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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).
Check the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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 (1/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography details
75
 lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display isn't selfie friendly
79
 great battery pack (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography highlights
75
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (570 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging information
32
 features face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (345g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic socket
85
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 has external mic support
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony ZV-E1
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony ZV-E1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-03-25 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 99 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 195
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 570 shots
Battery style 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 With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $365 $2,198