Sony a7 II vs Sony a6000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7 II and Sony a6000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

These two camera models were both released 2014.

Camera Released
Sony a7 II 2014
Sony a6000 2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7 II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a6000 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a7 II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Sony a6000 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a7 II has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6000 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a7 II 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a6000 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a7 II 100-25600
Sony a6000 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7 II can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony a6000 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7 II 5
Sony a6000 11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a7 II and Sony a6000 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7 II weighs 599 gr (equal to 1.32 lb) which is 74% heavier than Sony a6000 and its 344 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a7 II 599 gr
1.32 lb
Sony a6000 344 gr
0.76 lb

Sony a7 II vs Sony a6000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7 II and Sony a6000, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Name Sony a7 II Sony a6000
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Release Year 2014 2014
Release Date 2014-11-20 2014-02-12
MSRP 1699 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Image
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 10 10
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 117 179
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1230000 921600
Touch screen No No
Screen type Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x 1.05× (0.7× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Frames per second 5 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 6 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
XAVC-S
AVCHD
MPEG4
AVCHD
Video resolution 1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (wired) Yes (wired or PC)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a7 II
Sony a6000
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 360 shots
Width 127 mm 120 mm
Height 96 mm 67 mm
Depth 60 mm 45 mm
Weight 599 gram 344 gram