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Must Have Accessories Sony A6000, A6400, A6500
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7 Must-Have Accessories Sony A6000, A6400

  • February 28, 2022
  • Alik

This list shows some of the best gear and accessories you can buy for the Sony A6000, and the A6400.

One thing to note about these two cameras – while they all look very similar, they have small enough design changes to make various accessories incompatible. This list will go over what works for each camera.

Table Of Contents

  • 1. Best Screen Protectors
  • 2. Battery For The Sony A6000, A6400
  • 3. Memory Card For The Sony A6000, A6400
  • 4. Cases For A6000
    • Sony A6000 Cases
    • Sony A6400 Cases
    • Carrying Cases
  • 5. Thumb Grips
  • 6. Camera Straps
    •  Wrist Straps
    • Full Straps – Leather
    • Non-Leather Straps
  • 7. Cleaning Accessories
  • Extras
    • Flash Diffuser
    • Lenses And Adapters

 

1. Best Screen Protectors

The A6000, A6300 share the same size screen so any screen that you find for the A6000 will also work for the A6300.

The most important accessory every Sony APS-C shooter should is a screen protector. Occasionally Sony screens can have delamination issues where they bubble up under the surface from getting bumped and hit constantly. Having a screen protector almost completely protects the screens from this issue.

Here are the best screen protectors for the various cameras.

Screen Protectors A6000

Best Screen Protector A6000

Expert Shield Crystal Clear – Amazon

Sony Screen Semi-Hard Protector – Amazon

Screen Protector A6400

Best Screen Protector A6500

Expert Shield Crystal Clear – Amazon

 

 

2. Battery For The Sony A6000, A6400

Third-party batteries have come a long way over the years, not only in the capacity they offer but in their durability and reliability.

All of the Sony APS-C cameras use the same batteries except for the A6600.

Wasabi is a great brand out of California that uses Japanese cells and they make the best third-party batteries.

Official Sony NP-FW50 Battery

Best Battery Sony A6000

Available At: Amazon

This battery works for the Sony A6000, A6300 & A6500. It also works for the Sony A7 series of cameras up to the A7II. I’ve seen a few variations of these batteries over the years. They originally had a made-in-Japan version, but it was eventually switched to a Made in China version that was much lighter.

Third-Party Batteries – Wasabi NP-FW50 Battery

Wasabi Battery For Sony A6000, A6400, A6500Available At: Amazon

Wasabi batteries have been around for years and have always been a very popular 3rd-party battery. Just be careful about using older Wasabi battery chargers as they would mess the batteries up after several cycles. To get around this I would cycle the batteries in a Sony charger or through the camera every couple of charges. I haven’t had any issues with their new chargers on Sony batteries.

 

3. Memory Card For The Sony A6000, A6400

 

Sony Memory Card Speed Tests

I’ve put the Sony A6xxx series of cameras through the memory card speed tests. The A6000, A6400 all perform about the same.

See the benchmarks for each camera. I’ve left in a few of the discontinued models like the A6300, and A6500.

  • Best Memory Cards for The Sony A6000
  • Best Memory Cards for The Sony A6300
  • Best Memory Cards for The Sony A6400
  • Best Memory Cards for The Sony A6500

 

 

4. Cases For A6000

Sony A6000 Cases

The Sony A6000 is really nice with the addition of a great case, whether that be a leather case or a synthetic one. I still like to put all my cameras in some form of a case or grip. Cases add a little weight but also help with grip and help the cameras stay in good condition. I personally like Gariz leather cases because they work well with a tripod because of the metal base. Otherwise, the Kaza Deluxe cases make for one of my favorite case combos, plus you can get them bundled with a pretty nice strap.

Sony Leather-Like Protective Case A6000

Sony fake leather case for the Sony A6000 Available At: BHphoto

This is the Sony Leather-Like case for the A6000. It’s made of faux leather but is still an official case by Sony.

MegaGear Leather Case

Available At: AmazonMegagear Leather Case Sony A6400

MegaGear has a very affordable genuine leather case for the Sony A6000. It’s not a bad case for the price and does its job. The main difference between something like this or a Gariz case was the fit was a touch loose, and some of the hardware doesn’t feel as nice.

