Sony A6000 for Sports Photography

Is the Sony A6000 good for Sports Photography?

Sony A6000 Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Sony A6000 has a score of 73 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Sony A6000 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Sony A6000 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Sony A6000's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

179 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Good Low Light ISO

A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

although not as good as a DSLR body, Sony A6000 is good enough for most conditions.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Sony A6000 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Sony E mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Sony A6000.

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Sony A6000 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Nikon 1 V3 Compare A6000 vs 1 V3	18 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #122 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #60
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare A6000 vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #3 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 96	Portrait Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape

Nikon 1 AW1 Compare A6000 vs 1 AW1	14 MP \| 1" CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #262 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #111
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 J5 Compare A6000 vs J5	21 MP \| 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon 1 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #176 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #83
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 95 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX8 Compare A6000 vs GX8	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #66 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #35
	Imaging Features 90 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon 1 AW1

Nikon 1 J5

Panasonic GX8