Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Just responded to someone else. I have one of each a6000 and a6300. The a6000 is 90-95% as good as the a6300. The Lumix has a 4/3 sensor which is half the size of the aps-c sensor in the Sonys. It is also stated as 13 mgpxl effective. All this is okay if all you will do is post to Facebook. If you want to print your prized image, it will break down at a much smaller size. The Sony a6000 has made three major trips with me and taken thousands of good images. It's subject recognition and follow focus is beyond any other non-professional camera. The a6300 is my choice for video.

LEGALDR Loc: Southern California

Try this new information:

https://www.sony.net/Products/di/common/images/products/qb9a/ILCE-6000_4DFOCUS_Camera_Settings_Guide.pdf

le boecere

To the OP: According to my a6000 experience (3 years), greyfox is supplying some very accurate information, here ~ especially his remarks about menu structure and battery life.

le boecere

Simply FWIW, and mostly for others who may be reading this thread, and considering a mirrorless (MILC) camera with the APS-C sensor ~ my limited experience:

My pre-digital experience was with a Minolta SLR, a Canon SLR, + several Minolta and Olympus rangefinders.

Sony a6000 was purchased (used) on April 29, 2014

From my camera journal: After trying to photograph flying grand-kids, dogs, jet boats flying up the river, etc., with several compact and pocket cameras of 5-7 years ago; in April of 2014, I purchased a "used" Sony Alpha a6000 for $400 and the previous semi-pro owner threw in an unused 16-50mm kit zoom (which I seldom use). With the right prime lens that camera system captures almost anything that moves.

From a note to a friend with a vast and varied camera experience: "Gotta tellya ~ even though Sony is no longer updating the a6000 and the photography press is only talking about the a6300-6500; of my 5 cameras, nothing beats the a6000 for the street. It's quicker getting into operation (from "off"), and significantly quicker to get a candid shot than any of my other digital cameras."

Fujifilm X-E2 with 18-55mm "kit zoom", purchased on eBay, October 23, 2016, because the "Zony" 16-70mm f/4 midrange zoom was expensive and had a poor quality control record. IMHO, the Fujifilm X-cameras are the easiest cross-over from the SLR/DSLR world, because the menu and controls seem so "familiar".

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I have been very happy with my NEX-5 which is a couple of versions earlier and much less capable. It is a lot easier to take and use than my Nikon D800e kit. I have the Sony 18-200 lens and a 8mm fisheye for it. Lots of fun! Light and compact.

Tony R Loc: Westport, CT

I've used a A6000 as a travel camera for a couple years and it has performed flawlessly. The quality is as good as any crop sensor DSLR. You'll need to spend a little time with a manual as it has as many functions and options as a DSLR but it's well worth the effort. The only drawback is that it's a bit of a power hog and you should have at least one back up battery to carry with you.

Harald

I just bought the A6000 from Adorama with a kit that included the short and the long zoom lenses, bag, memory card, cleaning stuff, filters and software new at $848. That includes a (temporary?) discount of $150 and it seems to be the going price right now. I cannot say much about the camera's performance as I am just starting to learn it, but it feels good in the hand, is small and fairly light, and the controls are logical, at least for a film camera user.