Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A35
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2013
- Renewed by Sony A6000
(Full Review)
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Below is a extended assessment of the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-6 was revealed 19 months later than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A35
| NEX-6 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2013 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony NEX-6
| A35 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A35
| NEX-6 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has got outside measurements 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 against the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and A35 is 85 and 69 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and A35.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent NEX-6 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-03-25 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 921k 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 | 2,359k dot | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lb) | 415 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 78 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 1018 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 440 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $365 | $598 |