Sony a6000 vs Sony a7C II: What Should You Get?

Sony a6000 vs Sony a7C II Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6000Sony a7C II
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2023
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ XR
Resolution24.3 MP33.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions6000×40007008×4672
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C)35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.91µ5.12µ
Low Pass FilterYesNo
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 25,600ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 100-51,200ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS10 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)N/A10 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNoneCompressed 12-bit raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 8 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)21 frames (11 FPS)44 frames (10 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition
Autofocus Points179 759
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)0 EV-4 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/160
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNo1.5x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:04:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 1
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution0.92 million dots1.04 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenNoYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution1.44 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackNoYes
Microphone JackNoYes
Built-in FlashYesNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothNoYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType B 2.0Type C 3.2 Gen 1
Battery TypeNP-FW50NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)310 frames530 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)360 frames560 frames
Weather SealedNoYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)343 g (0.76 lbs.)514 g (1.13 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)119 x 66 x 46 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8″)1124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 2.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$650 (Discontinued)$2200 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a6000 Used PricesSony a7C II Used Prices
1The Sony a6000’s depth measurment in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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