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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The NEX-6 was brought out 11 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-6 matches up vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony ZV-E1

 NEX-6 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony NEX-6

 ZV-E1 NEX-6 
LaunchedMarch 2023March 2013Newer by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony ZV-E1

 NEX-6 ZV-E1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display size

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-6 versus the ZV-E1.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and ZV-E1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-6 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (483g)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography information
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is low