For photographers looking to optimize their shooting experience with the Sony A6000 or A6400, having the right accessories can make a big difference. From memory cards and batteries to leather cases and straps, find out which accessories are essential for getting the best results from your Sony camera.
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1. Best Screen Protectors
The size of the screens on both cameras is the same, so any screen protector designed for the Sony A6000 will also fit the A6400. This protective layer helps prevent damage and delamination issues that can occur when bumped or come in contact with other surfaces too often. To help you find one, here are some of the best screen protectors available for various cameras.
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Screen Protectors A6000
The Expert Shield Crystal Clear screen protector is the most basic option for protecting your A6000 screen and it also comes with a lifetime warranty. Expert Shield Crystal Clear – Amazon Sony also makes a Simi-Hard screen protector. I’ve used this screen protector on a few of my Sony cameras and they are great. Sony Screen Semi-Hard Protector – Amazon |
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Screen Protector A6400
The Sony A6400 requires a slightly different-sized screen protector which you can find here on Amazon. Expert Shield Crystal Clear – Amazon |
2. Battery For The Sony A6000, A6400
If you’re looking for the best third-party battery for your Sony A6000 or Sony A6400, then Wasabi batteries are a great choice. Made with Japanese cells, they offer both reliability and high capacity.
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Official Sony NP-FW50 Battery 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. |
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Third-Party Batteries – SmallRig NP-FW50 Battery
SmallRig makes an NP-FW50 Battery that has a built-in USB-C charging port. These batteries are 1030mAh, 7.4Wh, and are capable of fast charging in 3 hours. |
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
For those looking to get a case for their Sony A6000, there are plenty of options. The Gariz leather cases add a bit of weight comfort and protect the camera with its metal base, making it great for use with a tripod. No matter what kind of case you choose, it is sure to help your Sony A6000 stay in top condition.
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Sony Leather-Like Protective Case A6000
Available At: BHphoto Sony’s Leather-Like Protective Case for the A6000 has been designed to provide your camera with a luxurious, protective cover. The sleek black faux leather covering will not only protect your device from everyday wear and tear but also give it a sophisticated and stylish look. Sony’s high-quality case is an official product that provides ultimate protection while still maintaining its classic style. |
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MegaGear Leather Case Available At: Amazon MegaGear is an affordable choice – their genuine leather case offers a decent fit and reliable protection. However, it’s important to note that the fit is somewhat loose, and the hardware isn’t quite as fine-tuned as something like a Gariz case. |
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Sony A6000 Silicone Case Available At: Amazon The Sony A6000 Silicone Case provides a superior grip for your camera and excellent protection against everyday wear and tear. However, after some use, the silicone material may become stretched and start to loosen, which may not provide the same fit as before. Luckily, these cases are reasonably priced, so it’s easy to replace them when needed. |
Sony A6400 Cases
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Silicone Cases Sony A6400 Available At: Amazon Sony A6400 silicone cases allow for better grip and protection of the camera body while shooting. However, as they are made of silicone they tend to slacken up over time, making them less reliable and requiring more frequent replacements. |
Carrying Cases
Are you in the market for a camera bag to keep your Sony A6000 or A6400 safe and secure? Here’s a list of my favorite camera cases and bags that provide superior protection while also allowing you to access your gear with ease.
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Mirrorless Mover 20
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
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Lensmate Thumb Grip A6400
Available 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, and 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 liked over the years. There are also so many cheaper wrist straps out there on Amazon besides these.
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Gordy’s Wrist Strap
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 full-grain or top-grain leather. Available in multiple colors. |
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Hard Graft Slide Camera Wrist Strap
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. |
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Full Straps – Leather
High-quality leather straps can last you years. Here are a few of my favorite brands.
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Luigi’s Deluxe Strap
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.
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Tap&Dye
Tap&Dye makes some great durable straps, some made with tougher veg-tanned leather, some with Horween Chromexcel, and some made with veg-tanned Chromexcel shoulder straps. Very nice straps. Sometimes the leather is a bit stiff at first, but over time it will break in and develop its character. |
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Non-Leather Straps
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Peak Design Camera Straps
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 A6000 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 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 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 Microfiber 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.
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Rocket Air Blower
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. Essential to keep the camera clean. |
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6-Pack Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloths Available 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. |
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Sensor Brush APS-C
You can use 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
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
After trying out many different accessories for Sony A6000 and A6400 cameras, I have narrowed down a list of the best accessories that I recommend. These include camera straps, lens filters, and flash accessories.
