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 #110 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #210
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Average Scores in Semi-Pro Mirrorless
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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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