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differences
Advantages of the Sony A7
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Phase detection vs Contrast detection
2,248 ISO vs 1,347 ISO
Yes vs No
1,229k dots vs 921k dots
90.0 vs 82.0
14.2 EV vs 13.1 EV
24.8 bits vs 24.1 bits
1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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Advantages of the Sony A6000
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Lens vs None
21 lenses vs 4 lenses
51,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
420 shots vs 340 shots
179 vs 117
11 fps vs 5 fps
120x67x45 mm vs 127x94x48 mm
$548.00 vs $1,298.00
Yes vs No
285 g vs 417 g
1.8" vs 1.9"
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recommendations
Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price
similarities
Compared to recent mirrorless cameras
Common Strengths
| Good image quality | |||
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 | Both have digital viewfinders |
| Digital |
 | Have external mic jacks |
| Record higher quality audio with a microphone |
 | Capture very high resolution images |
| 24 MP |
| Good dynamic range | |||
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| Good color depth | |||
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 | 24p support |
| For that film look |
 | Focus continuously recording movies |
| Makes it easy to get in-focus movies |
 | Flip-out screens |
| Great for movies |
| Many focus points | |||
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 | Self cleaning sensors |
| Avoids dust in your photos |
 | Each supports an external flash |
| Better lighting |
Common Weaknesses
 | Short max exposure time |
| 30 seconds |
 | No touchscreens |
| More buttons |
 | Neither camera can take 3D photos |
| No 3d support |
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competitors
Shared Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Sony NEX-7
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$850 body only
$629 - $747 with 18-55mm lens
| Captures 3D images |
| Is slightly smaller |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is slightly heavier |
Nikon D5300
Entry-level DSLR
$697 body only
$745 - $797 with 18-55mm lens
 | Has a slightly larger screen |
| Has higher quality type of viewfinder |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Fujifilm X-T1
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$1,199 - $1,299 body only
$1,599 - $1,699 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is significantly more expensive |
Canon EOS 70D
Pro DSLR
$899 - $999 body only
$1,069 - $1,149 with 18-55mm lens
| Has higher quality type of viewfinder |
| Has a touch screen |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D7100
Entry-level DSLR
$997 body only
$1,170 - $1,297 with 18-140mm lens
| Has a slightly larger screen |
| Has higher quality type of viewfinder |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Sony SLT A77 II
Pro DSLR
$872 - $998 body only
$1,598 - $1,599 with 16-50mm lens
| Much more lenses available |
| Focuses automatically |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Olympus OM-D E-M1
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$1,068 - $1,399 body only
$1,615 - $2,199 with 12-40mm lens
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Has a touch screen |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Sony A7 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Canon EOS 6D
Pro DSLR
$1,388 - $1,799 body only
$2,199 - $2,399 with 24-105mm lens
| Much more lenses available |
| Much longer battery life |
| Much less viewfinder coverage |
 | Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching |
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Pro DSLR
$3,099 body only
$3,849 with 24-70mm lens
| Much more lenses available |
| Much longer battery life |
| Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching |
| Less dynamic range |
Sony A7R
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
| Much higher true resolution |
| Lower noise at high ISO |
| Slower video autofocus |
| Lower resolution screen |
Nikon D610
Pro DSLR
$1,355 - $1,497 body only
$1,897 - $1,970 with 24-85mm lens
| Much more lenses available |
| Much longer battery life |
| Slower video autofocus |
| Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching |
Nikon D750
Pro DSLR
$2,297 body only
$2,997 with 24-120mm lens
| Much longer battery life |
| Much more lenses available |
| Slower video autofocus |
| Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching |
Sony Alpha A6000 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Sony Alpha A5100
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$448 body only
$598 - $650 with 16-50mm lens
| Faster autofocus |
| Has a touch screen |
| No image stabilization |
| No viewfinder |
Sony Alpha A5000
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$440 - $448 with 16-50mm lens
| Smaller |
| Thinner |
| No image stabilization |
| Significantly lower resolution screen |
Sony Alpha NEX-6
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$590 body only
| Slightly thinner |
| No image stabilization |
| Lacks an external mic jack |
Olympus OM-D E-M10
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$560 - $650 body only
$693 - $750 with 14-42mm lens
| Significantly higher resolution screen |
| Has a touch screen |
| No 24p support |
| Worse image quality |
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Also, I just shot a swell movie. NO SOUND. Does the A 6000 need an external mic as well? There is much to like about this camera, but
I am concerned with these two shortcomings.