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Sony NEX-6

A pocketable APS-C mirrorless camera (2012) with a 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder, a tilting screen, hybrid phase-detect AF (99 points), a pop-up flash, Wi-Fi and a Multi Interface Shoe.

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Battery NP-FW50 360 shots per charge (CIPA) From £22.99 · Ansmann NP-FW50 Battery (replacement for Sony NP-FW50) Every NP-FW50 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Sony E lenses: 67mm6677mm4382mm3962mm3772mm2752mm2449mm2258mm19 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2012
Sensor
16.1MP APS-C sensor
Resolution
16.1 MP
Mount
Sony E-mount
Dimensions
119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6mm
Weight
345g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
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)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60
Viewfinder
OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x
Screen
3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down
Memory Cards
Single SD / Memory Stick slot
Connectivity
Micro USB, mini HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
360 shots
USB Power
Charges over USB
Dimensions
120 × 67 × 43mm
Weight (Grams)
345g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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2 lenses compatible with the Sony E-mount mount.

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1
Street
7.6
Travel
6.4
Wedding & Events
4.3
Documentary
4.0
Sports & Action
4.8
Landscape
4.3
Wildlife
5.7
Casual
4.4
Food
5.3
Macro
4.8
Architecture
4.7
Astrophotography
4.8
✅ Great For
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Street 7.6 Strong on portability, discreet body and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Documentary 4.0 Held back by audio and generation.
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Wedding & Events 4.3 Held back by pro reliability and generation.
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Landscape 4.3 Held back by resolution and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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