Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Black
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Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16–50mm Retractable Lens: Start capturing realistic images and HD video footage for yourself or your clients with the Sony Alpha a6000, which features a 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and comes with a 16–50mm lens that's lightweight for easy transport. When you're all set, just connect your devices via the camera's built-in Wi-Fi to share photos with loved ones. .
Features
16–50mm Power Zoom lens included
Start capturing sharp, detailed photos and videos right away. Features ED and aspherical elements.
Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens
Color
Black
Product Set
w/ 16-50mm Lens
Camera Model Family
Sony a6000
Digital Camera Type
Mirrorless Camera with Lens
Imaging
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Image Sensor Size
APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
Total Pixels
25 megapixels
Image Resolution (Display)
6000 x 4000
Zoom Capability
Yes
Digital Zoom
4x
In-Camera Image Stabilization
No
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Image File Format(s)
AVCHD, JPEG, MPEG-4, RAW
Focus
Autofocus
Yes
Eye Autofocus (Eye AF)
Yes
Exposure Control
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 - 30 sec.
Minimum Aperture
f/3.5
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Minimum ISO
100
Maximum ISO
25600
Maximum Expandable ISO
25600
Brightness Control
Yes
Burst Mode
Yes
Burst Rate
11 frames per second
Self Timer
Yes
Self-Timer Delay
10 seconds
Shooting Modes
None
Panorama Mode
Yes
Scene Modes
No
White Balance Modes
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent and more
Effective Pixels
24.3 megapixels
Lens
Lens Mount Compatibility
Sony E-Mount
Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Minimum Focal Length
16 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
50 millimeters
In-Lens Image Stabilization
Yes
Lens Series
Sony PZ
Lens Model Number
SELP1650
Flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync
Integrated Flash
Yes
External Flash Mount
Other
Display
Display Type
LCD
Screen Size
3 inches
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Touch Screen
No
Varying Angle Screen
Yes
Video
Standardized Video Resolution
Full HD (1080p)
Maximum Video Frame Rate
Up to 60 fps
HDR Mode
Yes
Slow Motion Recording
No
HD Movie Mode Focus
Automatic
Storage
Number of Memory Card Slots
1
Compatibility
Tripod/Monopod Mountable
Yes
Memory Card Compatibility
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Remote Compatible
Yes
Features
Face Detection
Yes
Smile Mode
Yes
Integrated GPS
No
Records Audio
Yes
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi, NFC
Output(s)
HDMI
Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
PictBridge Enabled
No
Power
Rechargeable Battery
Yes
AC Adapter Compatible
Yes
Removable Battery
Yes
Battery Model
NP-FW50
Number of Batteries Required
1
Number of Images Per Charge
360
Included
Number of Lenses Included
1
Camera Bag/Case Included
No
Batteries Included
Yes
AC Adapter Included
Yes
Memory Card Included
No
Dimensions
Product Height
2.6 inches
Product Width
4.7 inches
Product Depth
1.8 inches
Product Weight
0.756 pounds
Filter Diameter
40.5 millimeters
Camera Body Weight
0.628125 pounds
Other
UPC
027242878822
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Customer reviews
4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3290 reviews
(3,290 customer reviews)
Rating by feature
Value
4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Quality
4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Ease of Use
4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
96%would recommend to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers admire the Alpha a6000's camera quality, ease of use, compact size, and lightweight design, frequently praising its impressive photo capabilities and user-friendly interface. While some users mention that the battery life could be improved, and the lack of a touchscreen is noted, the overall feedback highlights the camera's strengths. Many also appreciate its range of features at a competitive price point.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall great compact camera with great resolution
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The camera is great, image quality is great. Good quality images in low light situations without using a flash. Nice compact size. The thing that is bad with this camera is its WiFi. You can read other articles about it online, to be brief, it is nearly impossible to set it up with a Windows PC. All the online recommendation did not work. Tried it on 2 different PC's. You can only access your images if the cable is connected. The SONY website was of no help in debugging the issue. Another minor issue is the Battery life is short. One day I found the battery dead after about 125 shots. The panoramic images come out great when the feature works. I often get a warning from the camera that I moved the camera too fast, even if I move it extremely slow. All the issues I mentioned I consider minor. The image quality is really great and it is a fun camera to use. I found the menu and settings easy to get use to. I did a few night shots and was actually surprised at how well the images came out. Attached is a photo taken at night with no flash in a pumpkin patch. The only lighting was from street lights in the distance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great starting camera for pictures and videos
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this camera to be able to take great quality pictures as well as recording video off of a tripod. I looked at DSLR cameras, and did not see any benefit in buying one. This one was lighter, more compact, and in my opinion, much better looking. It has a black (aluminum?) body which makes it look great. But not only does it look great, it performs great.