Kaza-Deluxe Vintage Combo A6000 Case

Kaza Deluxe vintage leather case for the Sony A6000

Available At: Kaza-Deluxe

Kaza makes some of my favorite half cases. They are built really well and give the camera a nice vintage feel. You can also attach a tripod plate. You can get these fully bundled with a nice strap as well.

Sony A6000 Silicone Case

Sony A6000 silicone caseAvailable At: Amazon

Silicone cases are fairly popular because they provide the camera with some nice grip and extra protection, however, over time they become stretched and start to become loose, not fitting the camera as well. But, they’re cheap enough that replacing them is easy.

 

Sony A6400 Cases

The body has changed slightly between these cameras, so the A6000 cases will not fit the A6400.

Gariz Leather Half Case A6400

Gariz leather case for the Sony A6300 and A6500Available At: Amazon

A slight redesign over the A6000 case, this is the Gariz half case made for the Sony A6400. It also has a metal base so you can attach a tripod plate. A bit pricey compared to the cheaper cases found on Amazon like the Megagear, but these are a lot nice. They fit the camera better and overall feel like they’re made with better precision and care.

Kaza-Deluxe Leather Case Sony A6400

Kaza Deluxe vintage leather case for the Sony A6300 and A6500Available At: Kaza-Deluxe

Kaza-Deluxe makes a nice variant just for the Sony A6400. They have a few colors including a vintage case. You can get their cases bundled with a pretty nice leather strap as well.

Silicone Cases Sony A6400

Silicone cases for the Sony A6300 and A6500

Available At: Amazon

Like with all cameras, Silicone cases provide the camera with some nice grip and extra protection, but over time the fit starts to loosen up so you will need to replace them more often.

 

Carrying Cases

If you’re looking for the best bags for the Sony A6000 or A6400, or even simple bags that just work, here is a shortlist of what I use regularly.

Mirrorless Mover 20

Mirroless Mover 20 camera carrying bag for the Sony A6000 or even the A6300 and a6500Available At: Amazon

The Mirrorless Mover bag is a high-quality bag. It has a magnetic locking top flap, plus a zipper. So if you forget to zip it up, the magnets will keep the top at least somewhat closed.

They have other sizes as well, but I love this bag for light travel. Start with the 20 if you want to be able to hold the camera with an additional lens. If you have just a small lens that lives attached to the camera, you could do a Mirrorless Mover 10.

 

5. Thumb Grips

I haven’t really felt the need for a thumb grip on the Sony APS-C cameras, but some people do like them. They provide you with extra grip and help keep your thumb off the buttons. Lensmate really makes the best thumb grip. Unfortunately, the thumb grip for the A6000 is no longer available. Here is a grip for the Sony A6400.

Lensmate Thumb Grip A6400

Lensmate thumb rest for the Sony A6300 and the Sony A6500Available At: Amazon

This is the thumb grip for the A6400. It can swing out so you can access the control dial. It’s made from aluminum and has rubber gripping at the base of the hot shoe mount to keep a secure fit.

 

6. Camera Straps

The Sony A6000, A6400 are the right size to work great with a wrist strap, but you can also use a full strap. If you’re traveling around you might want a nice full strap just to let it hang, but if you use the camera as a sort of sidekick / around-the-house type camera, wrist straps work great.

 

 Wrist Straps

Here are the wrist straps I’ve really liked over the years. There are also so many cheaper wrist straps out there on Amazon besides these.

Gordy’s Wrist Strap

Gory's wrist strapAvailable At: Gordyscamerastraps.com

This is my favorite strap for the Sony A6000. A bit thicker than the Gariz strap and is also made from Latigo belt leather which is usually a full grain or top grain leather. Available in multiple colors.

 

Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap

Best Leather Wrist Strap For The Sony A6000 / A6300 / A6500Available At: HardGraft.com – See Review

This is an amazing strap. It’s very durable and very comfortable. The Slide Camera Wrist Strap is made from veg-tanned leather and made in Italy with excellent craftsmanship. I own several of their products.

 

Full Straps – Leather

High-quality leather straps can last you years. Here are a few of my favorite brands.

