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120N vs NEX-6

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification 120NHolgaNEX-6Sony · 2012
Price £17 usedBest£125 used
Sensor —16.1MP APS-C sensor
Resolution —16.1MP
Video —Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus —Fast Hybrid AF: 99-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast, face detection
Stabilisation —No IBIS (lens OSS)
Burst Rate —10fps (3fps with AF)
Battery Life —~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight —345g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x
Screen —3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down
Mount Fixed lensSony E-mount
Memory Cards —Single SD / Memory Stick slot
Connectivity —Micro USB, mini HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
NEX-6
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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6.1/10
Street
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7.6/10
Travel
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6.4/10
Wedding & Events
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4.3/10
Documentary
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4.0/10
Sports & Action
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4.8/10
Landscape
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4.3/10
Wildlife
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5.7/10
Casual
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4.4/10
Food
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5.3/10
Macro
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4.8/10
Architecture
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4.7/10
Astrophotography
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4.8/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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