How To Choose The Right Sony A6000 Camera | MPB

00:00 The Sony A6000 series introduction
00:26 The Sony A6600 series explained
01:57 The Sony A6000
03:06 The Sony A6300
03:21 The Sony A6500
04:09 The Sony A6100
05:07 The Sony A6400
05:41 The Sony A6600
06:26 Conclusion: what Sony A6000 series camera should you buy

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The Sony a6000 camera line-up can seem a bit confusing at a first glance. In this video, you will learn the differences between the Sony A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500 and finally the A6600 and decide which one might be a good choice for you.

Read on to learn about the Sony A6000 series and hear our buying guide for 2022.

Released in 2014 and replaced the older a5000 series. The Sony a6000 shoots 24.3 megapixels photos in JPG or RAW format. It also records video in 1080p resolution with continuous autofocus and face detection although its AF system is a bit slower than in the newer models. Since its release, Sony has also improved the colour rendition in JPGs so the latest models will give you better colours straight out of the camera.

Choose the a6100 if you have a bit more money to spend and shoot mostly stills, without the need for advanced video features.

Two years after the a6000, Sony released the more advanced a6300. Compared to the previous model, it had a much better LCD screen and viewfinder, the ability to film in 4K, greatly improved autofocus system and microphone input amongst the main features.

Purchase a Sony A6300 if you are a more advanced user and need more control over your camera. Choose it also if you create both photos and videos and need the flat picture profiles for more flexibility while colour grading.

The A6400 has the best cost for features ratio. It has most of the advanced features available in the series, amazing autofocus, 4K video with S-log 2 and 3 picture profiles and so on. If you didn’t need the IBIS, I would choose this one.

If you need the in-body image stabilisation and can’t afford the latest a6600, then go for the a6500.

If you want it all and don’t mind the bigger size and missing flash, then go for the a6600.

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Which is your favourite Sony camera from the series? Let us know in the comments.

[patmat.]

Very good review. You rightly started with clarifing what many other YouTubers can't seem to graps : 3 camera levels (eco, pro, pro+IBIS)

[CrazySpikesOfficial]

New to real photography since December 2021. Got the A6000 used for around 200$ and a 18-105mm lens. Later I bought sonys 200-600 lens and pictures is nice but missing features like better video quality and mic input and now im in need for better AF. Looking into A7 models but I think im still want to have aps-c sensor.. So this video helped me to understand what camera I should aim for.. Thank you! (a6500 or a6600 it will be)

[naihongsar]

Thanks, it's very helpful, I thought a6400 is for me .

[cameraprepper]

I wish for a future A7000/A9000 with improved IBIS, improved buttons, improved 40 megapixels sensor and EVF with at least 5.8 mega dots and good optical magnification.

[maesl]

Hey there, I'm in the lookout for my first mirrorless camera. Right now, I'm really leaning towards the a6500 and ZV-E10 (used/refurbished for 400-650€). While I'd prefer to stick with Sony for E-mount, it's not a deal-breaker if I can't. My focus is about 60% on video and 40% on photography. Good software and mobile support are important to me and I'd love it if the camera can shoot videos in 4K or higher (ibis would be awesome as well). My budget is around 400-600€, whether it's new, refurbished, or used. I'm also fine with waiting for new releases as my camera purchase is planned around summer. Any advice or recommendations would be awesome and i hope someone can help me out!

[pasqualecoach]

What do you think about the sony a6500?