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Sony Alpha A6000 vs Sony A7
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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
51,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
179 vs 117
21 lenses vs 4 lenses
11 fps vs 5 fps
420 shots vs 340 shots
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 |
| Good dynamic range | |||
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| Good color depth | |||
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 | Capture very high resolution images |
| 24 MP |
 | Focus continuously recording movies |
| Makes it easy to get in-focus movies |
 | 24p support |
| For that film look |
 | Flip-out screens |
| Great for movies |
| Many focus points | |||
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 | Self cleaning sensors |
| Avoids dust in your photos |
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
$598 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
| Captures 3D images |
| Is thinner |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Has significantly fewer focus points |
Nikon D5300
Entry-level DSLR
$697 body only
$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 - $1,200 body only
$1,599 - $1,600 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is slightly more expensive |
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 |
Canon EOS 70D
Pro DSLR
$859 - $1,099 body only
$1,330 - $1,449 with 18-135mm lens
| Has higher quality type of viewfinder |
| Has a touch screen |
| Is thicker |
| Is much heavier |
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$549 - $1,099 body only
$699 - $899 with 14-42mm lens
| Has a touch screen |
 | Has an OLED screen |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is slightly heavier |
Sony SLT A77 II
Pro DSLR
$875 - $948 body only
$1,548 with 16-50mm lens
| Much more lenses available |
| Focuses automatically |
| Is thicker |
| Is much heavier |
Sony A7 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Canon EOS 6D
Pro DSLR
$1,328 - $1,799 body only
$2,099 - $2,199 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
$2,799 - $3,099 body only
$3,399 - $3,699 with 24-105mm 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
$1,389 - $1,497 body only
$1,997 with 24-85mm lens
| Much more lenses available |
| Has a built-in focus motor |
| Slower video autofocus |
| Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching |
Sony A7S
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$2,498 body only
$3,000 with 28-70mm lens
| Better maximum light sensitivity |
| Significantly lower noise at high ISO |
| Much lower true resolution |
| Lower resolution screen |
Sony Alpha A6000 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Sony Alpha A5100
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$448 body only
$598 with 16-50mm lens
| Faster autofocus |
| Has a touch screen |
| No image stabilization |
| No viewfinder |
Sony Alpha A5000
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$398 - $730 with 16-50mm lens
| Smaller |
| Thinner |
| No image stabilization |
| Significantly lower resolution screen |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Pro digicam
$798
| Higher resolution screen |
 | Records high-speed movies |
| More noise at high ISO |
| Significantly worse image quality |
Sony Alpha NEX-6
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$627 body only
| Slightly thinner |
| No image stabilization |
| Lacks an external mic jack |
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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.