Customer Ratings & Reviews

This a great camera that offers the best just like all the top end cameras... Be sure to get a 50mm lens or 105-200mm prime lens to really see the Great quality

This camera has tons of features and options fell in love instantly

It was a good choice for me in beginning of studing taking a nice pics.

I'm an amateur photographer having toyed around with film cameras of old, point and shot cameras as well as other digital models. I bought the A6000 as an upgrade of my old DSC-H50. The H50 was my work horse which I use for producing portrait graphics, product shots for my business and occasional social events. It did what it supposed to do but, not everything. I evaluated different models and based on the following criteria: 1. Price and Quality 2. Usability 3. Size and Ergonomics 4. Features 5. Lenses 6. APS-C 7. Speed (Shooting and Over-all responsiveness 8. Point and Shoot Feature I narrowed my options to pro-sumer brands from Nikon, Canon, and Sony (A7) and either a full frame or an APS-C system. 1. Price: The price of the APS-C with its pro features was really hard to ignore compared to full frame professional systems. Check out the prices online and you'll see what i mean. Quality a. The body is plastic but as long as it is hard resin plastic which is strong and light, I'm happy with the weight. b. I believe the plastic door for the HDMI and Multi-USB ports may break if not handle properly, so handle with care. c. The reticulated flash is kinda fragile, so handle with care. Be sure to store it when moving around and deploy it only when needed. d. The buttons and rotating rings and knobs are firm and not too soft. It prevents accidental changing of settings. e. The flash died after 1.5 weeks of extensive use. Since I was a Best Buy rewards member (now an Elite Plus member) my unit was replaced with a brand new one without too much brohaha. That's what I call customer service. I bought the unit in store and I may have gotten a lemon, because they told me that this is the 1st time they had a defective flash unit problem. The rest of the camera features still worked in spite of the flash being broken. My advise is, when you buy any electronic unit, test it extensively in the 1st few days so that you'll be able to find out if it has defects. 2. Usability a. The EVF, though lower in resolution quality than its predecessors and other competing brands, is just perfect. It's an EVF, period. There is no noticeable lag when panning and the area coverage is perfect for me. The sensor that activates it is too sensitive. The EVF sensor (when turned ON) should detect objects within 10 cm, NOT 30cm which can be annoying especially if you're using the reticulated display. Not a deal breaker, but a room for improvement which can be fixed (hopefully) by firmware upgrades. The controls are easy to understand. b. The Flash It's a good fill flash that's also effective within around 6 feet. Increasing the compensation to +3 would likely extend it to around 15'. But the good quality even on high ISO settings makes the size and power of the flash just enough. It's not there to replace professional flash capabilities, it's there if you need a flash. The reticulation allows you to bounce the flash if you need to bounce it. This simple capability can greatly improve the quality of your shots if you know how to use it. It takes getting used to propping one finger to push the reticulating flash to point upward. Adjust the flash compensation for longer reach. It's more than enough for my needs. Night shots are a challenge to shoot, but the pro-features of the A6000 (exposure compensation, ISO setting, HDR setting, HDO settings) makes it easier to adjust the quality of the night shots. Learn the features of the camera and you would have a host of solutions to address lighting problems. Forget post processing, learn how to use the features I mentioned and you'll get good quality nights shots. c. The 16-50mm PZ F3.5 kit lens. Adequate for my use. at 16mm, I can take selfies with a good coverage of the background or landscape. Quality is good under average lighting conditions. It's a good carry around lens and for tackling close quarter situations. The 16mm is good for landscape. I cant complain really. The 50mm is good for portrait and bokeh shots . Not as great as the dedicated SEL 50mm F1.8 but acceptable. d. Using a SEL 50mm F1.8 I bought a dedicated 50mm lens (in FF specs) it gives me an equivalent 75mm characteristic. Very good quality for regular portraits with soft bokeh shots. Low light shots are well rendered. 