Sony Alpha NEX-6 Overview
First introduced in March, 2013,
Sony Alpha NEX-6 is a 16 MP
Mirrorless with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Sony NEX-6 Series History |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony NEX-5T
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 25600
|
276g
|
111 x 59 x 39mm
|
|
Sony NEX-6
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 25600
|
345g
|
120 x 67 x 43mm
|
|
Sony NEX-3N
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
200 - 16000
|
269g
|
110 x 62 x 35mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5R
|
2012
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 25600
|
276g
|
111 x 59 x 39mm
|
|
Sony NEX-F3
|
2012
|
|
16MP
|
200 - 16000
|
314g
|
117 x 67 x 42mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony NEX-6
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha NEX-6 with competitors in semi-pro mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
2359k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
Flash Sync Port |
Tilting Screen |
AF Face Detection |
25600 Max Native ISO |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
345g Light Body |
99 Focus Points |
Focus Bracketing |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
No Articulating Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
Low Battery Life: 360 shots |
Sony Alpha NEX-6 has an Overall Score of 67/100
and ranked #112 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #212
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony NEX-6
Sony Alpha NEX-6 weighs 345g and has external dimensions
of 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras is 444g,
Sony NEX-6
is 99 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony NEX-6 is less by 6mm
more than the average length in Semi-Pro Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
Semi-Pro Mirrorless Cameras
Sony NEX-6
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Semi-Pro Mirrorless Cameras
Sony NEX-6
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha NEX-6 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha NEX-6 |
Dimensions |
Alpha NEX-6 |
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
345 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-7
|
400 g
|
345 g
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony a5000
|
269 g
|
345 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony a5100
|
283 g
|
345 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5T
|
276 g
|
345 g
|
111 x 59 x 39 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony A6300
|
404 g
|
345 g
|
120 x 67 x 49 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5N
|
269 g
|
345 g
|
111 x 59 x 38 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5R
|
276 g
|
345 g
|
111 x 59 x 39 mm
|
120 x 67 x 43 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha NEX-6
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Alpha NEX-6 |
Announced |
March, 2013 |
Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony E |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
116 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.73 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
99 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
6.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4912 x 3264 |
Max Native ISO |
25600 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
360 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NPFW50 |
Physical |
Weight |
345 g |
Physical Dimensions |
120 x 67 x 43 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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