Sony NEX-6 Hands-On Preview

The new Sony NEX-6 is a new mirrorless camera designed to fit in-between the NEX-5R and NEX-7.  It is targeted towards DSLR users, with Wi-Fi built in. Sony sees the market trend of ILC (interchangeable lens cameras) reaching maturity / saturation in Sony's eyes, but with CSC (compact system cameras) continuing to grow.  

Sony NEX-6 Key Features:

• APS-C 16.1mp, ISO25600
• Phase detection + contrast-detection AF, 10fps shooting, continuous AF
• intuitive dslr like operation, mode dial, control dial underneath mode dial, rear control wheel, Fn buytton
• EVF, OLED XGA, 2359k dot resolution, 100% coverage, (A77/NEX-7 same)
• Built in flash, multi-interface shoe - standard hot-shoe socket with pins to access sony accessories (camcorder accessories) HVL-F60M (generic hot-shoe socket!)
• Expanded frunctionality with Playmemories camera app (same apps as Sony NEX-5R)
• Wi-Fi support

The Sony NEX-6 will be available as three different kits: NEX-6 body only £710, NEX-6 kit with 16-50mm power zoom lens, £830, NEX-6 dual lens kit with 16-50mm, 55-210mm kit, £1030 all black. Due for November shipment. 



It's worth noting that the Sony NEX-6 features a standard flash hot-shoe on top, and we are particularly impressed by the compact 16-50mm lens, which is wider than the standard kit lens, giving the equivalent of 24mm at the wide end, and the lens is particularly compact. 

Sony NEX-6 Hands-On Photos of Equipment

Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16.1Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4912
	Pixels (H)	3264
	Sensor Type	Exmor CMOS
	Sensor Size	APS-C
	Sensor Size (width)	23.5mm
	Sensor Size (height)	15.6mm
	Aspect Ratio	3:2 16:9
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	921,000 dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Spot Multi Centre
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	30sec
	Exp modes	Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes A
	Metering	Centre-weighted - Average Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 25600
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Shade Flash
	Exposure Comp	+/-3
Viewfinder
	Viewfinder Resolution	2.369 million dots
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	10fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080
	Video FPS	25
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC MS
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	NP-FW50
	CIPA Rating	360
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Power cord, rechargeable battery pack, micro USB cable, AC adaptor, shoulder strap, eyecup piece, shoe cap, body cap, CD-ROM and instruction manual
Dimensions
	Weight	345g
	Width	119.9mm
	Height	66.9mm
	Depth	42.6mm

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