Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Old Model is Sony A7R III
- Replacement is Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Newer Model is Sony A6300

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The A7R IV was released 5 years after the A6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A7R IV matches up vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A6000
A7R IV | A6000 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 64 months |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+518k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony A7R IV
A6000 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A6000
A7R IV | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV has got physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7R IV vs the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and A6000 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and A6000.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail as a result of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-07-16 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 567 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 665 grams (1.47 lb) | 344 grams (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 99 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 3344 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photos | 360 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $3,498 | $548 |