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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3

Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 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 FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony NEX-6 and Sony FX3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-6 matches up against the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 NEX-6 FX3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 FX3 NEX-6 
LaunchedFebruary 2021March 2013Fresher by 96 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 NEX-6 FX3 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the FX3.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and FX3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older NEX-6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
74
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
Sony FX3 Street photography factors
78
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than others (345 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony FX3
66
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
75
 lighter than others (345 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 great battery pack (600 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
75
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (600 shots)
 2 card slots
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
Vlogging with Sony FX3
32
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (345g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic support
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone support
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony FX3
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony FX3
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony FX3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-03-25 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 99 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 85
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1018 3900
Other
Battery life 360 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at release $365 $3,900