Sony A6000 with Canon 6D Comparison

Sony A6000 and Canon 6D Main Features

  • April, 2014
  • February, 2013
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 120 x 67 x 45 mm, 344g.
  • 145 x 111 x 71 mm, 770g.
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Sony A6000 Scores


Imaging score
62
Features score
64
Value for money score
83
Portability score
91
Overall score
69

Canon 6D Scores


Imaging score
71
Features score
67
Value for money score
84
Portability score
72
Overall score
74

Canon EOS 6D with Sony Alpha a6000 Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha a6000 with Canon EOS 6D. The first model related to Semi-Pro Mirrorless, the second to Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A6000 was released in 2014, and Canon 6D in 2013. Alpha a6000 is newer, which is a plus. EOS 6D 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a6000 is greater than that of EOS 6D. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha a6000 has electronic viewfinder, and the EOS 6D doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha a6000 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, EOS 6D has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha a6000 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha a6000 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha a6000 EOS 6D
Brand Sony Canon
Model Alpha a6000 EOS 6D
Announced April, 2014 February, 2013
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Canon EF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1
Number of Lenses 116 272
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.71
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 179 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 1
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 4.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 855.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 360 shots 1090 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50 LP-E6
Physical
Weight 344 g 770 g
Physical Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45 mm 145 x 111 x 71 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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