Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony NEX-6

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6000NEX-6
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100
      MSRP$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom$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 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16884912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, Normal
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable appWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points17999
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6000 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 Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 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, WirelessHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 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, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      DxO Low Light ISO13471018
      DxO Color Depth24.123.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.113.1
      DxO Overall Score8278
      Video Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"6.5 x 5.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight1.48 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Battery PackNP-FW50NPFW50
      Battery Life360 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 6000 Sony NEX-6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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