This camera has is 24.3 megapixels, and can record video in 1080p at 60 frames for 20 minutes at a time. For the price (I got it on sale for $550) you can not beat the quality. This is the first dedicated camera I have purchased, and I am absolutely pleased with it. It is simple to set up and use, and ready to go. It has two auto modes, Superior Auto and Intelligent Auto for picture taking. Both of these modes basically sense the lighting and scenery and set the camera up to take the best picture in that setting. It also has a scene selection mode in which you can select what you are taking pictures of, and it presets the mode to what it thinks will create the best possible picture. You can also manually adjust everything you want to customize your shots. The video quality is great as long as there is ample light, I would recommend that you purchase an external microphone if you are going to be recording video.
The preview screen on the back looks great. You can adjust the viewing angle (up or down), but it does not flip over the side or top to be able to view it from the front of the camera. It has a view finder as well, but I do not really use it, but it does work and looks good. Overall this camera seems to be good build quality and I have not found any defects with it.
I can also easily transfer pictures I take from the camera, to my phone via Wi-Fi that the camera creates. This makes it easy for me to quickly share great pictures with family and friends.
Overall I think that this camera is perfect for the price range and what it was made for. No it does not have a full frame sensor, but it also does not have a full frame sensor price tag. I would 100% buy it again. In the picture I did place the camera in a cage for more versatility while filming, it is not included with the product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Cons mentioned:
Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, lightweight, powerful Camera
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This camera is amazing. Not only is it small and portable but the pictures are beautiful. I send my photos right to my phone with the touch of a button and by opening a free app on my phone, they're there. I've talked multiple people with different photography skill levels into purchasing this camera. The Auto feature is flawless, the interchangeable lenses are addicting, the photo resolutions are crystal clear, it's ISO is great for low light shooting, etc.
The only "negative" I have on it is I really enjoyed the screen flipping completely around, like on the Sony a5100. BUT it has the viewfinder, which the a5100 does not, and that is really nice to have in bright situations.
Overall I would recommend this camera (or the a5100) to any one. I've sold 6 of my friends on them and they are just as happy. Add that warranty and take this on weekend hikes, throw it into a backpack, a purse, or even throw it around your neck and tourist around for a bit, without worrying about accidents. You will love this camera!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent entry camera, not the best for video
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall there is a ton of helpful info out there on this camera, and many reviews here do it justice. For an entry-level camera, the quality cannot be beat. There is great customization options for the wheels in manual mode to take shots exactly how you want, and the auto-modes work well too. While I highly rate the camera, there are a few things that really annoy me. Most of the pros are already out there so I'll just get to what I dislike; almost all of the dislikes have to do with video.
1. Microphone. The onboard mic is OK, but not great. This wouldn't be a big deal, except Sony did not include a microphone input on this camera. The only way to get external audio in is to purchase the Sony multi-interface shoe microphone, which doesn't even sound that good. So you cannot use any other microphones from your other rigs. What I've opted to do is use a Zoom H1N, and mount it on top of the camera with a blank cold-shoe plate-to-screw adapter. This works, but of course I have to manually add and sync audio, adding unnecessary workload, but not a ton.
2. Autofocus is quick on the lens but zooming and focusing is very audible through any camera-mounted microphone, which is annoying. Louder than it is outside the camera.
3. The LCD screen swivel is only partial-vertical swivel, which is practically useless. The mechanism used is fantastically strong for how light it is, but it is totally useless for framing shots if no one is behind the camera. Would really love to see a flip screen so you can frame from the front, especially with how portable this camera is, it's not likely there will always be someone else around to shoot.
