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Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Comparison

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24 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing A6000 and NEX-6, two Advanced Mirrorless cameras by Sony. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Sony A6000 has a 24.0 MP and Sony NEX-6 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Sony A6000 was introduced to market in April 2014 and Sony NEX-6 was launched in March 2013. There is 13 months difference between A6000 and NEX-6 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger A6000, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A6000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-04-23
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Sony E Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 344g. 120 x 67 x 45 mm
  • Replaced Sony Alpha NEX-6 Compare

Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-03-25
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sony E Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 345g. 120 x 67 x 43 mm

Sony A6000 was replaced by Sony Alpha a6300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha a6300 vs Sony Alpha a6000
Sony Alpha a6300 vs Sony Alpha NEX-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Alpha a6000 over Sony Alpha NEX-6
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 16 MP 50% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
179 vs 99 80 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Weight
344 g vs 345 g 1 g lighter
Color Depth
24.1 vs 23.7 higher color depth
Low Light ISO
1347 vs 1018 better High ISO performance
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds


Reasons to choose Sony Alpha NEX-6 over Sony Alpha a6000
Viewfinder Magnification
0.73x vs 0.7x Larger Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution
2359k dot vs 1440k dot 63% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
22.87µm2 vs 15.28µm2 49% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Alpha NEX-6
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 921k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Timelapse Recording
With Optional App vs With Optional App creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Alpha NEX-6
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A6000 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77″) and weighs 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) (including batteries). Sony NEX-6 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69″) and weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6. Sony A6000 has the same height and width with Sony NEX-6. On the other hand, with a thickness of 45mm, it is 2mm thicker.

Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6.

Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6.
Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A6000 is 1g lighter than the Sony NEX-6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 have the same Sony E lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony Alpha a6000 nor Sony Alpha NEX-6 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6: Sensor Comparison

Sony A6000 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. On the other hand, Sony NEX-6 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor.

Sony A6000's sensor provides 8MP more than Sony NEX-6's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the A6000 and NEX-6 sensor size comparison.

Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 Cameras


Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony NEX-6 has 49% larger pixel area (22.87µm2 vs 15.28µm2) compared to Sony A6000, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Both Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, A6000 has scored 82, 4 points higher than NEX-6.

Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Sony A6000 82 24.1 bits 13.1 Evs 1347 ISO
Sony NEX-6 78 23.7 bits 13.1 Evs 1018 ISO
Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 have the same Sony E lens mount and currently there are 137 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 32 lenses with Image stabilization for Sony E mount.

Lens Type # of Sony A6000 Lenses # of Sony NEX-6 Lenses
Standard Zoom 13 13
Standard Prime 20 20
Wideangle Zoom 8 8
Wideangle Prime 44 44
Telephoto Zoom 10 10
Telephoto Prime 19 19
SuperZoom 9 9
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 2 2
Macro Prime 8 8
Perspective Control Prime 2 2
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 137 137

Here are some of the most popular Sony E Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Sony E Mount Lenses for A6000 and NEX-6
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
35mm FF 780gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
35mm FF 426gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
APS-C / DX 345gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
35mm FF 840gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
35mm FF 120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
35mm FF 854gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
35mm FF 186gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Lens Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
APS-C / DX 116gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony A6000 for Portrait Photography

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Sony NEX-6 for Portrait Photography

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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Sony A6000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony NEX-6 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Sony A6000 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony NEX-6 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
179 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
99 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Sony A6000 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony NEX-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
344g
Body Thickness 45mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
345g
Body Thickness 43mm
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Sony A6000 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony NEX-6 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony A6000 and Sony NEX-6 scores compare:

Sony A6000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #30 out of 127 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #190 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Sony NEX-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 127 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #214 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sony A6000 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony NEX-6 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6000 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2014-04-23 2013-03-25
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 366.60mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 179 99
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 137 137
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1,440k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Max Flash Sync 1/160s 1/160s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 344g 345g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm 120 x 67 x 43mm
Battery Life 360 shots 360 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 82 78
DxO Color Depth 24.1 23.7
DxO Dynamic Range 13.1 13.1
DxO Low Light ISO 1347 1018
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