Sony owes a huge debt to you! It was in 2016, 2017 and 2018, when I extensively started watching all your Sony camera videos and decided to buy a Sony a6500 for myself!
Same here in 2015. I bought an a6500 then moved to a7iii, a7R3 in 2018, bought 3 of the a7S3 in 2020, then a1 in 2021. I still have the a6500 which is recording 10+ hours every Saturday (along with the 1 inch RX10, the three a7S3 and A1 for the entire 10+ hours) at SoCal HS track and field meets. The a6500 is still up there in quality even after almost a decade. The RX10 is dated in its 4K so I might replace it with a Sony a7S3.
I stayed with the a6000 until the a6700 was released. None of the others were enough of an upgrade for me. I used it side by side with the a7 RIIIa and it held its own. That's how good the a6000 is.
@@plutonium5156 Same here still use A6000 to this day! Mostly for photos but I love that I can grab some video if I want and it's not bad with a gimble or tripod or even handheld with a lens that has stabilization. Only considering getting an a6400 for 4k and no record limits. But I probably will still use the A6000 for photos till the wheels fall off.
I currently have the Sony A7RV but I started out with the Sony a6000 as my first camera and I still love that camera to this day, it holds a special place in my heart. 😎
Hi there. Audio engineer here. I wanted to make a suggestion, your mic quality is amazing, but the amount of mouth and spit noise coming through is a little bit unbearing. Id suggest getting an izotope mouth declick plugin that gets rid of this. You can use this plugin with pro tools or whatever DAW you are using. Will make a collosal difference as mouth clicks and pops are quite unbearable to hear for most people.
As a pleb I loathe you for bringing this to the attention of my untrained ears as now this is the only thing I can hear. So yeah I third this because now I can’t unhear it lol
@XY-ep8uz the sucky part of being in the audio industry, movies get worse aswell when you realise most of the dialogue is a touch out of sync and recorded in studio🤣
Great video. I’m a member of the Sony Alpha subreddit and boy is there a lot of snobbery on there. The now 10-year-old A6000 is still an incredibly capable camera here in 2024.
The only real improvements I've really noticed going from the a6000 to a6400 is better auto focus and some small quality of live improvement like the flipout touch screen and nicer colours straight out of camera
I own the A6400 & the A6600. The bigger battery makes a dramatic difference when it comes to a whole day shooting. The quality of the pictures taken with these cameras is outstanding. And the autofocus is 99% reliable. The A6600 is a masterpiece and the A6700 heating problems made me return it, because it's crazy good în specs for video, but it fails at it big time! So the A6600 still rules and records video forever with no issues! Respect to the FX30 which is a beast. The funny thing about the 24 mp sensor is : the Sony A5100 that I still own, performs quite similar to this line-up in photo section. From my point of view, ZV-E10 is just a toy-video-cam. Once you touch a Sony A7III full-frame, you simply can't buy cheap plastic zv-e10, no matter the highly praised specs. And one more thing, all these cameras are less, if you forget to pair them with a proper cage! Accesories like side-handels, hot-shoes and so on are indispensable these dans! Great review! Respect!
The a6600 recording like 2+ hours of 4K (25p here) on one stock battery and without overheating is a rare phenomenon I guess. I also work with 6400 and a6600, and recently added the FX30 for the security of double card slots, and well, I think a fan also helps with not overstressing the internals with heat on the long run. I often record long interviews.
@@knowwork9 A6400 for sure! Extreme photo Power! Video just as good. The only 3 things missing from ZV-E10 are: product show case, blurred background and the ease of recording commends. E10 is lighter and made like a Toy camera, the stabilisation means heavy crop, so... it's up to you. If you buy it for indoors use or to pair it with a gimbal then buy E10 and an Ulanzi second-generation cage for a better grip, it doesn't add any relevant extra weigh... E10 is no good for pictures, outdoors is a pain, but for vlogging is King with a 10-20mm lens.
It gets confusing, great video for those looking for an APS-C Still digging my A6400. I've been rocking an E-Mount since the beginning with the NEX-3, had the F3 and NEX-6. The A6000 was an incredible step up and finally landed on my A6400. I've considered the A6600 a few times for the IBIS but just have not as the A6400 still is great for this weekend Dad shooter
These videos of yours are the best. Helped me a lot when I first got myself into e-mount and regularly came back to them when I needed some cleanup on the product line. Same goes this time. In just 30 minutes you summarize the entire product lineup which is a feat considering how many cameras Sony has nowadays.
This video is incredibly helpful in helping me understand the APS-C lineup. I started with a A6000 and over the years have upgraded a couple of times and I'm currently at A6600 and very happy with it. Keep up the great work.
@@NiketBahety As much as I'd like to answer your question if I did there's a very good probability it would be the wrong answer for you. Arthur's video does a great job of explaining where each model fits in the feature matrix. What I would do is list out the features that are important to you then force rank them most to least important. Watch the video again and make note of which models meet your most desired feature set then pick the most current camera that fits your budget. For me, I am less concerned about video but IBIS and the large battery are very important so the 6600 was my choice. I'd love to have the new menu system of the 6700 but at the moment it's not worth the price of upgrade just to get that. If budget is most critical a first generation (6000, 6300, 6500) is where you'll probably find your answer. Remember, all of these cameras can take great pictures but with the right lens (which arguably can be more important). If you have to, scale back your camera selection to get a better lens.
Thanks! I think. Now I want the FX 30. I picked up the ZV-E10, and after finding your last video, the A6600. I love having both in the bag for traveling.
I was surprised by how large the a6700 was…you can see the small progression in size from the smaller a6000 to the ZvE10 and then the 6700. I looked at one yesterday and it has some great tools within but frankly, didn’t like the size as I was looking for something small and would be more of an EDC. Your recommendation of the 6100 (which you use for that) seems like the way to go. Maybe a 6700 for studio work. Great video btw…helpful too!
Still in love w my a6400 I bought over 5 years ago 👏🏼 one thing I love about it is the built-in flash for getting certain types of lighting effects in my photography. Such a lil beast mode camera, even in 2024
you were the reason for my sony camera purchase. i wish you nothing but good fortune and blessings for all the hard work you do for videos like this one and the sales videos during black friday which i know take days to make.
