Sony NEX-6 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      BrandSonySony
      ModelNEX-6Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      MSRP$749 (body only), $899 (with 16-50mm lens), $1349 (with 16-50 and 55-210 mm lenses)$449/€520
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Photo Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ProcessorBIONZBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points99
      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 NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.25 - 118 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90° and Down 45°TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot638k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range6.00 m5.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      DxO Low Light ISO1018
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDAVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.7 x 5.3"6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight0.905 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Battery PackNPFW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Sony NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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