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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NEX-6 matches up against the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A6600

 NEX-6 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony NEX-6

 A6600 NEX-6 
LaunchedAugust 2019March 2013More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A6600

 NEX-6 A6600 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the A6600.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and A6600 is 85 and 77 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and A6600.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6600 to produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
Sony A6600 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (345g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony A6600
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6600 Landscape photography advice
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging features
Sony A6600 Vlogging features
32
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-03-25 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1018 1497
Other
Battery life 360 photos 810 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $365 $1,198