Haven't even watched the vid yet but came to say that Arthur is the Sony APSC content creator of my dreams. I've owned a Sony A6300 for the past 6 years (still have it), 4 of those years involving professional work. I recently upgraded to the A6700 and it's definitely a night and day difference. My hands are so used to not having IBIS that having it in the A6700 is filming on easy mode hahahah
The a6700 is so good that I bought and sold my A74 in short time. Never underestimate this little wonder of a camera. It's just a better camera than the 'best.'
Started off with a6400. Massive hybrid beast! Then I upgraded to a6700 but I quickly sold it it after 2 months due to the overheating problems. Currently using fx30 and 2 units of a6400 for my production 😊
I am amazed that you mostly bring a6000 in your recent video. i sold my a6000 as its discontineud and bought zv e10 but it was the best camera i had at past
I recently bought the 6400 for professional use..but i still use the NeX 7 for street photography its my very first camera and very capable on par with a6000, Im so used to it, i can navigate the menu settings even if its in Japanese language 🤓👍
THIS is the video I didn't know I needed. So many options to choose from in Sonyland. The FX30 is by far the best value out of all of these. And it actually shoots great stills (albeit only one at a time since no burst shooting allowed). If video is your jam better than 60% of the time, the FX30 wins every time - especially when it goes on sale for $200 off!
I get around the lack of burst mode by cranking up shutter speed and shooting in 60fps video, then I can grab still frames from the video and export as photos, no raw photo this way of course unless you record said video to something like an Atomos ninja but I think it's a great compromise and work around for my needs
I ended up buying an a6500 last year primary for product photography and also sports because on research it has the biggest buffer of all the apsc lineup. A big improvement over my a6000 which I sold for basically the same price I bought it for.
Great video. I own a6400 myself; it's a fantastic camera. But I also love to take pictures with vintage manual lenses. Starting from 85mm and above, IBIS is a must-have.
Recently got an A6100 per a lot of your videos the last 2 years. Settled for it over the a6400 because I got a price I couldn’t beat! Use it for hobby and family, and I’m SO happy! Appreciate your thorough videos and “real talk” around how you don’t always need the fancy new stuff, but each has strengths and weaknesses! 💪🏼
Fantastic guide! Only thing I'd say is the 8-bit recording only applies to video. For stills, every camera from the 6100 to 6700 has 14-bit RAW capture (A6000 with only 12)
You did a really great job on this nine way comparison. You've come a really long way and a short time in your knowledge of products and techniques. I have enjoyed all of your videos and i'm very grateful for the hard work you put into each video. It has also been a great privilege to watch your family as they grow. Please keep up the good work.
Sold my A600 to get my current A6400 (wich Ill sell in a couple months to go for that new A6700) and since I got that A600 I have watched all of your videos, how time flies!!
Thank you for making this very informative video. I bought the a6000 when it came out and still use it today, (mainly for taking photos, not so much video). Perhaps your brother and I think alike, make do with what we have, buy things that we need, not what we want. You made this half hour video so interesting I watched the entire clip in one go which is rare for me. Best of all, your narrative is pleasant to listen to, no drama, no shouting like many others.
Found one error in your description of the connectivity of the A6000er lineup: at 2:40 the A6000 has no Bluetooth built in. One of the reasons I went with a A6400 as it offers BT and with it the GPS sync with a smartphone, which the A6000 does not offer.
I still using and love my a6500, this started my videography journey with Sony mirrorless camera. Later I bought the RX10 MK3 followed by ZVE10 and currently bought the a6700. Each of them have their own strengths and limitations. All works well for me! Sadly the EVF on my RX10 MK3 has died on me. Luckily it still can use the LCD to shoot videos so I often used it on tripod for video shooting.
I own an A6400, my first ever camera 📸. I was initially thinking about moving to full frame as my next camera. But now I'm more inclined towards the a6700 being my next camera, because I've invested in some good APSC lenses already 😊
From one Arthur to another, bravo for thoughtfully and thoroughly explaining the entire line. I finally got a used A6000 this year and was ecstatic on upgrading from RX100. Maybe it was better seeing this video after the purchase because I might be waiting more years before getting a higher model.
Great video, I’ve been debating for a while on which one to get as I’m upgrading from a Canon M50 and decided I wanted to make the jump to Sony this time around. Your vids have been integral to making that decision, so thank you! Soon enough that A6700 will be mine 😎😎
I have a 6300 since 2017. I don't shoot a lot of photo's and I'm still happy with this camera so for me it's still relevant and a good performer. This was a nice overview of the Sony apsc product line !
Great and interesting breakdown of the entire lineup! Thank you Artur 👌 And to everyone thinking about an upgrade, so basically all of us from time to time 😅... Do it, IF you really feel that you've already mastered the camera you have 😌
Great presentation, Arthur! I learned some new things about the lineup too. I'm happy with ZV-E10 and A6700. (I almost bought the A6400, then the A6700 was announced, so I waited)
Sad that it took me this long to find this channel. Great info and comparison. I'm actually a current APS-C shooter, and a Sony shooter. Just a little older with an A65 :) Definitely want to jump into mirrorless now that I'm working less. This was incredibly informative for me.
The only thing I wish my a6400 has is ibis other than that it preforms almost identical to the new models. You and Jason Vong heavily influenced my purchase of it.
One thing I wish was different is that you can’t use focus tracking when using Animal EyeAF. You need to set it to humans before you can use the tracking feature. I don’t mind it not being available, but just automatically switch to human when using the focus tracking feature. To get around this I’ve mapped the animal/human setting to a custom button.
The Sony APSC means nothing without the proper lens - native and third-party lenses as well. As a Sony A6400 and A6600 owner I recomend some amazing lens: Sony OSS 18-135mm, Sony OSS 35mm f1.4, Sony G 15mm and Sony OSS 70-350mm which are all native APSC lenses, Sony OSS 90mm macro which is full frame, and the following APSC third-party lenses: Viltrox 13mm f1.4, Viltrox Pro 75mm f1.2, and the duo - Tamron 18-300mm + Tamron 11-20mm. In Sigma line I would go strait to ART series - probabily 20mm full-frame... the 24mm APSC f1.4 is also highly recommended... For Sony FX30 one should definitely pick the Sony G 10-20mm for its compact size... if you own these lens, sky is the limit... you don't really need full frame system... stay creative!
