Sony a6000 vs Sony a7R Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a6000 | Sony a7R |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 | October 2013 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
| Resolution | 24.3 MP | 36.4 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000×4000 | 7360×4912 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 3.91µ | 4.87µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | No |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 6,400 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 100-51,200 | ISO 50-25,600 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 4 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | N/A | No electronic shutter |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | Autofocus fixed at first frame for 4 FPS shooting; 12-bit raw only |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 21 frames (11 FPS) | 16 frames (4 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Contrast Detect |
| Autofocus Points | 179 | 25 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | 0 EV | 0 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/160 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 0.92 million dots | 0.92 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.) | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1.44 million dots | 2.36 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type B 2.0 | Type B 2.0 |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 310 frames | 270 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 360 frames | 340 frames |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 343 g (0.76 lbs.) | 465 g (1.03 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 119 x 66 x 46 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8″)1 | 127 x 94 x 58 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.3″)2 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $650 (Discontinued) | $2300 (Discontinued) |
| Used Prices | Sony a6000 Used Prices | Sony a7R Used Prices |
| 1The Sony a6000’s depth measurment in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder | ||
| 2The Sony a7R’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7R’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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