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Sony Alpha NEX-6 vs Sony Alpha NEX-F3

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Overview
ReleasedNovember 2012June 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 range100–25600200–16000
Sensor detail16.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic dust reduction16.5 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; MPO for 3D Sweep Panorama
ISO detailStandard ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO 100–3200; movies ISO 100–6400Standard ISO 200–16000; Auto ISO 200–3200; movie sensitivity ISO 200–3200
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps5.5 fps
Lens detailE-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.E-mount; Japanese NEX-F3K uses E 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-F3Y 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 peakingContrast detection with 25 points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, object tracking and 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 5.5 fps Speed Priority Continuous; approximately 2.5 fps normal advance. Maker buffers: 18 fine JPEG, 30 standard JPEG, 7 RAW or 6 RAW+JPEG images, depending on 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
FlashBuilt-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.Built-in flash; guide number 6 expressed at ISO 100 in metres; approximately three-second recycle time. Optional HVL-F20S uses Smart Accessory Terminal 2.
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailJapanese 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.Japanese model records Full HD 60i from 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, up to 24 Mbps. The main frame rate records sensor frames, not interlaced fields. PhotographyBlog lists PAL 50i/25p. MP4 offers 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; no Full HD 60p mode.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audioBuilt-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 90° up and 45° downNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 180° up and 13° down
Viewfinder detail0.5-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.No built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1S electronic finder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)360 photographs470 photographs
Body weight287 g255 g
Release detailSony France specified mid-November 2012 European availability; Sony Japan specified 16 November. Month precision follows the broader European maker announcement.Sony Japan specifies 15 June 2012 for NEX-F3K and NEX-F3Y kits.
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; Multi Interface Shoe; no microphone or headphone socketsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Smart Accessory Terminal 2; no microphone socket
Wireless connectionsBuilt-in Wi-Fi; launch features included PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads and smartphone transfer–
Battery life detailNP-FW50; approximately 360 CIPA photographs using LCD or 270 using electronic viewfinderNP-FW50; approximately 470 CIPA photographs
ChargingIn-camera charging using supplied AC-UB10 and Micro USB cable; optional AC-PW20 power supplyIn-camera Micro USB charging; supplied AC-UB10; optional AC-PW20 power supply
DimensionsApproximately 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 117.3 × 66.6 × 41.3 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 287 g body only; 345 g with battery and memory card; lens excludedApproximately 255 g body only; 314 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
ColoursBlackBlack, pink and white Japanese kits
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable and software CD; lens depends on kitAC-UB10 AC adapter, NP-FW50 battery, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable and software CD; lenses depend on kit

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