4 month everyday watching best camera to start elivate my youtube chanel from phone camera,You are the only person made me choose the best camera.Il go with sony zv e10.Thanks man
I'm just a dude with a hobby and I feel ashamed I own almost half of these hahahahha. I LOVE that thumbnail. I will watch the video later. Your videos have guided me to many buying decisions, so thanks man! Keep it up Since people are asking about cameras: I own A6400, ZV-E10, A6700, FX30
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sell a6100 to me, can't find any here. Let alone a good deal 😭🙏
@@WillemvanderPijl Ah you're from Netherlands. So there's this negotiation going on between IATSE, Teamsters and AMPTP which may result in a workers strike if things don't go well. Which you know will disrupt hollywood totally including vfx and i can't risk buying something rn till the future looks better.
Thanks for the great introduction to all Sony APS-C cameras in the 6000 series. 💪🏼 I am completely satisfied with my a6500 plus battery grip right now. That's all you need to photograph trains. 👋🏼
Another excellent video! Great production quality with little time wasted with "intro". It has been a while since I watched an "Arthur" TH-cam; they have all been informative. Starting with an NEX-6, I have long been a fan of the Sony crop-sensor line -- always wished I knew more about them -- now I do! I bought the a6400 a few years ago when I became an Author subscriber. Got the a6700 last December. Have no plans to ever go to full-frame, not ever.
thank you so much discussing the differences of these cameras. very helpful for me since I'm planning to buy a sony apsc camera that would fit for our needs and budget as well.
Thank you! We need more videos like this! I've been looking to buy a Sony camera and understanding what I can get on my budget and what I potentially miss out on is important.
Arthur, you are the SONY CAMERA GURU! Thank you so much for making these insanely detailed videos. They are incredibly helpful for camera noobs like me. I have been rocking the A6400 for a couple years now, and it's been great.
In my opinion, Sony is going away from photo cameras in the APC segment and transitioning to more video. The a6700 overheats. I purchased one and immediately noticed the heat of the camera when shooting photos. I returned it and bit the bullet and bought a a7cii. It would be nice to have a still version of the a6700 with the buttons of the a6600, which is my favorite of the bunch.
Great to know that someone else is telling the truth about the A6700 overheating problems... Everybody is defending it, but it's far far away from the FX30 cooling system. The Sony A6700 needs a version II upgrade to make it right... A6600 is still King...
I bought myself a brand new A6400 at the end of 2022 to replace my old canon 700d. I paired it with a sigma 30mm f1.4 dc dn and added a sony 55mm f1.8 zeiss. I mostly do portraits so at the end of last year, decided to sell both of those lenses and bought a Sony 50mm f1.4GM and it works brilliantly for portrait works. Now i already set my eyes to either the A7CII or the A7RIV sometimes in the future
If you go with one of the higher resolution Sony bodies (A7Cr, A7rIV, A7rV) you can still use all of your APS-C lenses at 26 megapixels. I have the A7rIV it works perfectly. It will also fully resolve your 50mm f1.4 GM. Perfect combination.
I swear people who named these are camera are doing it out of spite. It's so confusing, i had to google again and again to make sure 6500 is not an upgrade to 6400 even though 6500 is newer than 6300 and 6000. It took me ages to understand Canon's naming convention and now have to deal with this disorganised mess
@Aurthur R, Sony would be well advised to make you a paid brand ambassador, your videos are a valuable resource for all things Sony photography. My A6000 just stop working and I was just wondering which 6000 series to get. I have invested heavily in Sony APSC lenses, batteries and other accessories. Based on your presentation, think I'll go with the 6400. The comparison you made with the A9 convinced me to go with that one!
Awesome comparison. Thinking of upgrading from the A6500 for the autofocus capability that I’ve experienced on an A7IV and this has convinced me to do it!
Great video! I've watched it about five times, and while I still don't fully understand the logic behind Sony’s model numbers, your explanation has definitely given me a much better grasp.
Just realized out of all of these cameras the only two I’ve never owned are the ZV-E10 and the a6100 😅 I primarily shoot FF with my client work, but I’ve always appreciated the the size and savings of the APS-C line. The a6700 has surprised me in so many ways - wildly good for video work.
i rarely congratulates people, but you Sr. has done the perfect analysis of the Sony lineup . Sony should be really considering your videos to explain people what they are getting for their money. Good work.
30:16 I think the best for photo is a6500. you can still utilize that ibis for steadiness and the weather resistant is also a nice thing for outdoor photography
No question there is a lot in the A6700 to make people happy. Vs the A6400 the A6700 has it in the AI autofocus, solo video framing feature, battery, 4k video, grip, video stabilization, and dials department, albeit at a much more expensive price tag. Still, for those who don’t need the most current features, yesterday/years models have strengths at a now compelling enough price to make them good value. I like the flip/tilt up screens of the pre A6700 versions for street photography that the A6700 doesn’t have, (A6700 has a side flip articulating LCD). Also, the A6400 was the last version to have a built in flash that I like that you don’t get on the A6700. Also note, the A6400 is dimensionally smaller and a little lighter than the A6700. And the A6400 goes for 1/2 the price as the A6700 on the used market.
Thank you so much for this update! You're so thorough and I love that you point out what may be important to video vs. photo. Totally helped me make a decision on which camera to get. Off to look for some lens reviews now!
After years of wanting to start making my own videos I FINALLY have the money for a camera and today is the first time in my life I ever researched the market and I was overwhelmed with the options and didn’t understand a single thing. I felt so stupid and confused, I was about to give up until I found this video. I almost spent ALL my sweat, tears and blood hardwork savings in the a6000 without realizing the horrible mistake it would be because I would rather get a used version of the newer models with the improvements you talked about. Will support your channel from now on 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I hope Sony sponsors you real soon.
Started from zve10 since 2021 as a wedding/event photo/videographer now I was able to save and bought A6700 from it's income which made the zve10 as my B-cam. The A6700 battery was insane!
Being an owner of a6400 and a6700 i just wish they had the buffer size of the a6500. But i hate how the a6500 screen is plastic. And when using the Sony hvl F28rm you don't get all the options. Awsome video as always 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@@manu-singhIt's not great on the other cameras either, my old Fuji X-T1 was way better. For composing the view finder does its job, most the time I use the rear screen unless it's really sunny, which is two days of the year in the UK!
