Autofocus
Excellent face/eye tracking and Product Showcase mode.
Pros
Creator features
Flip screen, tally lamp, mic jack, digital audio through hotshoe.
Value
Low price leaves budget for lenses and audio.
Cons
No 4K60
Capped at 4K30; 1080p slow motion available.
No EVF
LCD-only shooting in bright sun is tougher.
Rolling shutter
Fast pans can wobble; keep camera stable.
Who should buy it
Beginners and travel vloggers who want strong autofocus and a small setup. If you need 4K60 or an EVF, step up to the A6700.
Recommended add-ons
Wide lens
Sony 10-20mm PZ for handheld vlogs without heavy crop.
Mic
Small on-camera shotgun or wireless lav to fix windy audio.
Support
Mini tripod/grip with Bluetooth makes framing and run-and-gun easier.
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