4. Sony remote control app is obnoxious. It's cool that I can control it from my phone, but it's not cool that you can only control it in a few modes, and cannot use it in video mode. I thought with the remote camera app that I'd finally be able to self-frame video shots! Nope. Also annoying with the app is that you have to scan the camera basically every time you want to use it, which takes some time. Why can't I save the camera so I can connect to it every time without scanning the displayed QR code?
5. Battery life is pretty terrible, and the batteries take forever to charge too.
6. The camera straps hook onto little metal rings on the side of the camera. It's extremely difficult to remove the clips that hold onto the camera straps, and the rings are actually affixed to the camera and cannot be removed, even though they protrude right out of the chassis and are really annoying when you're holding the camera in certain ways.
Like I said, these seem like a lot of negatives but there are tons of positives too. I just wanted to voice my frustrations. I will be keeping this camera around though, if not purely for the super convenient size factor when going on trips. Love the camera though in every other way!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It made the trip memorable
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the camera because I needed something smaller and lighter than my old DSLR. I needed more megapixels, video, and a killer-fast autofocus to use at rock concerts. It's small enough to easily fit in my purse and get into the concerts, and was unobtrusive while shooting tourist snaps on London streets. The learning curve is steep - and occasionally I got bogged down with too many features, but I'll keep learning. The megapixels allowed me to zoom in close, even without a long lens, and I could see the details on Brian May's guitar, Roger Taylor's sticks flying on the drums, and sweat on Adam Lambert's face. The button for shooting video is a bit hard to find and press, but with that effort, i also got great videos. The burst mode is fabulous - I used that during the concerts and got great shots to choose from. I am still learning, but I'm thrilled with the camera so far. Without the bulk of my Nikon DSLR, I was able to engage and interact with people, dance at the concerts, and not worry about announcing myself as a tourist. And I got better shots!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Pros and Novices
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased my Alpha 6000 on Black Friday of 2015, but the first time I encounter this camera was in the store many months before.
At first, the price put me off. I was not able to afford the camera at it's near thousand dollar price tag, but I knew if I waited and save it would be worth. I was so right.
The reason I wanted this camera so badly is because I wanted something I could shoot video with that wasn't in your face. I am working on building a professional video portfolio and part of it is doing intimate interviews that don't require a whole lot, but it can be very intimidating to have a huge camera in your face when you are trying to be sincere about the topic. Big cameras make people so nervous and understandably.
I spent MONTHS researching this camera and those comparable to it. I would NOT recommend buying this camera with just the body only because you are getting a great deal with the lens. Trust me, it is worth a little more money and investment for the lens.
One of the most difficult things I encountered in my research is figuring out what the internal mic sounds like. Mind you, I am not expecting to use the internal mic for my professional bits, but sometimes it is nice to have and to use for the light background stuff. After finally finding a video that compared all the aspects of the camera to a Canon one, including the sound, I was sold completely. The internal mic works so wonderfully and you could honestly get away with not using an external one for your audio if you are doing projects like I am.
There's not a whole lot of bad with this camera. It is truly easy to use and fun to play with; I would definitely recommend it for everyone, especially the novices trying to go more pro. The camera is weightless, simple to learn, and just a joy to have. It is definitely something you will use for years.
This review is from Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great color and very lightweight
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had this camera for about 6 weeks. I was able to take it on a short trip to the mountains. Photos are very clear. In-camera menus are much easier to navigate than they were in a Canon I had. Colors are bright! I have not printed any photos yet, but the digital images look great. So easy to carry as it is much lighter than I expected. Easy switch out of lenses. Two small drawbacks are the neck strap is very rough and uncomfortable enough I switched it out, and the lens covers don't have a cord to hold them to the camera when not in use (and no holes in covers to add a cord).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awsome Camera... lots to learn... easy to use
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great camera. You have all kind of videos online to teach you how to properly use and navigate. Not too big, not too heavy. Endless functions and modes. Starting lens is goood, but take into consideration you will soon want to get a bigger lens, then a bigger and so on.....
This review is from Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Silver
A:AnswerHello Brian, Kindly check the following lenses: SEL16F28, SEL1670Z and SEL35F18 because of their wide angle capability they are ideal for night portrait or shooting. Dave