3. Size and Ergonomics The size is not pocketable on regular jeans, denims or shirts, but the 16-50mm combo will allow you to pocket it on a regular size coat pocket. It's comfortable to hold for my hand size. My hands are slender and small (not short and stubby!) The right hand grip is enough for a steady and secure grip. Not to big and not to small for me. Maybe too small for those with large gigantic hands. I suggest you try it "for comfort" 4. Features Everything I need is in there: Bokeh, great night shots, Fast moving shots, SLow Sync, Rear Sync, Interchangeable lens, buttons that I can program, video, fast focus using Phase Detection. Every professional feature that I may need is in there i think. 5. The love it or hate it e-mount lenses Either you'll love it or hate it. The availability is becoming better compared to 2 years ago. But how many do you really need? It depends on how you wanna use your camera. In my case, high quality product shots and occasional landscapes for use in websites requires some average quality prime lens in 16mm and 50mm. A good set of studio equipment either DIY or commercially available equipment are needed for product shots. 6. APS-C or Full Frame formats It used to be an issue for me. For the same distance away from your subject and using the same lens with the same focal length, the full frame system will capture more area of the picture versus the APS-C system. I learned to live with the limitations which I believe can be solved by buying the right lenses and positioning yourself at the right distance. The Sony A7 or A7R was being considered but the price of the A6000 APS-C system is worth considering, at least in my case it was a primary consideration. I'm no pro, but it does what I need to do and it does it pretty well in my opinion. if you have the cash, get the FF system, but consider this, Whatever you can do in the FF, you can do in the APS-C albeit using a different solution. 7. Speed Capturing moving objects requires some fiddling and common sense. With the A6000 the PDAF feature and high Frames Per Second, Shooting moving objects with less distortion and blurriness is so much easier. Over-all responsiveness of the system is okay. Minimal lag, cycling time of the flash is quite flash. 8. Point and Shoot feature I also bought the camera with my wife in mind. She may need the camera for hobby purposes, hence the capability to operate the camera with user friendly settings comparable to a point and shoot camera should be supported. The smart controls makes the configuration much easier. Dial the config to Intelligent Auto or super intelligent Auto and you're good to go. Bokeh is also easy to set-up with some fiddling, almost anybody can take great shots! My conclusion For an amateur like me who likes to produce my own materials for my websites, the A6000 + my skills can do the job. For a price that is a fraction of high end cameras, it's a no brainer. My next investment is on some accessories , but I'm still trying to observe what lenses I need and the accessories I need to buy. The investment on lenses has to wait though. I will have to comb through my shots to see which focal lengths I use extensively before buying a new lens system. Do i need a new flash systems, I'm not yet sure. DIY lighting systems maybe the way to go for me as commercial lighting systems are just bulky for me. We'll see. I'll be buying more accessories as I deem it fit. It's easy to fall prey to blogs and reviews where you need to buy this and that because they say you need it. Reality dictates, based on what I have observed with other enthusiasts, pros and amateurs alike, it all boils down on how you want to use your camera. Observe what you need using the 16-50mm lens. Use it extensively. Move around. A picture is not just about the clarity or the color correctness of the image. In general, majority of the viewers of your photos will observe the composition of the photo. Practice proper composition before you invest on high quality expensive units. It takes time, research and a lot of shooting. It's not the camera, it's the person behind the camera that takes beautiful and impressive photos. invest in tutorials and shoot a lot. Practice composition. The A6000 has everything you'll probably need to make professional looking photos. Photography can become a lifestyle and you can be drawn to spend a serious amount of money and I suggest you avail on reward systems that help you earn points which you can use to earn and purchase points or get discounts. For me Best Buy Rewards has helped me a lot. pick one that's best for you. Being a Best Buy rewards member helped me earn points and get perks that I can used to buy more accessories at discounted prices, and I get 45 days return policy instead of the usual 15 days. I can test accessories and I can return it if it doesn't suit my requirements.

