Sony NEX-6

139 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 139 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the size and responsiveness are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability also get good comments, whereas many are negative about the features and low light performance. There are some mixed opinions about the shutter.

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value for money, battery, low-light, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Compact System Cameras the Sony NEX-6 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 100/100 = Excellent quality.

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dpreview.com - SILVER AWARD

Expert review by: Jeff Keller and Amadou Diallo (dpreview.com)

Sony Alpha NEX-6

When it entered the mirrorless market with the NEX-3 and NEX-5 back in 2010, Sony, along with Panasonic and Olympus, saw vast potential to attract the millions of compact camera users who wanted better image quality but without the bulk of a DSLR....

Very good image quality and high ISO performance ; High resolution OLED electronic viewfinder ; Articulating 920k dot LCD display ; Built-in Wi-Fi allows for photo sharing to smartphones, computers, Facebook, and more; camera can be remotely controlled...

Best image quality obtained from RAW images (due to fairly strong noise reduction) ; Many controls still accessed through clunky menu-driven interface ; Movie recording button has gone from too-accessible (NEX-7) to inaccessible ; Some apps (such as...

The NEX-6 offers a highly attractive combination of excellent image quality, courtesy of Sony's proven 16MP sensor, enthusiast-friendly ergonomics (including a mode dial - a first for the NEX-series), a 'real' hot shoe, an OLED electronic viewfinder,...

Mar, 2013

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Expert review by: David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Sony NEX-6

Despite the camera industry lamenting that smartphones are killing them, there are pockets of prosperity, namely interchangeable lens systems like Compact System Cameras (mirrorless) and DSLRs. The 16.1-megapixel Sony Alpha NEX-6 CSC is one model that...

Exceptional stills and quality videos ; Excellent OLED EVF/tilting LCD ; Easy to carry ; Just plain fun to use

Occasional AF misfires ; Should have a touchscreen LCD ; Wi-Fi could definitely be improved

The Sony NEX-6 is a superior Compact System Camera we highly recommend.

Jan, 2013

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony Alpha NEX-6 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)

Maybe I'm just getting easier to please as I get older, but Sony's been winning me over recently with its enthusiast-targeted models. The Sony Alpha NEX-6 delivers an arguably better design and speedier performance than its Editors' Choice...

A fine shooting design, great photo and good video quality, and excellent performance number among the Sony Alpha NEX-6 's strengths.

The camera lacks the option to save groups of custom settings, a real irritation, and we wish it had a neutral color preset. Plus Sony's wireless implementation is awkward, and the app system is annoying.

The Sony Alpha NEX-6 delivers an as-yet-unbeatable package of image quality, performance, and design, even for its rather high price.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by: David Pierce (theverge.com)

Sony NEX-6 review: can a pocket-sized camera finally kill your DSLR?

I still use a DSLR. Unlike my colleague Dan Seifert (and a handful of other staffers at The Verge), I've never been willing to sacrifice the speed and control of my Nikon D7000 to get a smaller, lighter camera. It's really not an image quality issue —...

Excellent, powerful controls ; Great images and video ; Small body is still easy to use

Wi-Fi is effectively useless ; Lens ecosystem still lags competition

It nearly perfectly balances size, power, quality, and price

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony Alpha NEX-6

The Sony Alpha NEX-6 ($999.99 direct with 16-50mm lens) is more expensive than some of the other cameras in the NEX lineup, but for the price you get an excellent package—a compact body with a big 16-megapixel image sensor, built-in EVF, Wi-Fi, and a...

Compact kit lens. Built-in EVF and flash. Sharp, tilting LCD. Excellent high ISO performance. 9fps burst shooting. Standard hot shoe

Slow to start and shoot. Kit lens could be sharper. No dedicated battery charger. Some camera apps cost money

The pricey-but-well-rounded Sony Alpha NEX-6 is an excellent camera for mirrorless enthusiasts, but it doesn't quite edge out the entry-level NEX-F3 as our Editors' Choice.

Dec, 2012

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Sony NEX-6 Review: Fan Favorite

It's been more than three years since Sony entered the mirrorless camera race with its NEX-3 and NEX-5. Since then, Sony has expanded its NEX-series with the NEX-7 occupying the top position, with the 16 megapixel NEX-6 next in line. With each...

new mode dial ; built-in viewfinder and flash ; WiFi ; full feature set, good performance ; above average image quality ; full manual exposure control in video

confusing menu system ; even with mode dial ; still too dependent on menus ; poorly positioned "red" movie button

The Sony NEX-6 is a great little camera and, one of my personal favorites. Other than its sometimes confusing menu system, the NEX-6 is well designed for comfortable and efficient shooting for enthusiasts and those just stepping up from compact...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by: Philip Ryan (popphoto.com)

Camera Test: Sony Alpha NEX-6 ILC

What do you do when your award-winning interchangeable-lens compact camera has too many fans that can't afford to buy it? If you were Sony, you'd take most of what everyone loves about the Alpha NEX-7 and put it into a body that's a better fit for...

Feb, 2013

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CAMERA LABS.COM - HIGHLY RECOMMANDED

Expert review by: Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Sony Alpha NEX 6

The Sony Alpha NEX-6 is the latest addition to the NEX range of mirrorless compact system cameras. Announced in September 2012 alongside the more consumer-orientated NEX-5R, the NEX-6 sits just below the Flagship NEX-7 in the product line-up and shares...

Hybrid AF with phase and contrast detect ; 2.3 million dot EVF ; 10fps burst mode with continuous AF ; Wi-Fi enabled with picture sharing, remote control and downloadable apps ; Compact lightweight powered kit zoom

Lack of touch screen ; Poor AF performance in low light ; Movie button difficult to press and not programmable

The Sony NEX-6 is a pretty remarkable camera. Though it isn't the flagship NEX model, I can quickly see it overtaking the NEX-7 in popularity at the top end of the NEX range. There are those for whom anything less than 24 Megapixels just won't do and...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by: cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

Sony NEX-6 At AMW

Ever since Sony announced the new NEX-6 and the new 16-50mm (24-75mm equivalent) lens, I've been itching to try it. Thanks to Sony, we have one in house now at AMW and will be putting it through my normal real life rigorous photographic testing.? I...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by: Christopher Snow (reviewed.com)

Sony Alpha NEX-6

The new Sony NEX-6 is sort of like an NEX-7, except cheaper… and better.

Hybrid phase / contrast detection autofocus; Physical mode dial; OLED viewfinder

Reduced resolution from the NEX-7

We’re not sure what Sony’s game is here, but hey, from a consumer’s perspective the NEX-6 looks like an amazing deal. Other than reduced megapixel resolution, it seems like the NEX-6 offers almost all of the NEX-7’s best features, plus the best new...

Sep, 2012