Compare the Sony A7 vs the Sony Alpha A6000

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Matt

(5:50 PM, January 22, 2016)

Yeah, that's my issue too. I'm wondering if the a7 is worth the extra cost. I'm an enthusiast, I like good camera's, but I'm not a pro, I don't make money with my photography.

One completely non-technical distinct advantage the a6000 has is it is newer. Digital photography is advancing so fast that there are APS-C sensor camera's that perform much better than older full frame cameras. My question is that the a7 was the state of the art back in 2013, while the a6000 is a 2015 camera. Is a mere two years enough for it to be almost as good as a two year old full frame - at least enough that the additional cost/bulk of a full frame is no-longer worth it?

That's what I'm trying to figure out.

Kiril Karaatanasov

(9:12 PM, January 03, 2016)

hmm there is something wrong with your studio setup I have no issues using triggers with A6000. I use cheap Chinese triggers from Yongnuo and they work as expected. I had issues using PocketWizard on a photo training seminar but did not have time to investigate, weirdly the same trigger worked on A7ii.....

DJ TeeOh "The Official"

(3:37 AM, October 26, 2015)

The A6000 does have TTL but you need a compatible flash. Perhaps a wireless trigger might work for you.

DJ TeeOh "The Official"

(3:36 AM, October 26, 2015)

You have to turn on the mic in the menu. I've used external flashes with the A6000. I set them to manual remote, unless you have a flash like the Nikon SB-700, then you set it to SU-4. The A6000 doesn't have a mic input jack but you can buy a Sony hotshoe adapter that has it. Or you can get the wireless mic kit.

Muhammad Awais Ali

(11:02 AM, October 24, 2015)

please refer to scoring details to get a proper insight, final score is not the correct representative, in this case no doubt a7 is much better in image quality(specilly low light performance) etc, but a6 has better price to performance ratio, you can buy a new a6000 body in $500 but a7 body will cost $1100, for many people its matters a lot.

Pedrulo

(10:25 PM, September 02, 2015)

The things that happens in snapsort does not apply to real life, why? how is it that an a6000 its better than a Full Frame A7??? can any one help me with this?

Rowland

(0:09 AM, August 22, 2014)

The A6000 can not, repeat not, sync with external strobes--such as those in a studio. If there is a way, I'd love to know it.
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.

Sony Alpha A6000 vs Sony A7

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha A6000

Reasons to buy the Sony A7

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	Has a touch screen
	Faster autofocus
	Significantly fewer lenses available

	Much higher resolution screen
	Much larger screen
	Built-in lens only

	Higher resolution movies
	Records high-speed movies
	Significantly lower resolution screen

	Much less startup delay
	Much larger screen
	Significantly lower resolution screen

	Records high-speed movies
	Weather sealed
	Heavier

	Has a touch screen
	Weather sealed
	Worse image stabilization