Sony Alpha a6000 vs Sony Alpha NEX-6

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Announced
Body type
Camera subcategory
Sensor
Effective pixels
Max resolution
Sensor size
Sensor type
Processor
Image ratio w:h
Other resolutions
Sensor photo detectors
Image
ISO
White balance presets
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Uncompressed format
JPEG quality levels
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
Maximum shutter speed
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range
External flash
Flash modes
Continuous drive
Self-timer
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen size
Screen dots
Touch screen
Screen type
Live view
Viewfinder type
Viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder magnification
Viewfinder resolution
Videography features
Resolutions
File Format
Microphone
Speaker
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Manual focus
Number of focus points
Lens mount
Focal length multiplier
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
Dimensions
Environmentally sealed
Battery
Battery details
Battery Life (CIPA)
Storage
Storage types
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Microphone port
Headphone port
Wireless
Wireless notes
Remote control
Other features
Orientation sensor
GPS
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7.83/10

Main
Model
Sony Alpha a6000
Price
Advantages
SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,600
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2X)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
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8.00/10

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Model
Sony Alpha NEX-6
Price
Advantages
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,359,000
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launch
Announced
Feb 12, 2014
Body type
Camera subcategory
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Effective pixels
24 megapixels
Max resolution
6000 x 4000
Sensor size
APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type
CMOS
Processor
Bionz X
Image ratio w:h
3:2, 16:9
Other resolutions
6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
Sensor photo detectors
25 megapixels
Image
ISO
Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
White balance presets
10
Custom white balance
Yes
Image stabilization
No
Uncompressed format
RAW
JPEG quality levels
Extra fine, fine, normal
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
30 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000 sec
Aperture priority
Yes
Shutter priority
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Subject / scene modes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Flash range
6.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
Yes (via Multi Interface Shoe)
Flash modes
Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Continuous drive
11.0 fps
Self-timer
Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Metering modes
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
Exposure compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
Yes
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Tilting
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
921,600
Touch screen
No
Screen type
TFT LCD
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Electronic
Viewfinder coverage
100%
Viewfinder magnification
0.7×
Viewfinder resolution
1,440,000
Videography features
Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
File Format
MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone
Stereo
Speaker
Mono
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Center
- Selective single-point
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
Digital zoom
Yes (2X)
Manual focus
Yes
Number of focus points
179
Lens mount
Sony E
Focal length multiplier
1.5×
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
Dimensions
120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77″)
Environmentally sealed
No
Battery
Battery Pack
Battery details
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)
360
Storage
Storage types
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes (micro-HDMI)
Microphone port
No
Headphone port
No
Wireless
Built-In
Wireless notes
802.11b/g/n with NFC
Remote control
Yes (wired or PC)
Other features
Orientation sensor
Yes
GPS
None
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launch
Announced
Sep 12, 2012
Body type
Camera subcategory
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Effective pixels
16 megapixels
Max resolution
4912 x 3264
Sensor size
APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type
CMOS
Processor
Bionz
Image ratio w:h
3:2, 16:9
Other resolutions
4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
Sensor photo detectors
17 megapixels
Image
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
White balance presets
6
Custom white balance
Yes
Image stabilization
No
Uncompressed format
RAW
JPEG quality levels
Fine, Normal
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
30 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000 sec
Aperture priority
Yes
Shutter priority
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Subject / scene modes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes (Pop-up)
Flash range
6.00 m
External flash
Yes (Hot-shoe)
Flash modes
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Continuous drive
10.0 fps
Self-timer
Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Metering modes
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
Exposure compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
(at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
No
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Tilting
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
921,000
Touch screen
—
Screen type
Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90° and Down 45°
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Electronic
Viewfinder coverage
100%
Viewfinder magnification
1.09×
Viewfinder resolution
2,359,000
Videography features
Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
File Format
MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone
Stereo
Speaker
Mono
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Selective single-point
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
Digital zoom
No
Manual focus
Yes
Number of focus points
—
Lens mount
Sony E
Focal length multiplier
1.5×
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
Dimensions
120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69″)
Environmentally sealed
No
Battery
Battery Pack
Battery details
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)
360
Storage
Storage types
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes (Mini Type C)
Microphone port
—
Headphone port
—
Wireless
Built-In
Wireless notes
—
Remote control
Yes (InfraRed (optional))
Other features
Orientation sensor
—
GPS
None
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Summary

The Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Alpha NEX-6 maximum resolution of 4912 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 has more presets of white balance - 10. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Alpha a6000 offers better 2X digital zoom.

The Alpha a6000 display is better as it offers more screen dots 921,600 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Alpha NEX-6 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera.

The Alpha a6000 weighs 344g that is 1g lighter than the weight of the Sony Alpha NEX-6.

The Alpha a6000 has 10 advantages and the Alpha NEX-6 only 1 so the Alpha a6000 becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.