The Sony A6000 is everything I could have wanted in a camera as an amateur photographer. The camera takes fantastic quality of pictures, gives the user as much or little control as they want, and is a very sturdy and strong quality of camera that can hold up to the abuse of moving to get the right photos. Here are some of my main points from my use with the camera the last 2 months. Price Obviously everyone is interested in the price of the product. I believe this camera is prices well for the amount of product you are getting. Because it is a mirrorless camera, it can take pictures at a quality of a $1000+ DLSR for a lower price. I Picked up this camera at Best Buy for $700 and did fork over the $180 for 3 years of Geek Squad to go with it. Even though $880 is still a good chunk of money I have found the camera to be well worth it. Ease of Use The Sony A6000 setting will let more professional users have complete control of all settings, or will let the newest amateur have almost no control and auto all settings for still a very great picture. I usually have the camera in full auto mode. The only times I have placed the camera in any of the manual modes is for nighttime skyline and drag racing photos. Picture Quality This camera has a 24.3 megapixels and the pictures are great. As long as I haven’t screwed things up from a camera control perspective, the photons always come out fantastic. Obviously, post editing photos is something that any realistic photographer will do, but because the photos are so great coming out of the camera, there is usually very little for me to do. For examples of photos that I have taken, please see my online portfolio: SSH-Photography.com Cons Very few cons with this camera. But here are 2 that I have found while using the Sony A6000. - Continuous shooting speed. On this camera, for sports photos or fast moving nature photos, a fast shooting speed is necessary to get the shot you want. Some more high end cameras and DSLRs will allow you to actually choose the number of photos per second. This camera will allow you to choose from low, medium or high shooting speed. The shooting speed of high is pretty fast, but what I noticed while at the drag racing track here in town is that even when shooting at a high speed with picture settings to JPEG the camera was just barely slower than I would have wanted. Now, please note that the cars I was shooting were traveling at 250+ MPH and I was standing about 20 feet away, so the kind of photos I was getting were at the extreme end of sports shooting. - Hot Shoe. The hot shoe on the top of the camera works with almost all accessories, but for some reason some of those accessories do not lock in securely completely all the time. If you notice the camera you will see the hot shoe is black compared to a Nikon or Cannon hot shoe. Part of me wonders that in an effort to keep the camera esthetically pleasing SONY painted the hot shoe in a way that makes it difficult for accessories to lock in completely sometimes. It has never been a major issue, but just something I noticed that I wish was just one more step towards perfect. Recommendation I would recommend this camera to any other individual who wanted to get into amateur photography that wanted a good quality camera for a price that is less than $1000. As I learn more about taking photos and how to become a better photographer this camera allows me to take those next steps. This camera is better than I could have imagined at first and only wish I had gotten started on this hobby a lot sooner. Once again, if you would like to see some examples of photos that I have taken please visit my online portfolio: SSH-Photography.com

Bought this camera for my vacation. Had originally planned on buying a Nikon since it what I have always had but two different associates at the store recommended this one. And it turned out to be one of my biggest regrets. A day into my trip, it started acting funny when I turn it on but didn't give it much thought. Three days later, it completely shuts down. Should have just gotten a Nikon.

Wanted to wait at least 1 year before reviewing: Absolutely 100% BEST crop sensor camera I’ve ever used, and I’ve had 4 different brands. The ease of use and solid quality inside and out, makes this a workhorse. For the money, I doubt you could do better. Yes there are cameras with more features but unless you’re already an established photographer, you won’t even miss them. This is an ABOVE basic camera and 50mm lens on it is

