, PlayMemories Home) | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows Vista SP2/7 SP1/8, Mac OS X v10.6-10.8 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Bionz X image processor, Fast Hybrid AF (179 PDAF and 25 CDAF points), Full HD 1080p60 movies, 11 fps burst mode, Wi-Fi with NFC, clean HDMI output | Waterproof to 43 ft, dustproof, shockproof to 6.6 ft, freeze-proof to 14 degrees F and pressure resistance to 220 lbf, LED "Torch Light", compass, altimeter, barometer, GPS, Wi-Fi and NFC. Available in camouflage, blue, orange or red. |
