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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via Multi Interface Shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Speaker: Mono
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
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PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 420
Summary
The Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Alpha a5000 maximum resolution of 5456 x 3632 pixels (20 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 is equipped with larger sensor than the Alpha a5000: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras because big sensor lets the photographer to shoot photos of the higher quality. The Alpha a6000 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 100-16000 ISO range of the Alpha a5000. This ISO numbers let the camera owner to shoot good quality photos in more difficult conditions. The Alpha a6000 provides more presets of white balance - 10. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The Alpha a6000 has more number of focus points in compare with the Alpha a5000: 179 vs 25. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving object.
The Alpha a6000 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 921,600 in compare to 460,800 dots of the Alpha a5000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The Alpha a6000 supports external flash. It provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in low light and in bright light conditions when you need to fill-flash. The Alpha a5000 battery life is better than the Alpha a6000 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 420 shots with the Alpha a5000 and only 360 with the Alpha a6000. The Sony Alpha a5000 weighs 269g that is 75g less than the weight of the Alpha a6000.
The Alpha a6000 has 13 advantages and the Alpha a5000 only 2 so the Alpha a6000 is the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon