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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was announced 13 months before the A6000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A6000

 NEX-6 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony NEX-6

 A6000 NEX-6 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A6000

 NEX-6 A6000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-6 against the A6000.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and A6000.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6000 to give you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography info
Sony A6000 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
72
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography factors
Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition (345g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
32
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
33
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (344g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony A6000
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-03-25 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 179
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1018 1347
Other
Battery life 360 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $365 $548