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Sony Alpha 9 III vs Sony Alpha NEX-6

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SonyAlpha 9 IIISonyAlpha NEX-6
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024November 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeStacked Exmor RS CMOS with global shutterExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.6 × 23.8 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.6 MP16.1 MP
Largest image6000 × 40004912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range250–25600100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 25.2 million total pixels; integral memory and global exposure rather than sequential line exposure.16.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF and Sony ARW 5.0 RAW.JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3
ISO detailStandard ISO 250–25600 for stills and movies; stills expand to ISO 125–51200.Standard ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO 100–3200; movies ISO 100–6400
Image processorBIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit.BIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst120 fps10 fps
Lens detail–E-mount; Japanese NEX-6L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-6Y adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.
AutofocusUp to 759 still-image or 627 movie phase-detection points; sensitivity EV −5 to 20 with an F2 lens at ISO 100 equivalent. Current UK specification includes automatic subject selection and people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft; launch reviews precede later firmware enhancements.Fast Hybrid AF combines 99 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, tracking and manual-focus peaking
Shutter–Focal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailUp to 120 fps full-resolution electronic bursts with AF/AE tracking under Sony test conditions; speed depends on lens compatibility and shooting settings. Pre-Capture retains up to one second before full shutter press. No mechanical shutter.Approximately 10 fps Speed Priority Continuous, with phase-detection tracking AF under Sony's supported-lens conditions; approximately 3 fps normal continuous advance. Maker buffers are 11 JPEG, 10 RAW or 9 RAW+JPEG frames and depend on shooting conditions and card.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; 8.0-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active and Dynamic Active movie modes supported.No sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
Flash–Built-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time. Multi Interface Shoe accepts compatible accessories; older Auto-lock flashes require ADP-MAA.
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailUp to uncropped 3840 × 2160 120p NTSC or 100p PAL; 4K 60p uses 6K oversampling. Supports 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone; All-Intra 4K tops out at 60p. External HDMI RAW output is separate from internal recording.Japanese model offers Full HD 60p up to 28 Mbps, 60i or 24p; Sony France specifies PAL Full HD 50p. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 or VGA; interlaced field rates are separate from full-frame rates.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,095,104921,600
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFour-axis LCD tilts and opens sideways; approximately 98° up, 40° down, 180° sideways and 270° rotation.Non-touch LCD; tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down
Viewfinder detail0.64-inch Quad-XGA OLED with 9437184 dots and approximately 0.90× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; selectable up to 240 fps NTSC or 200 fps PAL.0.5-inch OLED electronic finder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 1.09× magnification with a 50mm lens at infinity; Sony does not express this as 35mm-equivalent magnification.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)530 photographs360 photographs
Body weight617 g287 g
Release detailSony UK announced availability in January 2024; Japan's announcement specifies 26 January. The main date retains UK month precision.Sony France specified mid-November 2012 European availability; Sony Japan specified 16 November. Month precision follows the broader European maker announcement.
Recording mediaBoth slots accept CFexpress Type A or UHS-I/UHS-II SD.Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsUSB Type-C at 10 Gbps, Multi/Micro USB, full-size HDMI, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, sync terminal, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe.USB 2.0 Hi-Speed via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Multi Interface Shoe; no microphone or headphone sockets
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0.Built-in Wi-Fi; launch features included PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads and smartphone transfer
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; Sony UK CIPA approximately 530 photographs with LCD or 400 with viewfinder. Japan lists 520/410 respectively. USB Type-C Power Delivery charging and power supported.NP-FW50; approximately 360 CIPA photographs using LCD or 270 using electronic viewfinder
Charging–In-camera charging using supplied AC-UB10 and Micro USB cable; optional AC-PW20 power supply
DimensionsApproximately 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 72.8 mm.Approximately 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailSony UK specifies approximately 617 g body only or 702 g with battery and memory card; Japan specifies 618/703 g respectively. Main figures use the UK specification.Approximately 287 g body only; 345 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, BC-QZ1 charger, power cord, cable protector, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony UK.NP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable and software CD; lens depends on kit

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