It's time to upgrade from my Sony Nex 7 and this video really helped me decide that the A6400 is best for my purposes. (The 6100 is almost the same price in Italy.) Thank you for such thorough information!
Thank you for this awesome video. It’s nice to see how things have evolved over time. Just got a6700 and it’s great. I traded a6000 and a6500 for it and now i kinda regret giving my a6000 away. A6500 was useless for video work as the lcd was so dim in direct sunlight.
@@rusluck6014 I suppose it's dependent on the codec you're employing. Sony states in the A6500 manual that the monitor brightness cannot be adjusted when the file format is set to XAVC S 4K.
Such a nice history lesson :D Takes me back to your old reviews of sony 18-105 and 35f1.8, 10-18 which had qc issues :D Good glass was hard to come by those days. As for the cameras I've upgraded my a6300 with a7IV... but somehow I want to go back😅 I still have my a6300 but it barely holds on. Buttons got cluncky and it glitches all the time😅 but I still love this compact format, and the image quality is solid! A7IV will be for serious projects but for everyday use I need to get another aps-c body! Appreciate the content Arthur! Keep up the good work ;)
Thanks. Arthur, another great video as usual. As a hobby photographer, I still have and use the Nex7 as well as the A6400 and RX100 (Version 1). Doubt if I will ever upgrade as not interested in video, (never used it) and fed up with hybrids. Now if Sony came up with a stills specific camera with IBIS, and stills specs of the A6400/6700 I will be very tempted! Thanks or sharing.
I love that pop up flash! I actually use it. I will occasional hold it pointed up to get a nice bounce flash. If the 6600 had it I would have gone with that over the A6400. Do you think Sony will ever produce an APS-C hybrid/still camera with dual card slots?
Just watched you previous edition of this lineup comparison yesterday! Ultimately I ended up going for ... the a5100, hah! I don't do much video and I have an A7c, so for me I want an APSC body that is even more compact. Actually, it's a shame the 6X00 line has only gotten bigger and more video-centric with each revision. I'd love to see more diversity in the Sony APS-C body offerings since a new wave of 3rd-party glass is really starting to break. Things like ... an updated 5X00-style body to pair with newer compact lenses like the TTartisan 27mm or Sigma 18-50 ... a photo-focused 6X00R hi-res body (RX1R styling?) with more manual controls, tilt screen, and bigger, better EVF. I don't need the pro-level video features and want something compact, so I hope there's a "S / R" split in the product line in the future or a pivot back to photo features; otherwise most of that new 3rd-party glass is also coming to X or Z mounts and I might have to consider switching systems.
Sony owes a huge debt to you! It was in 2016, 2017 and 2018, when I extensively started watching all your Sony camera videos and decided to buy a Sony a6500 for myself!
Same here in 2015. I bought an a6500 then moved to a7iii, a7R3 in 2018, bought 3 of the a7S3 in 2020, then a1 in 2021. I still have the a6500 which is recording 10+ hours every Saturday (along with the 1 inch RX10, the three a7S3 and A1 for the entire 10+ hours) at SoCal HS track and field meets. The a6500 is still up there in quality even after almost a decade. The RX10 is dated in its 4K so I might replace it with a Sony a7S3.
just got myself a practically new a6000 and im not disappointed with the image quality. superb.
imagine quality is amazing. I have the 6100 but im looking to upgrade for IBIS and some weather sealing
@@dylancurcio5388my only problem with my a6000 is no weather sealing
I stayed with the a6000 until the a6700 was released. None of the others were enough of an upgrade for me. I used it side by side with the a7 RIIIa and it held its own. That's how good the a6000 is.
I’m using it for photography since 2015 and I love it. In this way It is still actual nowadays.
@@plutonium5156 Same here still use A6000 to this day! Mostly for photos but I love that I can grab some video if I want and it's not bad with a gimble or tripod or even handheld with a lens that has stabilization. Only considering getting an a6400 for 4k and no record limits. But I probably will still use the A6000 for photos till the wheels fall off.
still using a6000 and i cant complain, 200 bucks and you are in the game...
Where do you buy it for that price?
yeah a6000 is like an UZI gun for me... it fires rapidly and very reliable
It doesnt have mike,did u faced any problem while making videos?
@@aabnamak if you live in europe Rajala has some cheap a6000’s, picked mine up for around 220 euros last week. Used but not alot
Same, bought mine open box for $450 and it has been a blast. I don't do videos so I don't care about 4K
I currently have the Sony A7RV but I started out with the Sony a6000 as my first camera and I still love that camera to this day, it holds a special place in my heart. 😎
Fun fact, the fx30/a6700 sensor is apparently just a smaller sized a7rv sensor.
As someone just getting started with Sony Apsc, your channel is a goldmine of information. Thanks for keeping the Apsc love alive!
I love that Arthur always perfectly channels my obsession with Sony into TH-cam video content.
Hi there. Audio engineer here. I wanted to make a suggestion, your mic quality is amazing, but the amount of mouth and spit noise coming through is a little bit unbearing. Id suggest getting an izotope mouth declick plugin that gets rid of this. You can use this plugin with pro tools or whatever DAW you are using. Will make a collosal difference as mouth clicks and pops are quite unbearable to hear for most people.
as a fellow audio engineer, i second this
As a pleb I loathe you for bringing this to the attention of my untrained ears as now this is the only thing I can hear. So yeah I third this because now I can’t unhear it lol
@XY-ep8uz the sucky part of being in the audio industry, movies get worse aswell when you realise most of the dialogue is a touch out of sync and recorded in studio🤣
Great suggestion!
Im not getting that vibe. This is why they say not to study music.
Great video. I’m a member of the Sony Alpha subreddit and boy is there a lot of snobbery on there. The now 10-year-old A6000 is still an incredibly capable camera here in 2024.
The only real improvements I've really noticed going from the a6000 to a6400 is better auto focus and some small quality of live improvement like the flipout touch screen and nicer colours straight out of camera
Viewfinder is better too and video capture is much better with not time limit and overheating.
Well, you don't want to associate yourself with redditors in the first place.
@@bassyey I have no problem calling myself a redditor. It’s a very useful platform for community solutions to common issues.
