Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
Portability
75 Imaging
74 Features
96 Overall
82
75 Imaging
74 Features
96 Overall
82
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
(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
- Replacement is Sony A6000
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Released July 2023
- Succeeded the Sony A6600
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In this article, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-6 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-6 scores against the A6700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A6700
| NEX-6 | A6700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony NEX-6
| A6700 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2023 |  | March 2013 | More modern by 125 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A6700
| NEX-6 | A6700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent display sizing |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-6 against the A6700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and A6700.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6700 to render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony A6700
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street photography with Sony NEX-6
Street photography with Sony A6700
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
Sony A6700 Sports photography information
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (570 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
Travel photography with Sony A6700
lighter than average in class (345g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
better than average battery (570 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
Landscape photography with Sony A6700
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
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Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
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provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Alpha a6700 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-03-25 | 2023-07-12 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 121 | 199 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen 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 | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) | 493 grams (1.09 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1018 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 570 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | 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 |
| Cost at launch | $365 | $1,399 |