I had been looking for a small and lightweight mirror less camera for several months. I wanted a camera with near DSLR image quality, the ability to interchange lenses ,to shoot in a RAW format, and to manually control the settings when I desired to do so. After looking at several models in stores, and reading many reviews, I chose the Sony α6000 kit with the 16-50mm zoom lens. I have used the camera for three months and so far, I have been satisfied with my decision. The image quality is very good even with the low end lens. One drawback is that the image stabilization is built into the lens and not the camera, so the choice of lenses that fully function with the camera is limited. I am still deciding on which additional lenses I need. Sometime soon I will purchase a prime and a better zoom lens. I purchased an inexpensive adapter to use an old Rokor prime lens and Vivitar zoom lens that I used on an old 35mm film camera, but the results have been less than desired. Obviously, there is no image stabilization or auto focus capability, and the camera’s focus assist and auto exposure controls do not work with these lenses. For someone considering this camera, I suggest reading as many reviews as possible to understand both the positive and negative aspects of this camera. For those who purchase this camera, I do have some suggestions. First, if I had to do it over again, I would probably purchase only the camera body and a couple of better lenses that work with it. The kit 16-50mm zoom is adequate for beginnings and in ideal lighting conditions, but it does have some very noticable barrel and chromatic distortions at various ranges and exposures. Many of those can be corrected in photo editing programs. Sony offers a free program download to convert the .arw (Sony’s version of the RAW format) to jpeg or tiff files. This program works well when using a SONY lens, but the ability to control the image and lens settings is limited. I do not use, but understand that new Adobe products have a profile for this camera and lenses that do a nice job of correcting camera and lens distortions. I found a program named DxO Optics Pro that is much more complete than the free Sony program. In addition to offering many more settings for image quality, it allows corrections for non-Sony lenses used on the camera. If using this program, be sure to download and install the profiles for the camera and lenses that are being used with the camera. My second tip is to purchase an external battery charger and spare battery. The battery life is good, but it takes several hours for the internal charger in the camera to fully charge the battery. The external battery charges the battery in less than half the time. And thirdly, download the complete user manual from the Sony website. The small manual provided with the camera does not even cover all of the basic functions adequately. I have used the smart phone Sony app to remotely control the camera and it works with some limitations. The latency in the video stream, zoom and focus controls, and activation commands is extreme. Quick moving scenes are gone long before they appear on the smart phone and then there is a delay when the capture image command is sent to the camera. Also, when using this control, only JPEG images can be captured in the camera. A full sized JPEG is stored in the camera and a reduced size version of that image is then sent to the smart phone. So, do not depend on this feature as a very useful remote control of the camera. I have not used any other mirror less camera, so I cannot compare this model to other similar cameras. In most situations, the images α6000 rival those from a DSLR, and are much better than an advanced point and shoot type camera that I own. A full featured DSLR still offers better image quality and control in bad or low lighting situations, and a better choice of lenses. However, the trade off is that I now can travel and move around with a much lighter load of cameras, lenses, and accessories for shooting most of my travel pictures and know that the images will be very acceptable.

I stalked this camera for so long before I bought it. I wasn't sure what I needed besides the ability to shoot in Camera RAW and a viewfinder (which some mirrorless cameras do not have). Then I talked to a specialist at a local camera store and at Best Buy and I got the same answer from each of them. For the money and the compact size, you get a fantastic camera that is well-suited to professional and amateur phototgraphy. My only issue with this so far is that it has so many menus and sometimes the buttons will do different things in different modes. It's hard to keep up sometimes and when I was shooting a round of engagement photos, some of the settings had me adjusting a lot before taking the photo. That was partially because I had only had the camera for about 2 weeks when I went on that shoot, so I wasn't entirely that familiar with the interface. The biggest draw for me to this camera was it's size. I had dealt with DSLRs before, but as a woman, walking with one of those slung over my chest was uncomfortable. There are few things more unpleasant than a 30 lb camera bouncing into your stomach with every step. Even with the larger lens I bought with this, it's still comfortable around the neck. I also needed to go back to my local camera store to purchase a UV filter for this, as the lens is so small that the filter wasn't available at Best Buy. I think the most issue you'll have is the feeling of not being a real photographer without the giant DSLR strapped to your hand. I look at it more though as Sony packed the horsepower of a pick-up truck into the body of a sports car. You get the quality of photos you would expect from a DSLR with the portability of a point and shoot, which makes this all the more worth the money, in my opinion.