I own the A6400 & the A6600. The bigger battery makes a dramatic difference when it comes to a whole day shooting. The quality of the pictures taken with these cameras is outstanding. And the autofocus is 99% reliable. The A6600 is a masterpiece and the A6700 heating problems made me return it, because it's crazy good în specs for video, but it fails at it big time! So the A6600 still rules and records video forever with no issues! Respect to the FX30 which is a beast. The funny thing about the 24 mp sensor is : the Sony A5100 that I still own, performs quite similar to this line-up in photo section. From my point of view, ZV-E10 is just a toy-video-cam. Once you touch a Sony A7III full-frame, you simply can't buy cheap plastic zv-e10, no matter the highly praised specs. And one more thing, all these cameras are less, if you forget to pair them with a proper cage! Accesories like side-handels, hot-shoes and so on are indispensable these dans! Great review! Respect!
5100 always in bag ,everywhere.
The a6600 recording like 2+ hours of 4K (25p here) on one stock battery and without overheating is a rare phenomenon I guess. I also work with 6400 and a6600, and recently added the FX30 for the security of double card slots, and well, I think a fan also helps with not overstressing the internals with heat on the long run. I often record long interviews.
Im between 6400 and zve10 any help bro
@@martonhegedusman im between 6400 zve10 and too confused to choose
@@knowwork9 A6400 for sure! Extreme photo Power! Video just as good. The only 3 things missing from ZV-E10 are: product show case, blurred background and the ease of recording commends. E10 is lighter and made like a Toy camera, the stabilisation means heavy crop, so... it's up to you. If you buy it for indoors use or to pair it with a gimbal then buy E10 and an Ulanzi second-generation cage for a better grip, it doesn't add any relevant extra weigh... E10 is no good for pictures, outdoors is a pain, but for vlogging is King with a 10-20mm lens.
Can't wait for the A6200,A6800 and A6900!
69 AHaHaHaHa
can't wait for a6400 mark ii 😭😭👍🏻
I dont think we will get an a6800 or 900. we didnt get an Nex8 or Nex9 either
@@Hello__________Neither nex 2
It gets confusing, great video for those looking for an APS-C
Still digging my A6400. I've been rocking an E-Mount since the beginning with the NEX-3, had the F3 and NEX-6. The A6000 was an incredible step up and finally landed on my A6400.
I've considered the A6600 a few times for the IBIS but just have not as the A6400 still is great for this weekend Dad shooter
These videos of yours are the best. Helped me a lot when I first got myself into e-mount and regularly came back to them when I needed some cleanup on the product line. Same goes this time. In just 30 minutes you summarize the entire product lineup which is a feat considering how many cameras Sony has nowadays.
This video is incredibly helpful in helping me understand the APS-C lineup. I started with a A6000 and over the years have upgraded a couple of times and I'm currently at A6600 and very happy with it. Keep up the great work.
I am on a tight budget, which would be the lowest one you suggest that would still work well in 2024. Thanks :)
@@NiketBahety As much as I'd like to answer your question if I did there's a very good probability it would be the wrong answer for you. Arthur's video does a great job of explaining where each model fits in the feature matrix. What I would do is list out the features that are important to you then force rank them most to least important. Watch the video again and make note of which models meet your most desired feature set then pick the most current camera that fits your budget. For me, I am less concerned about video but IBIS and the large battery are very important so the 6600 was my choice. I'd love to have the new menu system of the 6700 but at the moment it's not worth the price of upgrade just to get that. If budget is most critical a first generation (6000, 6300, 6500) is where you'll probably find your answer. Remember, all of these cameras can take great pictures but with the right lens (which arguably can be more important). If you have to, scale back your camera selection to get a better lens.
@@tomblanar2592 thank you so much for the insightful answer. I will try what you suggested:)
this is the ONLY video that I watch 30 minutes end-to-end, and watch again couple days later. Thank You.
Thanks! I think. Now I want the FX 30. I picked up the ZV-E10, and after finding your last video, the A6600. I love having both in the bag for traveling.
I was surprised by how large the a6700 was…you can see the small progression in size from the smaller a6000 to the ZvE10 and then the 6700. I looked at one yesterday and it has some great tools within but frankly, didn’t like the size as I was looking for something small and would be more of an EDC. Your recommendation of the 6100 (which you use for that) seems like the way to go. Maybe a 6700 for studio work. Great video btw…helpful too!
Still in love w my a6400 I bought over 5 years ago 👏🏼 one thing I love about it is the built-in flash for getting certain types of lighting effects in my photography. Such a lil beast mode camera, even in 2024
you were the reason for my sony camera purchase. i wish you nothing but good fortune and blessings for all the hard work you do for videos like this one and the sales videos during black friday which i know take days to make.
Another great video! I bought the a6700 back in August. I absolutely love it!
Haven't even watched the vid yet but came to say that Arthur is the Sony APSC content creator of my dreams. I've owned a Sony A6300 for the past 6 years (still have it), 4 of those years involving professional work. I recently upgraded to the A6700 and it's definitely a night and day difference. My hands are so used to not having IBIS that having it in the A6700 is filming on easy mode hahahah
But believe me when I say that you will lose those steady hands fast 😂
The a6700 is so good that I bought and sold my A74 in short time. Never underestimate this little wonder of a camera. It's just a better camera than the 'best.'
@@bondgabebond4907 yeah absolutely
@@WillemvanderPijl I've heard that and am really trying my best to be conscious of it and not be complacent 😂😵💫
@@bondgabebond4907 Ooo any particular reason why? Would love to know as I'm still learning more and more about cameras
Started off with a6400. Massive hybrid beast! Then I upgraded to a6700 but I quickly sold it it after 2 months due to the overheating problems. Currently using fx30 and 2 units of a6400 for my production 😊
I am amazed that you mostly bring a6000 in your recent video. i sold my a6000 as its discontineud and bought zv e10 but it was the best camera i had at past
how are you finding the zv e10?
I recently bought the 6400 for professional use..but i still use the NeX 7 for street photography its my very first camera and very capable on par with a6000, Im so used to it, i can navigate the menu settings even if its in Japanese language 🤓👍
THIS is the video I didn't know I needed. So many options to choose from in Sonyland. The FX30 is by far the best value out of all of these. And it actually shoots great stills (albeit only one at a time since no burst shooting allowed). If video is your jam better than 60% of the time, the FX30 wins every time - especially when it goes on sale for $200 off!
