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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was unveiled 10 years before the FX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony FX30

 NEX-6 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-6

 FX30 NEX-6 
RevealedSeptember 2022March 2013Fresher by 115 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k921kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony FX30

 NEX-6 FX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NEX-6 and the FX30.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and FX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to deliver greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NEX-6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony FX30 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-6
Street photography with Sony FX30
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony FX30
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery power (570 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
Sony FX30 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
Sony FX30 Vlogging details
32
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony FX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-03-25 2022-09-28
Physical type 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 area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 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 All around 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 pictures 570 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $365 $1,800