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Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony Alpha 7

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SonyAlpha 6000SonyAlpha 7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014November 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeExmor APS HD CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm35.8 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP24.3 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reductionApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW output
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; movie ISO 100–12800. Multi Frame NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images, rather than extending the standard single-image range.Standard still-image ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50. Multi Frame NR offers ISO 51200 by combining images, rather than extending the standard single-image range.
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps5 fps
Lens detailInterchangeable E-mount; ILCE-6000L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS, shown in the photograph. ILCE-6000Y adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.Interchangeable E-mount; full-frame FE lenses use the whole sensor, while APS-C lenses use a crop. ILCE-7K includes FE 28–70mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; the photograph shows this kit.
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with 179 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-A, single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AF. Phase-detection support depends on lens compatibility and firmware.Fast Hybrid AF; 117 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points in full-frame mode; single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AF
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-traverse focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; selectable electronic first curtainElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second
Burst detailContinuous Hi approximately 11 fps, Mid 6 fps or Lo 2.5 fps; Sony's launch announcement confirms autofocus tracking at 11 fps. Buffer approximately 49 large Fine/Standard JPEGs or 21 RAW/RAW+JPEG images in Hi; rate and capacity depend on shooting conditions and card.Approximately 5 fps Speed Priority Continuous or 2.5 fps normal continuous shooting. Sony's original ILCE-7/7R Help Guide states that speed-priority focus normally fixes at the first image, but specifically permits phase-detection AF with Continuous AF on the ILCE-7; exposure behaviour depends on AEL-with-shutter settings. Speed and tracking depend on shooting conditions and lens compatibility. Sony specifies a speed-priority buffer of 25 RAW or 23 RAW+JPEG photographs.
Stabilisation detailNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lensNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time; Multi Interface Shoe for compatible external flashesNo built-in flash; external flash uses the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR; 1200-zone meteringProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailJapanese launch specification provides AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 24p, plus separate 60i modes. PAL versions offer 50p/25p (Photography Blog). Original recording formats are AVCHD and MP4; HDMI 4K output is for still-image playback, not 4K movie recording. Sony limits a continuous movie to approximately 29 minutes; its 90-minute battery figure totals restarted recordings.AVCHD Full HD 60p/24p on the Japanese model; PAL versions offer 50p/25p. Interlaced 60i/50i modes are separate from progressive frame rates. MP4 recording also available. HDMI 4K output is for still-image playback, not 4K movie recording.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; no microphone or headphone socket.Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; recording-level adjustment and audio-level display
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT monitor tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; dots count colour subpixels; no touchscreenTFT screen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED electronic viewfinder; 1,440,000 dots; 100% coverage; approximately 0.70× magnification equivalent to a 35 mm camera with a 50 mm lens at infinity0.5-inch XGA OLED Tru-Finder; 2,359,296 dots; 100% coverage; approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs340 photographs
Body weight285 g416 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 14 March 2014 for the original ILCE-6000 body, ILCE-6000L and ILCE-6000Y kits. This entry covers the original Alpha 6000, not the later Alpha 6100 or Alpha 6300.Sony Japan specifies 15 November 2013 for the original ILCE-7 body and ILCE-7K kit, following its 16 October announcement. This is not the higher-resolution Alpha 7R or a later Alpha 7 generation.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG DuoSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFCBuilt-in Wi-Fi and NFC
Battery life detailNP-FW50; approximately 360 photographs using the monitor or 310 using the viewfinder under CIPA conditionsNP-FW50; Sony Japan claims approximately 340 photographs using the monitor or 270 using the viewfinder under CIPA conditions
ChargingUSB charging in the camera; optional AC-PW20 power adapterUSB charging in the camera
DimensionsApproximately 120.0 × 66.9 × 45.1 mm (width × height × depth), measuring depth from grip to monitorApproximately 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2 mm (width × height × depth) in Sony's launch table; the Japanese specification also gives 54.8 mm from grip to viewfinder, versus 48.2 mm from grip to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 285 g body only; 344 g including battery and memory card; both exclude the lensApproximately 416 g body only; 474 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; both exclude the lens
Materials–Magnesium-alloy top cover and internal structure; dust- and moisture-resistant design, not a waterproof rating
ColoursJapanese launch body and kits offered in black or silver–
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 adapter, shoulder strap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; lenses depend on kit–

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