- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-6 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NEX-6.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony WX80 Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Sony A6000
NEX-6 vs A6000 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | NEX-6 | WX80 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $999.99 | $199.00 |
Street Price: | $549.00 | $299.99 |
Date Available: | 2012-11-15 | 2013-01-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
16.5 oz
(469 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.4 oz
(124 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.6 x
1.7 in. (120 x 67 x 43 mm) |
3.6 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (92 x 53 x 23 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor APS HD | Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.78 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,018 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.7 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | AVCHD/MPEG-4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | n/a |
Lens: | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, 5 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | 25 - 200mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | 4.5 - 36mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | 8.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture | f/3.3 or f/8.0 (wide) / f/6.3 or f/?? (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; 1.4x / 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | 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 | Contrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter, 21mm eyepoint from eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA standard) | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.09x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-3200), 100-25600 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; *Uses By Pixel Super Resolution technology and overlay burst shooting |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp. (2500-9900K), Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/1600 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
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 | Scene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur, Backlight Correction HDR; Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360) |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 with 3/5 shots seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync., Rear-Sync.; Red-eye Reduction On/Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent | ISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 4.2m (W) / Approx. 1.5m to 2.2 m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | AVCHD/MPEG-4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional RMT-DSLR2 IR Wireless | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Built-in Wi-Fi |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.61 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.66 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.64 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.7 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.8 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.8 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.126 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.38 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.023 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s | |
Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.5 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 270 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary NP-BN |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
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: | New "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe, Full HD movies at up to 60p, 10 fps burst mode. | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, built-in Wi-Fi capabilities for easy content sharing via Sony PlayMemories Mobile app, Full HD movies (1080i60), 10fps burst mode, Advanced Flash mode, New 360 Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode, New Beauty Effect. Available in red, black or white. |