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Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony Alpha NEX-7

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SonyAlpha 6000SonyAlpha NEX-7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor APS HD CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP24.3 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–16000
Sensor detailApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reduction24.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic vibration for dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; MPO for 3D Sweep Panorama
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; movie ISO 100–12800. Multi Frame NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images, rather than extending the standard single-image range.Standard ISO 100–16000; Auto ISO 100–1600
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps10 fps
Lens detailInterchangeable E-mount; ILCE-6000L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS, shown in the photograph. ILCE-6000Y adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.Sony E-mount; NEX-7K includes a black E 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens; optional adapters support other mounts
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with 179 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-A, single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AF. Phase-detection support depends on lens compatibility and firmware.Contrast detection with 25 points; single or continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; object tracking and focus peaking
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-traverse focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second; selectable electronic first curtainVertical-traverse focal-plane shutter with switchable electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailContinuous Hi approximately 11 fps, Mid 6 fps or Lo 2.5 fps; Sony's launch announcement confirms autofocus tracking at 11 fps. Buffer approximately 49 large Fine/Standard JPEGs or 21 RAW/RAW+JPEG images in Hi; rate and capacity depend on shooting conditions and card.Approximately 10 fps Speed Priority Continuous with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; approximately 3 fps normal continuous advance. Sony lists buffers of 17 Fine JPEG, 18 Standard JPEG, 13 RAW or 11 RAW+JPEG images under its stated conditions.
Stabilisation detailNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lensNo sensor-shift stabilisation (PhotographyBlog and CameraLabs); optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time; Multi Interface Shoe for compatible external flashesBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time; Auto-lock Accessory Shoe for compatible external flashes
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR; 1200-zone meteringIntelligent Auto and PASM; Tri-Dial Navi uses two top control dials and the rear wheel; Picture Effects, Sweep Panorama, DRO, Auto HDR and multi-exposure low-light modes
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailJapanese launch specification provides AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 24p, plus separate 60i modes. PAL versions offer 50p/25p (Photography Blog). Original recording formats are AVCHD and MP4; HDMI 4K output is for still-image playback, not 4K movie recording. Sony limits a continuous movie to approximately 29 minutes; its 90-minute battery figure totals restarted recordings.Japanese model records AVCHD 2.0 Full HD at 60p up to 28 Mbps, 60i or 24p; PAL models offer 50p/25p (PhotographyBlog and CameraLabs). Manual exposure and continuous autofocus during recording. MP4 offers 1440 × 1080 or VGA; interlaced field rates are separate from full-frame rates.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; no microphone or headphone socket.Built-in stereo microphone, wind-noise reduction and external microphone input (PhotographyBlog and CameraLabs); Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT monitor tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; dots count colour subpixels; no touchscreenTruBlack wide TFT; tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down; no touchscreen (PhotographyBlog and CameraLabs)
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED electronic viewfinder; 1,440,000 dots; 100% coverage; approximately 0.70× magnification equivalent to a 35 mm camera with a 50 mm lens at infinity0.5-type XGA OLED Tru-Finder with 2,359,296 dots, approximately 100% coverage and 1.09× magnification with a 50mm lens at infinity; eye sensor, histogram and level display
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs430 photographs
Body weight285 g291 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 14 March 2014 for the original ILCE-6000 body, ILCE-6000L and ILCE-6000Y kits. This entry covers the original Alpha 6000, not the later Alpha 6100 or Alpha 6300.Sony's revised Japanese announcement gives 27 January 2012 for NEX-7 and NEX-7K. The camera was announced in August 2011; Sony Hong Kong subsequently postponed the planned November 2011 launch because of Thai flooding. The recorded date is the manufacturer-confirmed Japanese sale date, not a universal first-shipment claim.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG DuoMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D and Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Mini HDMI Type C, Auto-lock Accessory Shoe and external microphone input
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC–
Battery life detailNP-FW50; approximately 360 photographs using the monitor or 310 using the viewfinder under CIPA conditionsNP-FW50; Sony specifies approximately 430 CIPA photographs using the LCD or 350 using the viewfinder. CameraLabs gives a lower 335-shot general figure; the manufacturer's explicitly separated claims are retained.
ChargingUSB charging in the camera; optional AC-PW20 power adapterSupplied BC-VW1 external charger; optional AC-PW20AM power supply
DimensionsApproximately 120.0 × 66.9 × 45.1 mm (width × height × depth), measuring depth from grip to monitorApproximately 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6 mm (width × height × depth); 25.3 mm thinnest section excludes grip and mount
Weight detailApproximately 285 g body only; 344 g including battery and memory card; both exclude the lensApproximately 291 g camera only; 350 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded
Materials–Magnesium-alloy front and top covers; rubber grip
ColoursJapanese launch body and kits offered in black or silverBlack
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 adapter, shoulder strap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; lenses depend on kitNP-FW50 battery, BC-VW1 charger, shoulder strap, cleaning cloth, body cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup, USB cable and software CD; kit includes the specified lens

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