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White compact mirrorless camera with 16-50mm lens attached

Sony

Sony Alpha a6000 24.3MP compact mirrorless camera with 16-50mm lens White

SKU CH-EMN6-7DZD2

Captures 24.3MP images with a 16-50mm lens and shoots up to 11 frames per second

  • Battery runtimeApprox. 2.8 W (still images, with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
  • Part type or numberILCE6000L/W
  • Imaging sensorCMOS
  • Image sensor size23.5 × 15.6 mm
  • Total pixels24.7 MP
  • Sensor resolution24.3 MP
  • 3MP APS-C sensor captures detailed images
  • BIONZ X processor enables 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Fast Hybrid AF combines phase and contrast detection
  • 0-inch 921.6K LCD provides 100% frame coverage
  • 39-inch OLED viewfinder with 1,440,000 dots for eye-level composition

Compact mirrorless kit for everyday shooting

The Sony Alpha a6000 pairs a 24.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor with the BIONZ X processor to deliver detailed stills and Full HD video. Fast Hybrid AF combines phase and contrast detection for responsive focus across the frame. The 16-50mm E-mount zoom covers wide to short telephoto in a lightweight white body.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The camera operates within standard mirrorless thermal limits during typical photo sessions and Full HD recording. Electronic components run quietly thanks to the absence of a mirror mechanism. Power draw is modest for an APS-C system, allowing extended shooting on a single NP-FW50 battery charge.

24.3MP APS-C sensor decides suitability

The 23.5 x 15.6mm sensor with 24.3 effective megapixels sets the resolution ceiling for prints and crops. Buyers who need higher pixel counts for large-format output or heavy cropping should consider models with larger sensors or more megapixels. This kit matches users who prioritise speed and portability over maximum resolution.

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Price $532.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 683 comparable items (median $1,132.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Product lineAlpha
Model namea6000
Part type or numberILCE6000L/W
Product colorWhite
Color filter systemRGB primary color
Color spaceStill: sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB Movie: xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) Compatible with TRILUMINOS color
Performance
Continuous shooting speedContinuous mode: 11fps (hi), 6fps (mid), 2.5fps (low) with AF
Processor
Image processorBIONZ X image processor
Storage
Drive modesSingle Shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracket: Cont. / Single / WB / DRO
Storage mediaDual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Display
Screen ratio16:9
LCD screen size3.0 in 921.6K
Brightness adjustmentAuto, Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Maximum recording resolution1920 × 1080
Audio & video
Imaging sensorCMOS
Total pixels24.7 MP
Sensor resolution24.3 MP
White balance settingsAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color Temp. Filter (G7 to M7: 15-step, A7 to B7: 15-steps), Custom, Underwater Auto
Focus systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Exposure modeiAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Memoru Recal (MR), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection, Movie
Exposure compensation rangeStill images: +/- 5.0 EV(1/3EV, 1/2EV steps selectable) Movies: +/- 2.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)
Shutter speedStill images: 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (in 1/3 step), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode, up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode
Flash optionsFlash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Wireless, Red-eye reduction (On / Off)
Video formatAVCHD Ver. 2.0 / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video recordingAVCHD: PS - 1920 × 1080/60p @28 Mbit/s FX - 1920 × 1080/60i @24 Mbit/s FH - 1920 × 1080/60i @17 Mbit/s FX - 1920 × 1080/24p @24 Mbit/s FH - 1920 × 1080/24p @17 Mbit/s
MP4: HD - 1440 × 1080/30fps @12 Mbit/s, VGA - 640 × 480/30fps @3 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Integrated Wi-FiWi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band)
Ports & slots
USB portsYes
HDMI portsYes
Power
Battery runtimeApprox. 2.8 W (still images, with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens)
Battery packInfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2 V)
Size & build
Image sensor size23.5 × 15.6 mm
Lens mountSony E-mount
Product dimensionsApprox. 1.81 × 4.75 in × 2.88 in
Product weightApprox. 10.1 oz (body only)
Approx. 12.1 oz (with battery and memory stick)
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size157 × 145 × 132 mm
Compatibility
Compatible lensesSony E-mount, (Sony A-mount, Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum lenses confirmed via optional LA-EA adaptor)
In the box
In the boxSony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50 mm Lens
Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50)
AC Adaptor (AC-UB10)
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Eyepiece cup
Micro USB cable
More details
Dust cleaning systemCharge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Viewfinder type0.39 in (1.0 cm) OLED electronic viewfinder (color), 1,440,000 dots
Magnifying powerApprox. 1.07x (35 mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.7x) with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 diopter
Dioptric adjustment-4.0 to +3.0m-1
LCD coverage100%
Focusing modesAF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Af-assist beamBuilt-in LED, Range: approx. 3' 4 in - 9' 9 in (0.3m - 3.0m)
Focusing point selection179 points (phase-detection AF) 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Metering systemMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivityStills: ISO 100-25,600 selectable in 1/3 EV steps, Still Auto: ISO 100-25,000 selectable upper and lower limit, Movies: ISO 100-12,800 selectable in 1 EV steps, Movie Auto ISO 200-12,800 selectable upper and lower limit
AE lockYes with AE lock button (AE also locked when shuter button is halfway: Auto / On / Off selectable)
Shutter typeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Self-timer2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Flash typeBuilt-in, Pop-up
Flash range16 mm (focal length printed on lens body)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
File formatJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image typeRAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard

Questions about this item

How do I attach the 16-50mm E-mount lens to the camera body and what step is often missed?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the E-mount flange, twist clockwise until it clicks, then slide the power-zoom lever to extend the lens before shooting.

What routine care will the 24.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor need over time?

The built-in charge-protection coating and ultrasonic vibration reduce dust; activate the cleaning cycle from the menu after dusty shoots and use a blower if spots remain.

Which limit appears first during extended 11 fps bursts?

The internal buffer fills after a sequence of RAW frames, slowing the burst until images write to the SD card.

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