I get around the lack of burst mode by cranking up shutter speed and shooting in 60fps video, then I can grab still frames from the video and export as photos, no raw photo this way of course unless you record said video to something like an Atomos ninja but I think it's a great compromise and work around for my needs
a6400 the GOAT
💯💯💯
weak battery and no IBIS, certainly no "GOAT"
but good for its price
@@Skaratak the greatest of all time for value and reliability
A6400 is 825 Euro, A6700 during an action about 1250 Eiro… at this point the A6700 is a no brainer
but even the zve10 is cheaper than the 6400
I ended up buying an a6500 last year primary for product photography and also sports because on research it has the biggest buffer of all the apsc lineup. A big improvement over my a6000 which I sold for basically the same price I bought it for.
Great video. I own a6400 myself; it's a fantastic camera. But I also love to take pictures with vintage manual lenses. Starting from 85mm and above, IBIS is a must-have.
Efficiently helpful for me in selecting which to get
Recently got an A6100 per a lot of your videos the last 2 years. Settled for it over the a6400 because I got a price I couldn’t beat! Use it for hobby and family, and I’m SO happy! Appreciate your thorough videos and “real talk” around how you don’t always need the fancy new stuff, but each has strengths and weaknesses! 💪🏼
Fantastic guide! Only thing I'd say is the 8-bit recording only applies to video. For stills, every camera from the 6100 to 6700 has 14-bit RAW capture (A6000 with only 12)
You did a really great job on this nine way comparison. You've come a really long way and a short time in your knowledge of products and techniques.
I have enjoyed all of your videos and i'm very grateful for the hard work you put into each video.
It has also been a great privilege to watch your family as they grow.
Please keep up the good work.
I would of included the Nex-7 and Nex-6. They r really the 1st gen of those bodies.
Sold my A600 to get my current A6400 (wich Ill sell in a couple months to go for that new A6700) and since I got that A600 I have watched all of your videos, how time flies!!
Thank you for making this very informative video. I bought the a6000 when it came out and still use it today, (mainly for taking photos, not so much video). Perhaps your brother and I think alike, make do with what we have, buy things that we need, not what we want.
You made this half hour video so interesting I watched the entire clip in one go which is rare for me. Best of all, your narrative is pleasant to listen to, no drama, no shouting like many others.
Found one error in your description of the connectivity of the A6000er lineup: at 2:40 the A6000 has no Bluetooth built in. One of the reasons I went with a A6400 as it offers BT and with it the GPS sync with a smartphone, which the A6000 does not offer.
I still using and love my a6500, this started my videography journey with Sony mirrorless camera. Later I bought the RX10 MK3 followed by ZVE10 and currently bought the a6700. Each of them have their own strengths and limitations. All works well for me! Sadly the EVF on my RX10 MK3 has died on me. Luckily it still can use the LCD to shoot videos so I often used it on tripod for video shooting.
Thank you, Arthur, for the next great video! I`m in love with my vintage A6000 and A7II ! Greetings from Germany!
great video man. You should definitely do a Full frame guide. I just upgraded from a A6300 to a A7III. Would be great to see the Full Frame lineup.
How are you finding the upgrade?
Just the guide I've been waiting for Arthur. Trying to decide whether to trade up my 6300.
I own an A6400, my first ever camera 📸. I was initially thinking about moving to full frame as my next camera. But now I'm more inclined towards the a6700 being my next camera, because I've invested in some good APSC lenses already 😊
Dude I did just that and the difference is INCREDIBLE. You'll have an amazing experience, I can't recommend it enough (6400 -> 6700)
Do apsc lens not fit on full frame cameras?
@@ShadraqsVids16 APSC lenses do fit on a full frame. But on the camera, you need to use the crop mode which will result in a 1.5x zoomed in image.
From one Arthur to another, bravo for thoughtfully and thoroughly explaining the entire line. I finally got a used A6000 this year and was ecstatic on upgrading from RX100. Maybe it was better seeing this video after the purchase because I might be waiting more years before getting a higher model.
Great video, I’ve been debating for a while on which one to get as I’m upgrading from a Canon M50 and decided I wanted to make the jump to Sony this time around. Your vids have been integral to making that decision, so thank you! Soon enough that A6700 will be mine 😎😎
EPIC Comparison 💪 zv-e10 feels like gen 2.5 trying to combine some of the 2nd & 3rd gen features
For a noob looking at getting into the hobby....and suffering for little to no complete comparison between models, this was an AMAZING video. thanks
I have a 6300 since 2017. I don't shoot a lot of photo's and I'm still happy with this camera so for me it's still relevant and a good performer. This was a nice overview of the Sony apsc product line !
Great and interesting breakdown of the entire lineup! Thank you Artur 👌 And to everyone thinking about an upgrade, so basically all of us from time to time 😅... Do it, IF you really feel that you've already mastered the camera you have 😌
Great presentation, Arthur! I learned some new things about the lineup too. I'm happy with ZV-E10 and A6700. (I almost bought the A6400, then the A6700 was announced, so I waited)
6400 or zve10 sir
Hi bro if i purchase Sony a6100 with cannon lens with adapter is it ok because because e mount lens are very costly
Sad that it took me this long to find this channel. Great info and comparison. I'm actually a current APS-C shooter, and a Sony shooter. Just a little older with an A65 :) Definitely want to jump into mirrorless now that I'm working less. This was incredibly informative for me.
The only thing I wish my a6400 has is ibis other than that it preforms almost identical to the new models. You and Jason Vong heavily influenced my purchase of it.
One thing I wish was different is that you can’t use focus tracking when using Animal EyeAF. You need to set it to humans before you can use the tracking feature. I don’t mind it not being available, but just automatically switch to human when using the focus tracking feature. To get around this I’ve mapped the animal/human setting to a custom button.
