Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony Alpha 7C II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyAlpha 6000 | SonyAlpha 7C II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2014 | September 2023 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 35.9 × 23.9 mm |
| Effective resolution | 24.3 MP | 33 MP |
| Largest image | 6000 × 4000 | 7008 × 4672 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 100–25600 | 100–51200 |
| Sensor detail | Approximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reduction | Approximately 34.1 million total pixels; optical low-pass filter; maker maximum movie effective resolution 27.6 MP |
| Image formats | JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3 | JPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); 14-bit RAW output; compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW options; XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC HS movies |
| ISO detail | Standard 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 and movie ISO 100–51200; still-image extension ISO 50–204800; movie extension reaches ISO 102400. Photography Blog lists a lower extended maximum; Sony’s explicit specification is used. |
| Image processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Stabilisation | Optical lens stabilisation | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 11 fps | 10 fps |
| Lens detail | Interchangeable 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; body-only and FE 28–60 mm f/4–5.6 kit offered; the photo shows both body colours with this optional kit lens |
| Autofocus | Fast 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; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills or 627 for movies; EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; current maker subjects include automatic selection, humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-traverse focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; selectable electronic first curtain | Electronic first-curtain mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second; silent electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second full-frame or 1/200 second APS-C with Sony flash |
| Burst detail | Continuous 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. | Up to 10 fps Hi+; maker buffer approximately 44 compressed RAW, 27 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 uncompressed RAW images; over 1,000 Fine JPEGs. Amateur Photographer notes 10 fps requires compressed RAW and gives 8 fps live-view continuous or 6 fps with lossless-compressed RAW. |
| Stabilisation detail | No sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens | Five-axis sensor shift; maker claim 7 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; current maker movie modes include Dynamic Active and Active electronic correction |
| Flash | Built-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time; Multi Interface Shoe for compatible external flashes | No built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash |
| Exposure controls | Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR; 1200-zone metering | 1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps | 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps |
| Video detail | Japanese 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. | Internal 3840 × 2160 up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL, with 10-bit 4:2:2 options; 60p/50p requires Super 35 crop. Full-frame 30p is oversampled from approximately 7K; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. XAVC S-I 4K reaches 600 Mbps at 60p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUT display and AI Auto Framing; HDMI output supports 10-bit 4:2:2, without RAW video output. |
| Audio | Built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; no microphone or headphone socket. | Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCM |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,600 | 1,036,800 |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | TFT monitor tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; dots count colour subpixels; no touchscreen | Side-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operation |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-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 infinity | 0.39-type XGA OLED; 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; 60 or 120 fps refresh |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | – | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 360 photographs | 560 photographs |
| Body weight | 285 g (better) | 429 g |
| Release detail | Sony 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 Australia specifies retail availability from September 2023. Photography Blog reports the original Alpha 7C remained in the range alongside the II. Current maker specifications include later-supported subject recognition and movie-stabilisation features. |
| Recording media | SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo | One SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress support |
| Ports | Multi/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D and Multi Interface Shoe | USB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe |
| Wireless connections | Built-in 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC; Creators’ App remote operation and image transfer |
| Battery life detail | NP-FW50; approximately 360 photographs using the monitor or 310 using the viewfinder under CIPA conditions | NP-FZ100; current Sony CIPA claim approximately 560 photographs with LCD or 530 with viewfinder; actual movie claim approximately 105 minutes with LCD or 100 with viewfinder. Both launch-period reviews give lower 540/510-shot figures. |
| Charging | USB charging in the camera; optional AC-PW20 power adapter | USB-C in-camera charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; maker specifies an 18 W or higher USB PD source and 3 A cable |
| Dimensions | Approximately 120.0 × 66.9 × 45.1 mm (width × height × depth), measuring depth from grip to monitor | Approximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 285 g body only; 344 g including battery and memory card; both exclude the lens | Approximately 429 g body only; 514 g with battery and memory card; both exclude lens. Photography Blog gives 525 g labelled body only and Amateur Photographer gives 524 g; maker’s explicit figures are used. |
| Materials | – | Maker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timing |
| Colours | Japanese launch body and kits offered in black or silver | Silver/black or black |
| In the box | NP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 adapter, shoulder strap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; lenses depend on kit | – |
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