Great compact mirror less camera. The image it produces is fantastic still good lowlight performance with the right lens even for how old this model is by now.

This is the most bang for the buck camera. All around for video and photos. Both delivered crisp and clear photos and videos. Even using the kit lens it blows other DSLR camera in the market. The only downside are the lenses. Lenses are expensive for this kind of camera but worth the investment. Overall, I highly recommend this for starters and pro! Great camera for travels because of it's compact size!

I did a lot of research before buying this camera. I was skeptical of Sony because of a bad laptop I got last year. I needed something that could stop motion in poor lighting and zoom clearly. I paired this with a 55-210mm f 4.5 lens and headed off to a big volleyball tournament the day after I bought it. I know nothing about photography and was concerned the camera would be too complex. The results speak for themselves. Within 2 days I had other parents asking me to photograph their kids. It really is very close to point and shoot but with DSLR results. The 12 fps burst rate is amazing. I never miss the action. The battery lasted me about 400-690 pictures before I plugged in. I transferred photos to my cell phone using PlayMemories and wireless. I then messaged them to my friends directly from the tournament. I did have an error or two where it said "Incorrect Battery" even though it was the battery that came with the rig #a Sony battery#. I discovered that if I am gripping it primarily from the right #leather grip# I get this error after a while. If I support it under the lens and take the pressure off the right grip, I don't get the error. It's pricey #for me# but worth every $$$. Sony, you hit a home run on this one.

This is a second replacement for a camera i love. I use it for sports mostly. Easy and lightweight. Love it. The first one lasted 5 years and 375k shutter clicks.

this is my first foray into the micro 4/3 camera. I have to say it is quite easy to use, very slim and compact and has a very appropriate weight that prevents shaking. A professional recommend this and this guy uses this for both paid and personal gigs all over the world. Like him I used to be a Nikon guy and although I am not going to completely give up on Nikons, I have a feeling I'll be bringing this camera with me a lot more often than my Nikon. This is the ideal camera for shooting photos and HD video of your travels, events, or just time with your family. It is very easy to use and the controls are very easy to adjust. Normally I have to study the manual extensively before I ever use a camera, but this one is very intuitive. It has almost all the functionality of the DSLR but it's compact size makes it less intimidating when you are shooting events in public. The price is quite reasonable, and there are a wide variety of lenses available the other two that came with the camera are more than enough for almost everything you would ever shoot. The photo quality is fantastic with a very good processor very quick response and the 24+ megapixels are more than plenty. All in all if you're looking for high-quality camera, at a low price built with a very good name this is a great choice. This is also the top-selling mirror-less camera.

I upgraded to the Sony a6000 from a Nikon d3100 after a lot of research and reading/watching reviews from reputable sites and professional photographers. This camera far surpassed everyone's expectations! I also wanted a more compact camera with interchangeable lenses for easy transport, and picked the a6000 over the a5000 for its professional capabilities. The quality of the images produced are better than my old dslr (and better/comparable with more professional models) it's comfortable to use, I like the lenses available (and you can use an adapter for non e mount lenses), and it's easy to navigate the menu. For the price you can't beat it. The only thing that I was disappointed in was that the files are not DNG; you have to download a DNG converter to be able to edit the images in Lightroom, for example.

As a hobby photographer over 65 who has taken pictures with good quality cameras since the early 60s, the A6000 is well worth the investment. Picture and movie quality as advertised. It can be as easy to use as a point and shoot. It can also give the user the control necessary to take "artsie" or difficult pictures. I have been especially impressed with the low light capability, steady shot when taking movies and light weight. The initial shock over the size of the online or downloadable owners manual initially set me back. The automatic functions are so good it gave me time to Take pictures and movies before looking into the specific functions as they became useful. I purchased a Friedman guide book and it helped with some additional functions and explored fine tuning and the "why" behind certain choices. This is a camera to pick up, shoot what you want, and fuss very little if at all. It is also significantly lighter than my previous DSLR and lenses.