The Sony APSC means nothing without the proper lens - native and third-party lenses as well. As a Sony A6400 and A6600 owner I recomend some amazing lens: Sony OSS 18-135mm, Sony OSS 35mm f1.4, Sony G 15mm and Sony OSS 70-350mm which are all native APSC lenses, Sony OSS 90mm macro which is full frame, and the following APSC third-party lenses: Viltrox 13mm f1.4, Viltrox Pro 75mm f1.2, and the duo - Tamron 18-300mm + Tamron 11-20mm. In Sigma line I would go strait to ART series - probabily 20mm full-frame... the 24mm APSC f1.4 is also highly recommended... For Sony FX30 one should definitely pick the Sony G 10-20mm for its compact size... if you own these lens, sky is the limit... you don't really need full frame system... stay creative!
You are the APSC King! Thank you as always
Thanks!
got the a6000 2 years ago as a gift. Perfect camera to get into photography and still performs very well today!
I have been waiting so long for this video from you 😢 so glad to finally see it!
4 month everyday watching best camera to start elivate my youtube chanel from phone camera,You are the only person made me choose the best camera.Il go with sony zv e10.Thanks man
I'm just a dude with a hobby and I feel ashamed I own almost half of these hahahahha. I LOVE that thumbnail. I will watch the video later. Your videos have guided me to many buying decisions, so thanks man! Keep it up
Since people are asking about cameras:
I own A6400, ZV-E10, A6700, FX30
sell a6100 to me, can't find any here. Let alone a good deal 😭🙏
I'm saving money to buy one but damn this IATSE negotiations going on making me hold onto the money for sometime.
@@realmoonknight I have to admit I have no idea what you are talking about...
Can you explain?
@@WillemvanderPijl Ah you're from Netherlands. So there's this negotiation going on between IATSE, Teamsters and AMPTP which may result in a workers strike if things don't go well. Which you know will disrupt hollywood totally including vfx and i can't risk buying something rn till the future looks better.
@@WillemvanderPijl I'm eyeing for the A6400 with a sigma maybe as a starter sometime later this year.
16:33 Unfortunately, Sony also removed the panorama picture functionality in the A6600 which the older models offer.
I’ve been a watcher of your channel for years, you sir know how to put a fantastic video together, thank you so much, I hope you are well
Thanks for the great introduction to all Sony APS-C cameras in the 6000 series. 💪🏼 I am completely satisfied with my a6500 plus battery grip right now. That's all you need to photograph trains. 👋🏼
Another excellent video! Great production quality with little time wasted with "intro". It has been a while since I watched an "Arthur" TH-cam; they have all been informative. Starting with an NEX-6, I have long been a fan of the Sony crop-sensor line -- always wished I knew more about them -- now I do! I bought the a6400 a few years ago when I became an Author subscriber. Got the a6700 last December. Have no plans to ever go to full-frame, not ever.
About Sony APS-C line, for me, Arthur's channel is the first place to check before go. Thank you so much Arthur!!!👍
thank you so much discussing the differences of these cameras. very helpful for me since I'm planning to buy a sony apsc camera that would fit for our needs and budget as well.
Thank you! We need more videos like this! I've been looking to buy a Sony camera and understanding what I can get on my budget and what I potentially miss out on is important.
Arthur, you are the SONY CAMERA GURU! Thank you so much for making these insanely detailed videos. They are incredibly helpful for camera noobs like me. I have been rocking the A6400 for a couple years now, and it's been great.
In my opinion, Sony is going away from photo cameras in the APC segment and transitioning to more video. The a6700 overheats. I purchased one and immediately noticed the heat of the camera when shooting photos. I returned it and bit the bullet and bought a a7cii. It would be nice to have a still version of the a6700 with the buttons of the a6600, which is my favorite of the bunch.
Great to know that someone else is telling the truth about the A6700 overheating problems... Everybody is defending it, but it's far far away from the FX30 cooling system. The Sony A6700 needs a version II upgrade to make it right... A6600 is still King...
I bought myself a brand new A6400 at the end of 2022 to replace my old canon 700d. I paired it with a sigma 30mm f1.4 dc dn and added a sony 55mm f1.8 zeiss. I mostly do portraits so at the end of last year, decided to sell both of those lenses and bought a Sony 50mm f1.4GM and it works brilliantly for portrait works. Now i already set my eyes to either the A7CII or the A7RIV sometimes in the future
If you go with one of the higher resolution Sony bodies (A7Cr, A7rIV, A7rV) you can still use all of your APS-C lenses at 26 megapixels. I have the A7rIV it works perfectly. It will also fully resolve your 50mm f1.4 GM. Perfect combination.
I swear people who named these are camera are doing it out of spite. It's so confusing, i had to google again and again to make sure 6500 is not an upgrade to 6400 even though 6500 is newer than 6300 and 6000. It took me ages to understand Canon's naming convention and now have to deal with this disorganised mess
@Aurthur R, Sony would be well advised to make you a paid brand ambassador, your videos are a valuable resource for all things Sony photography. My A6000 just stop working and I was just wondering which 6000 series to get. I have invested heavily in Sony APSC lenses, batteries and other accessories. Based on your presentation, think I'll go with the 6400. The comparison you made with the A9 convinced me to go with that one!
Awesome comparison. Thinking of upgrading from the A6500 for the autofocus capability that I’ve experienced on an A7IV and this has convinced me to do it!
Great video! I've watched it about five times, and while I still don't fully understand the logic behind Sony’s model numbers, your explanation has definitely given me a much better grasp.
Amazing review for someone who is completely new to this. Thanks.
I was thinking of buying some of the Sony alpha models and this video helped a lot. Thank you 👍🏼
Just realized out of all of these cameras the only two I’ve never owned are the ZV-E10 and the a6100 😅 I primarily shoot FF with my client work, but I’ve always appreciated the the size and savings of the APS-C line. The a6700 has surprised me in so many ways - wildly good for video work.
i rarely congratulates people, but you Sr. has done the perfect analysis of the Sony lineup . Sony should be really considering your videos to explain people what they are getting for their money. Good work.
30:16 I think the best for photo is a6500. you can still utilize that ibis for steadiness and the weather resistant is also a nice thing for outdoor photography
I enjoy your videos, they are informative and helped me decide which Sony APSC camera to buy. Thank you.
I was researching for a whole week, every video I saw confused me more, but your video saved me both intellectually and financially :)
Thanks for making these lineup videos. I have watched them in the past and I'm glad you redo them as time goes.
I recently upgraded from my 6400 to the 6700 massive improvement in almost all aspects
Massive improvement in video, for photo completely not worth upgrade.
