Sony Alpha NEX-6

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NEX-6 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha NEX-6
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	NEX-6
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$999.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2012-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	12.2 oz (345 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 in. (120 x 67 x 43 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor APS HD
Total Megapixels:	16.7
Effective Megapixels:	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, Other), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, Other), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, 3:2), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1440x1080, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH, 30p/12Mbps, 30p/3Mbps
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E-mount
Kit Lens:	Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 75 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.10x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - ??
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; 1.4x / 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution
Filter Thread:	41mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 0.5-inch 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification, 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter, 21mm eyepoint from eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA standard)
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100-25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp. (2500-9900K), Color Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur), Auto Portrait Framing
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 with 3/5 shots seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync., Rear-Sync.; Red-eye Reduction On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	6 m / 20 ft.
Flash Range Description:	GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	Yes
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RMT-DSLR2 IR Wireless
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI (Type C), Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	360
Software
Included Software:	Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Fast Hybrid AF, built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe, Full HD movies, 10 fps burst mode.