Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony ZV-E10
NEX-6 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony NEX-6
ZV-E10 | NEX-6 | |||
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Launched | July 2021 | ![]() | March 2013 | Fresher by 101 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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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 |