Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm

MPN: E3SNILCE6000LB  |  EAN: 0845251071146  |  Model: 6000 + 16 - 50mm
Outstanding
Best at: Basic Skill Level (Video) Intermediate Skill Level (Video) Wildlife Photography

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Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm - E3SNILCE6000LB Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Astronomy Photography
Very Good
Home Videos
Outstanding
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
Events Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Very Good
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Professional Looks
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding
Camera Body with Lens
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Selecting the Mirror-less Camera, is a great boon to you photography gear. It has what it takes to produce great shots as beginner or professional grade photos as a seasoned photographer.

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the 6000 + 16 - 50mm is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 179  "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The 6000 + 16 - 50mm is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Video Scenarios

The Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

Shooting your next scene - This camera has a sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which plays a large roles in handling various lighting scenarios.

Photo Scenarios

Whether its a simple photo of a star constellation or advanced shot of planet trails, you'll need a camera that supports a RAW file setting and the ability change lens to suit you situation. Fortunately, the Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm actually has both capabilities.

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the 6000 + 16 - 50mm.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the 6000 + 16 - 50mm is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the 6000 + 16 - 50mm showcases your refined taste in mobile cameras. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Sony 6000 + 16 - 50mm - E3SNILCE6000LB Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Mirrorless
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-5.6
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Photo Effects 1
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes Night portrait, Portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Tripod Mounting Supported Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Pre-flash, Slave
Flash Sync-speed 1/160 s
Pre-flash Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 179
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto, Manual
Focusing Distance 25
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focusing Range 0.3 - 3 m
Smile Detection Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 51200
ISO Sensitivity (max) 51200
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Matrix
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Digital Zoom 4 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 75 mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) 24 - 75 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 16 - 50 mm
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Sony E
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 9/8
Maximum Aperture Number 36
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 75 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 3 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, MS Pro-HG Duo HX, RS-MMC, SD, SDIO
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display TFT
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4.0 - +3.0
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 1.07 x
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Megapixel 24.3 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.7 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor BIONZ X
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 360 shots
Battery Life (max) 1.5 h
Battery Type NP-FW50
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 45.1 mm
Height 66.9 mm
Weight 285 g
Weight (including Battery) 344 g
Width 120 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 6000 x 40006000 x 33764240 x 28324240 x 24003008 x 20003008 x 1688