@@PatrickWithCamerawhich one out of all these from the list on this video would you suggest for both image and video...?...
No question there is a lot in the A6700 to make people happy. Vs the A6400 the A6700 has it in the AI autofocus, solo video framing feature, battery, 4k video, grip, video stabilization, and dials department, albeit at a much more expensive price tag.
Still, for those who don’t need the most current features, yesterday/years models have strengths at a now compelling enough price to make them good value. I like the flip/tilt up screens of the pre A6700 versions for street photography that the A6700 doesn’t have, (A6700 has a side flip articulating LCD). Also, the A6400 was the last version to have a built in flash that I like that you don’t get on the A6700. Also note, the A6400 is dimensionally smaller and a little lighter than the A6700. And the A6400 goes for 1/2 the price as the A6700 on the used market.
Thank you so much for this update! You're so thorough and I love that you point out what may be important to video vs. photo. Totally helped me make a decision on which camera to get.
Off to look for some lens reviews now!
Got my Sony a6000 back in Xmas 2014 still got it still use it every week .
Same 😊
Absolutely exceptional review. You helped me clear my head about what model suits my needs. Thank you :)
After years of wanting to start making my own videos I FINALLY have the money for a camera and today is the first time in my life I ever researched the market and I was overwhelmed with the options and didn’t understand a single thing. I felt so stupid and confused, I was about to give up until I found this video. I almost spent ALL my sweat, tears and blood hardwork savings in the a6000 without realizing the horrible mistake it would be because I would rather get a used version of the newer models with the improvements you talked about. Will support your channel from now on 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I hope Sony sponsors you real soon.
PS I know the 6000 is amazing as well but I personally know it would have not suited me
got the fx30 a few months ago and love it absolutely - nothing but quality
Started from zve10 since 2021 as a wedding/event photo/videographer now I was able to save and bought A6700 from it's income which made the zve10 as my B-cam. The A6700 battery was insane!
I've been using my 6300 for a long time! I upgraded to the A7rii a few years ago but the 6300 as a video cam is still killer!
Being an owner of a6400 and a6700 i just wish they had the buffer size of the a6500.
But i hate how the a6500 screen is plastic. And when using the Sony hvl F28rm you don't get all the options.
Awsome video as always 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Me having a6100
@@manu-singha6100 is a fantastic bang for buck
@@mirrorlessny I hate the viewfinder quality😬
@manu-singh at least it's there, I got larger eye-cup on Amazon for a6600 it helps a lot on bright days 🌞
@@manu-singhIt's not great on the other cameras either, my old Fuji X-T1 was way better. For composing the view finder does its job, most the time I use the rear screen unless it's really sunny, which is two days of the year in the UK!
It's time to upgrade from my Sony Nex 7 and this video really helped me decide that the A6400 is best for my purposes. (The 6100 is almost the same price in Italy.) Thank you for such thorough information!
This is one of the most informative videos I have ever seen on youtube. Great production!
You are THE MAN! All Sony APSC cameras at once! Very informative summary, thanks!
Thank you SO MUCH!!! I've been debating which one of these to get for so long! I can't wait to see what you have to say. Thank you!!!
Thank you for this awesome video. It’s nice to see how things have evolved over time. Just got a6700 and it’s great. I traded a6000 and a6500 for it and now i kinda regret giving my a6000 away. A6500 was useless for video work as the lcd was so dim in direct sunlight.
Yes, it was pretty bad. But now that you are used to the A6700 menu system, it will be hard to go back.
I have A 6500, where the brightness of the display is manually adjusted and the dimness is easily removed.
@@rusluck6014 I suppose it's dependent on the codec you're employing. Sony states in the A6500 manual that the monitor brightness cannot be adjusted when the file format is set to XAVC S 4K.
Such a nice history lesson :D
Takes me back to your old reviews of sony 18-105 and 35f1.8, 10-18 which had qc issues :D Good glass was hard to come by those days.
As for the cameras I've upgraded my a6300 with a7IV... but somehow I want to go back😅
I still have my a6300 but it barely holds on. Buttons got cluncky and it glitches all the time😅 but I still love this compact format, and the image quality is solid! A7IV will be for serious projects but for everyday use I need to get another aps-c body! Appreciate the content Arthur! Keep up the good work ;)
That's why i like you. U r the only one who shared all ihe details about these cameras as you have done before.
Thanks. Arthur, another great video as usual. As a hobby photographer, I still have and use the Nex7 as well as the A6400 and RX100 (Version 1). Doubt if I will ever upgrade as not interested in video, (never used it) and fed up with hybrids. Now if Sony came up with a stills specific camera with IBIS, and stills specs of the A6400/6700 I will be very tempted! Thanks or sharing.
Litterally just sold my a6400 kit and wanting to buy FX30. Top tier content.
Usually I find long review/comparison videos like this boring after a while. But you made it engaging and informative throughout. Great work.
I love that pop up flash! I actually use it. I will occasional hold it pointed up to get a nice bounce flash. If the 6600 had it I would have gone with that over the A6400.
Do you think Sony will ever produce an APS-C hybrid/still camera with dual card slots?
Thank you for a quite comprehensive run down of Sony’s APSC line up very clear direct bravo-nice job
Just watched you previous edition of this lineup comparison yesterday! Ultimately I ended up going for ... the a5100, hah! I don't do much video and I have an A7c, so for me I want an APSC body that is even more compact.
Actually, it's a shame the 6X00 line has only gotten bigger and more video-centric with each revision. I'd love to see more diversity in the Sony APS-C body offerings since a new wave of 3rd-party glass is really starting to break. Things like ... an updated 5X00-style body to pair with newer compact lenses like the TTartisan 27mm or Sigma 18-50 ... a photo-focused 6X00R hi-res body (RX1R styling?) with more manual controls, tilt screen, and bigger, better EVF. I don't need the pro-level video features and want something compact, so I hope there's a "S / R" split in the product line in the future or a pivot back to photo features; otherwise most of that new 3rd-party glass is also coming to X or Z mounts and I might have to consider switching systems.
I agree. I think Sony is missing a bunch of opportunities with one-off cameras. Seems like Fuji is figuring out that market and capitalizing.
The split would be great, I would love a a6800r without the heat problems.