Sony released new model of camera named Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless that is, as the name suggest, is a mirrorless resulted camera that promise of good quality picture with compact size. It has 24.3 megapixel camera inserted and is set to weight only 468 gram.
The sensor size is of APS C (23.5×15.6mm) with shutter speed 1/4000 30 seconds. The kit lens included supports 3.13× zooms and EFV/LCD viewfinder. The specification is great for a mirrorless camera that is priced around $548. Compared to other brands like Samsung and Sony’s other models, this is probably on the affordable level one.
Spec and Overview Product
Sony never hesitates to give good quality to any of its product. Having reputation of good lenses, Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless kit includes APS C sensor coupled with autofocus. For a mirrorless camera under $1000, Sony Alpha gives good result with excellent autofocus.
The autofocus works good that can quickly focused the lens to the object. The picture captured is deep and swift shooting burst. The LCD installed really helps when taking picture. Moreover, the battery of the mirrorless camera is dependable with good battery life. The camera also includes in wifi networking to instantly share the photos taken.
The design is compact and smaller than DSLR but its result can compete with it. The slim and compact design makes this more flexible to carry around.
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless indeed has fast autofocus but this one sometimes may not work maximally if it is used continuously. The autofocus result may look too deep, and over processed if it is set in high ISO. It is probably was meant to compete with DSLR quality but giving it a mirrorless camera instead, the tech may sometimes not working properly.
When turned on, it may be a little sluggish in the startup and the wifi may be a little bit frustrating to use, giving it inserted in a camera device.
Conclusion and Price
The slim design with wide LCD makes its looks appealing by the first sight. The price offered can turn any eyes on them. The Sony reputation of capable in producing good lens adds the value. There is many pros in a device under $1000 and some cons may be acceptable, giving its the best priced mirrorless camera with decent quality.
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless is launched in April 2014 along with Sony 16-50mm Power Lens with additional for $800 and around $550-600 for body only. To buy it, click here.
