The Sony Alpha a6000 is a great entry-level camera to get you started in creative photography. Features include a 24.3-megapixel sensor with the world's fastest AF (0.06 sec) for cameras of this class. Also included is super-fast 11 fps shooting, DSLR-style operation, a high resolution OLED Tru-Finder and Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity. We love this camera because it gives you creative control in a compact sized body.

Featuring a 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor and blisteringly fast autofocus, built-in flash and an OLED viewfinder, the a6000 offers great value for money. Whether you’re interested in portrait photography, travel photography or capturing fast-moving subjects, such as in wildlife photography and sports, the a6000 is one of the best cameras to consider.

Using Sony’s powerful Bionz X image processor, the a6000 can be used to produce detailed high-resolution stills even in challenging lighting conditions, thanks to its native ISO sensitivity range of ISO 100-25600. Capable of capturing full resolution stills at 11fps, with 179-point Fast Hybrid AF, the a6000 was designed to handle action.

The a6000’s 3-inch 921k-dot tilting LCD offers a crisp display for composing images. However, the a6000 also has a high-resolution 1.4-million dot OLED Tru-finder, which is great for composing images in bright lighting conditions.

For photographers looking for a more serious camera than a pocket camera or a smartphone, the a6000 offers fast capturing, superb video-recording performance, full manual control and DSLR-like handling in a compact form factor.

Sony Alpha a6000 - Video recording and connectivity

Using the Sony PlayMemories app, Sony Alpha camera owners can connect their cameras to Android and Apple iOS smart devices using Wi-Fi and NFC, for seamless photo sharing and wireless camera control. PlayMemories also allow photographers to download apps that provide additional functionality for Sony Alpha cameras, such as Time-lapse, Smooth Reflection, Motion Shot and more.

Compatible with a growing family of excellent Sony E-mount lenses, the a6000 can also be used to create Full HD video at up to 60fps, ideal for capturing action and producing impressive slow motion video footage.

Bundled with Sony Alpha 16-50mm Power Zoom lens

The Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is an ideal first lens for new Sony Alpha camera owners, this is due to its versatile zoom range. The 16-50mm focal length is suitable for covering a broad area of photography subjects, from landscape photography to portraits and street photography. For people who are new to photography and keen to explore different styles of photography, the Sony 16-50mm Power Zoom lens is a decent starting point.