<p>Replacing the NEX-6 and NEX-7, the A6000 borrows some of the best technology from Sony's latest models and squeezes them into a compact body, which will no doubt attract a lot of attention from discerning enthusiasts and prosumers looking for a highly portable solution that packs a premium punch.</p><p>AP Technical Writer, Jon Devo gets his hands on the new Sony Alpha 6000</p><p>Physically there are very few differences between the A6000 and the NEX-7, which will be a good thing for many people who have become loyal followers of the NEX brand. It's a popular form factor amongst the mirrorless camera class and it instantly looks like a high-end piece of kit.</p><p>Despite sharing many similarities with its predecessors, the A6000 is unmistakably modern and will likely peak the interests of many enthusiasts and pros following its announcement at this year's CP+ expo in Yokohama, Japan.Key FeaturesThe 24.3-million-pixel APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS gapless design sensor that featured in the Sony SLT-A77 and the Alpha a7 is utilised in the A6000. However, operation and focusing are noticeably snappier following the development of a new focusing algorithm and the Bionz-X processor, three times more powerful than the original processor used in the Sony SLT-A99.</p><p><a href="http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/compactsystemcameras/129486/1/first-look-review-sony-alpha-6000">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactsystemcameras/129791/1/sony-a6000-first-look.html">Sony A6000 First Look</a> (What Digital Camera (press release))</p><p><a href="http://tech.uk.msn.com/news/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=259464718">Sony announces Alpha A6000 compact system camera</a> (MSN UK)</p><p><a href="http://www.twice.com/articletype/news/sony-launches-spring-camera-offerings/109966">Sony Launches Spring Camera Offerings</a> (Twice)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dm5sjbubqwLSeKM-1WsEX7UVBp9CM&authuser=0&ned=us">83 additional articles.</a></p>