After four months of researching, I went for it. I'm not a professional...more like an enthusiastic beginner. I decided: I want to learn to take better pictures. I want a quality camera that isn't overwhelming in gadgets or size, and I just want to get better at it. So, about a month ago, I finally made my choice...and I am so happy with my A6000. Clear - no - STRIKING photos, easy to use, wifi is awesome. My subjects so far: my pets, foliage, local hs football games, trips around my state (Alaska) and my recent trip to Denali: all gorgeous shots. Some words of advice: get the battery charger and an extra battery. Keep both charged and with you in an easy-access bag. I bought the Lowepro Format 140 bag at Best Buy and it fits the camera and my extra lens really well. Go ahead and purchase the 55-210 lens and practice with the E-mount. Watch videos about how to set up the wifi on youtube (helped me a lot). I'm having a ball. I'm new at this, folks, but I am extremely happy with this camera.

This is my 2nd Sony DSLR and I am still learning all the functions, options and details. I have not used the video function yet. This is why I rate 'good' and not 'excellent.' Photography has been a lifetime hobby and passion. I mainly shoot outdoors. My 35mm experience comes from Fujicka (sp?), Canon AT1 and first digital was Olympus to my Sony DSC-H2. I bought this camera because my older Sony does not have changeable lens' and I've tried what's out there saying they're adaptable to it. That being said, these are my pros and cons for the Sony A6000: Pro: Oh the light! Shooting at dusk, shooting in waterfall gorges, AND with movement/action besides IT IS FABULOUS. The ISO range is fantastic. I usually shoot with speed priority and can capture a running/flying creature without distortion and grains. The design of the camera brings me back to my manual learning on the Canon (love it). So nice to actually turn the lens again instead of pushing a button! The changing of lens' is no more difficult on the Sony than it was on the Canon. Simple and easy. Light weight and the viewfinder is very handy when the glare prevents any view on the drop-down screen. Con: This is not a macro/close up camera with the standard lens. I continue to use my DSC-H2 for my macro shots of flowers. Battery life is not convenient when in the field. You can't simply change your AA lithiums and continue shooting. It has to be recharged. Look to get another backup battery pack. Again my DSC-H2 is along as the AA lithium batteries last longer and I know I can always replace in the field. Memory card- get a large one if you're like me. Focus- not so easy to get between branches/complex foreground to get that subject that sits beyond or between. Maybe an issue due to all those sensors that make it so great for the light. It struggles. I've had to quick switch to my other Sony that can pick through the foreground to that far subject in short order. Note- if you want to use existing memory card from another Sony it has to be reformatted, losing all pics, to work in the A6000.

I did a ton of research and I am a consumer who wants versatility at rock bottom price. My complaints about this camera are 1) lack of mic jack. 2) lack of Mp4 options. 3) not weather sealed. 4) stock lens poor on low light and I wish it was something like 18-100mm ; even those complaints have work around. I love the size, the feel and have yet to even come close to using its full potential. Call me crazy but I was having a tough time choosing this, a Nikon d3300, a Canon Eos m3, a Sony a68 or a panasonic g7. The g7 lost due to sensor size and feel of body construction. the a68 was pending release and body size just seemed to big for edc. the m3 has no view finder, is slower/buggy and support doesn't seem as good. D3300 body size just again felt limiting. None of the others were terrible, just not a good picture/video package for me. I plan to hack a hot shoe mic to add mic in and with a Canon FD adapter there are are a million cheap lens for low light to fill in the kit lens gaps. I actually like everything about the kit lens other than the lack of low light.

Good value for what you get especially finding one open box. Even though this model is on the older side. It is still a decent all round camera. It is great as a secondary camera to compliment a full frame Sony. Being able to share lenses and have both cameras available to get that shot. Otherwise if you had to switch lenses you would have missed.