Luigi’s Deluxe Strap

Best Leather Strap For The Sony A6300 / A6000 / A6500Available At: Luigicases.com

This site is Legit, I promise. I have the Deluxe strap which is very soft leather and has an amazing handmade quality. Click on Luigi’s Straps on the left to browse the straps.

These are the best leather straps you can buy.

 

Tap&Dye

Tap&Dye leather camera strapAvailable At: TapAndDye.com

Tap&Dye makes some great durable straps, some made with a tougher veg tanned leather, some with Horween Chromexcel, and some made with veg-tanned with the Chromexcel should strap. Very nice straps.

Sometimes the leather is a bit stiff at first, but over time it will break in and develop its own character.

 

Non-Leather Straps

Peak Design Camera Straps

Available At: Amazon

Peak design makes one of the most popular straps. They have a tie system that makes putting the strap on or taking it off very easy. Today this is mostly what I use for my bigger cameras where I’m not using a leather strap.

These come in various sizes, you’ll probably want the smaller thinner one for the A600 or A6400.

 

7. Cleaning Accessories

There are a few cleaning supplies everyone should consider having. Air blowers, microfiber wipes, and a sensor brush.

99% of the time if your sensor gets dirty you should use an air blower to clean it. If you find that a piece of dust is stuck to your sensor then I really have had great success with a sensor brush. I wouldn’t use anything else. Those are the “dry methods” for cleaning your sensor. I wouldn’t recommend using the wet method unless you’ve really done something bad to your sensor like tried to blow the dust off it with your mouth and got spit on it. I’ve done that and if that’s the case, you can get it cleaned at a camera store or for a similar price, buy all the supplies to do the wet cleaning method.

I buy Micro-Fiber cleaning cloths in bulk now because they always get dirty and need to be replaced. It’s also nice to just grab a fresh cloth to clean your lenses.

Rocket Air Blower

Rocket Air BlowerAvailable At: Amazon

I’ve had several of these over the years, some smaller some bigger. They work great at getting dust uv filters, sensors, and lenses. This is a must-have for any photographer. Absolutely essential to keeping the camera clean. 

6-Pack Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloths

Sony A6000 AccessoriesAvailable At: Amazon

You may need a lot of microfiber cleaning cloths for different reasons. If you’re trying to clean off the lens on the EVF or trying to wipe your camera down, you don’t need a fresh cleaning cloth. But if you want to get a UV filter clean, you’ll want to use a clean cloth that hasn’t accumulated too much oil. For example, your rear LCD screen will get a lot of oil on it from being in contact with your fingers and face when looking through the EVF. So you don’t want to use the same cloth on your rear screen as you do on your lens because it will collect a lot of your body oil and make it very difficult to get your lens perfectly clean.

 

Sensor Brush APS-C

Sensor Cleaning BrushAvailable At: Amazon

You can use really nice soft bristle paintbrushes to clean your lenses and camera, but you’ll want to keep a brush just for your sensor. Sometimes small pieces of dust won’t come off with the rocket air and you’ll need to use something like this sensor brush. Always use your rocket air to clean off the bristles before using it and never touch the tip of the brush since the oils from your hands will ruin it.

 

Extras

Flash Diffuser

The flash on the A6400 and A6000 is a nice feature but it tends to generate too harsh of light. I purchased these diffusers designed for the A6000 and they also work for the A6400. They work surprisingly well when used indoors to help scatter some of the light coming off the flash.

A6000 400 Flash Diffuser

Sony A6000 Flash DiffusersAvailable At: Amazon

These are a lot of fun, the clear one worked the best for me. The orange one is nice to match the lighting. They can be a little tricky to get one and off.

 

Lenses And Adapters

A list of all the available APS-C lenses and Lens Adapters designed for the Sony E-Mount – Sony APS-C E-Mount Lens List

 

Best Accessories A6000, A6400 | Conclusions

This is a basic list of some of the best accessories I’ve found that I trust. I’m always testing new gear, new cameras, and new technology and I’ll continue to update these lists.

If you’ve found something you really like that you feel will make shooting with the A6000 a better experience for other photographers, please let me know.

Many of these links are affiliate Amazon links but also many are not. If something is good, I’ll list it even if I don’t get a commission.

**This website contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you click them to make a purchase.
Alik

Professional editor, blogger and photographer from Los Angeles California.

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