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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was announced 9 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-6 scores vs the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-6 ZV-E10 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony NEX-6

 ZV-E10 NEX-6 
LaunchedJuly 2021March 2013Fresher by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-6 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-6 against the ZV-E10.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and ZV-E10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony ZV-E10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older NEX-6 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-6
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
77
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
88
good battery power (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
32
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
82
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-03-25 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $365 $699