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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-6 and Sony QX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the QX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NEX-6 grades versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony QX1

 NEX-6 QX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-6

 QX1 NEX-6 
IntroducedSeptember 2014March 2013Newer by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony QX1

 NEX-6 QX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 offers external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-6 versus the QX1.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and QX1 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX1 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
Sony QX1 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (345 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
Travel photography with Sony QX1
75
lighter than others (345g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (440 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
small screen (")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
Sony QX1 Vlogging information
32
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (345g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2013-03-25 2014-09-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $365 $500