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Sony Alpha a6000
Sony2014
Sony MirrorlessMount: Sony EReleased 2014

Sony Alpha a6000

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Sony Alpha a6000, featuring a 24.3MP APS-C Exmor HD CMOS sensor, 11 fps continuous burst, and 1080p60 FHD recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
24.3 MP
Max Continuous Burst
11 fps
IBIS Stabilization
None
Battery (CIPA)
360 Shots
Weight
344 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Sony Alpha a6000

The Sony Alpha a6000 is a APS-C mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.3 MP APS-C Exmor HD CMOS sensor (23.5 × 15.6 mm) and native Sony E lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 11 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 1080p60 FHD recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
24.3 Megapixel APS-C Exmor HD CMOS (23.5 × 15.6 mm) driven by the BIONZ X image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
179-Point Fast Hybrid AF with 179 phase-detect points. Captures 11 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).
Video & Motion Capabilities
1080p60 FHD internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:0 AVCHD. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 344g in a 120.0 × 66.9 × 45.1 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-I Slot, 1.44M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 360 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
24.3 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
APS-C Exmor HD CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony E
Image Processor Engine
BIONZ X
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
179-Point Fast Hybrid AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
179 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
11 fps (Mechanical) / 11 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
11 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
No Internal IBIS (Digital / Lens OIS Only)
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Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
1080p60 FHD
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
8-bit 4:2:0 AVCHD
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
1.44M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
360 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
344 g (0.76 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
120.0 × 66.9 × 45.1 mm

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