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NEX-6 vs SLT-A65
Quick take: The SLT-A65 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the SLT-A65 is the most affordable.
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 | NEX-6Sony · 2012 | SLT-A65Sony · 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 used | — |
| Sensor | 16.1MP APS-C sensor | 24.3MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF: 99-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast, face detection | 15-point phase-detect AF (3 cross-type) via the translucent mirror, full-time in live view and video |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens OSS) | In-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (3fps with AF) | 10fps (8fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~510 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 345g (with battery and card)Best | 622g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6mm | 132.1 × 97.5 × 80.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x | EVF, 0.5", 100% coverage, 1.09x |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down | 3.0" tilt-swivel LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Minolta/Sony A |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, mini HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Sony auto-lock shoe, remote, GPS |
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
NEX-6
SLT-A65
Portrait
6.1/10
5.8/10
Street
7.6/10
5.7/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
4.6/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
4.8/10
5.1/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
5.5/10
Casual
4.4/10
3.6/10
Food
5.3/10
5.5/10
Macro
4.8/10
4.0/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
4.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.9/10
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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