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Is the Sony A6000 good for Sports Photography?

Sony Alpha a6000
$548.00

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.
Read our detailed Sony A6000 Review

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 Z 6

Compare A6000 vs Z 6

25 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #7
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #7

Nikon Z 6
Imaging
Features 97
Value for Money 99
Portability
Overall Score 95
Portrait 94
Street 99
Sports
Daily 93
Landscape

Nikon 1 V3

Compare A6000 vs 1 V3

18 MP | 1" CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #108
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #52

Nikon 1 V3
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon Z 7

Compare A6000 vs Z 7

46 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #2
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #2

Nikon Z 7
Imaging
Features 97
Value for Money 99
Portability
Overall Score 98
Portrait 98
Street 98
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Nikon 1 AW1

Compare A6000 vs 1 AW1

14 MP | 1" CMOS Sensor
Nikon 1 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #243
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #96

Nikon 1 AW1
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: #159
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #71

Nikon 1 J5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 95
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

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