Sony Alpha 1 vs Sony NEX-6

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 1NEX-6
      MSRP$6500 (body only)$749 (body only), $899 (with 16-50mm lens), $1349 (with 16-50 and 55-210 mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels50.5 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode 4/16 shots
      Photo Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      ProcessorDual BIONZ XRBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution8640 x 57604912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard, lightFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points75999
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDXtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90° and Down 45°
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.64"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.90x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.90x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution9,437k dot2,359k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint25 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/400 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      DxO Low Light ISO31631018
      DxO Color Depth25.923.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.513.1
      DxO Overall Score9878
      Video Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [50 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsXAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 43201920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
      4332 x 2248 @ 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      1 x RJ45
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via Bluetooth or tethered PC) InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Dimensions129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19")120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4"6.5 x 5.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.22 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NPFW50
      Battery Life530 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 1 Sony NEX-6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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