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Sony Alpha NEX-5R vs Sony Alpha NEX-6

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Overview
ReleasedOctober 2012November 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 resolution16.1 MP16.1 MP
Largest image4912 × 32644912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detail16.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic dust reduction16.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3
ISO detailStandard ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO 100–3200; movies ISO 100–6400Standard ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO 100–3200; movies ISO 100–6400
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailE-mount; US launch kit used E 18–55mm. Japanese NEX-5RL uses E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-5RY adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.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.
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF combines 99 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, tracking and manual-focus peakingFast Hybrid AF combines 99 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, tracking and manual-focus peaking
ShutterFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 secondFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailApproximately 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.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 detailNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lensNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashSupplied detachable flash; guide number 7 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time. Optional HVL-F20S uses the accessory terminal.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 resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailJapanese and US models offer Full HD 60p up to 28 Mbps, 60i or 24p in AVCHD 2.0; Sony Hong Kong lists PAL 50p, 50i and 25p. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 or VGA. Interlaced field rates are separate from full-frame rates.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
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailResistive touchscreen; tilts approximately 180° up and 50° downNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down
Viewfinder detailNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1S electronic finder0.5-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
Battery life (maker's claim)330 photographs360 photographs
Body weight218 g287 g
Release detailSony Electronics announced US availability in October 2012; Sony Japan specified 16 November 2012. The month records the earlier maker-confirmed US launch, rather than the announcement date.Sony France specified mid-November 2012 European availability; Sony Japan specified 16 November. Month precision follows the broader European maker announcement.
Recording mediaMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXCMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Smart Accessory Terminal 2; no microphone or headphone socketsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Multi Interface Shoe; no microphone or headphone sockets
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in Wi-Fi; launch features included PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads and smartphone transferBuilt-in Wi-Fi; launch features included PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads and smartphone transfer
Battery life detailNP-FW50; approximately 330 CIPA photographsNP-FW50; approximately 360 CIPA photographs using LCD or 270 using electronic viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera charging using supplied AC-UB10 and Micro USB cable; optional AC-PW20 power supplyIn-camera charging using supplied AC-UB10 and Micro USB cable; optional AC-PW20 power supply
DimensionsApproximately 110.8 × 58.8 × 38.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 218 g body only; 276 g with battery and memory card; lens excludedApproximately 287 g body only; 345 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
ColoursBlack, silver and whiteBlack
In the boxDetachable flash and case, NP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable and software CD; lens depends on kitNP-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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