I bought this camera and I am very happy with it. Good images, high features, compact size and light weight. The only thing I don't like about this camera is hot shoe. I have a Sony flash like many of Sony users and want to use it on Nex 6 as well. I can't think of any purpose to use the standard hot shoe for this type of casual use camera.
Thanks for this detailed review. I appreciate that you take the time to go through each aspect of the camera. One friendly suggestion: Avoid condescending statements like "If you don't know what that is, then don't worry about it" or "smile shutter is a gimmick we could all live without - but I'm sure there are plenty of you out there who still use it."
I just came across this video searching for the camera, because I just bought one second hand as a backup. (150€) I also own a 6000 so speed might be an issue. I like the way you presented it. I think you covered almost everything that I could think of is important.
Please share based on your own experience of using a6000 and nex6, is both of the camera differs much in performance overall and in low light. . Currently I'm considering between the two. Thanks in advance
It's funny that you mentioned that they probably didn't put a touchscreen because your face would activate it when using the EVF. Well, other companies(Canon, Panasonic) have prevented this by implementing a proximity sensor that turns off the touchscreen whence you want to use the viewfinder.
I went into best buy tonight pricing a 70d from canon. Canon was priced at $1500.00. A salesman came up to me and said the sony nex 6 camera was as good if not better. If it is better why the pricey tag?
I had the same dilemma last year, but I settled with NEX 6 mainly because of the size. I'm a beginner photographer and this is my first one. From what I read, image quality is on par with D7000 because it's using the exact same sensor. However, D7000 has 2 SD card slots, better battery life, optical viewfinder, and wide range of better quality lenses.
If I don't use the zoom... would it be a good idea to get the NEX 6 stock, without lens kit ... and get a zeiss 24mm 1.8 ... then a teleobjective later... Many thanks for your reviews
And guess what, the first prime lens I bought was Nikkor 50mm / 1.8D + adapter and it's my most used lens until now (it's slightly more expensive than Canon, but better build quality). Even though it's Manual Focus, NEX 6 makes it easy to use with the Focus Peaking Level and I really enjoy it. And I heard they've developed a special adapter with "Speed Booster" for Canon lenses, which converts the result as if it's using a Full Frame sensor. But it's very expensive though.
please help me, i dont know which camera to buy. An nikon d7000 or this one- sony nex 6, which is better and why, and what is the diffrent betwen them?
Hallo calis krit Die NEX6 ist nicht zu verachten in grunde genommen sind alle Digitalkamera,s gut,ihre handhabung ist öfters verschieden,darom ist es schwierig om ein guten rat zu geben
Do you have any external flash recommendations for this camera? I've yet to find one that works on it (six attempts).... I'm starting to think my hotshoe is defective....
Me too, I've bought it just 2 weeks ago - though I am planning to buy a better lens or adapt one of my old lenses to fit it, as I am not too happy with this one!
USB CHARGER IS A BIG PLUS!! Sony took this feature out in most of their cameras to make you buy their external chargers or special charger cables since like 2004?
re: new placement of video button Exactly what I've been experiencing. It is so hard to press and i always end up shaking my clip at the beginning and end of my recording.
I have noticed that IS on these tiny cameras is an issue, since it's such a small body. Some videos that I have seen have shaking to it. They should have put the IS inside the body and not the lens.
Waiting on NEX7xx supposedly this year. NEX6 - Mode Dial nice so is new hot-shoe. Menu system still sucks - why not the Menu from RX1/RX100?? so much nicer. Flash control not good, Olympus OMD5 has it right. Yes the 18-200 is great lens. So I am betting on this NEX7 update this year will be better then NEX6. So NEX9 2014 with Full frame and E-mount support but around $2500-$3000 ouch. So will make with my NEX5n and NEX7 for now - or is that not good logic?
"no matter what glass you have sitting, you can use it with this camera". Not really true. Some smaller lenses of course will not mount, and some newer lenses with electronic aperture and focus control will be pretty useless on it.
rolfen Were is your review on cameras? You should not criticize. I went to your youtube channel and your video's are not intelligent. In one of your first videos you show a ship in a Indian port. You claim it is a English destroyer. Look again is is a Italian war ship.
Just bought a nex-6 for 180€ with the pancake lens hope it’s worth it
I really love watching your reviews! You always make them lengthy, but that's why I like it :) Keep up the great work sir!
It's a very solid camera , the battery life I find very short but in general its a very good camera for travel . Good video .
Best review. Highly detailed, unbiased, and no nonsense. Thanks.
I bought this camera and I am very happy with it. Good images, high features, compact size and light weight. The only thing I don't like about this camera is hot shoe. I have a Sony flash like many of Sony users and want to use it on Nex 6 as well. I can't think of any purpose to use the standard hot shoe for this type of casual use camera.
Thanks for this detailed review. I appreciate that you take the time to go through each aspect of the camera. One friendly suggestion: Avoid condescending statements like "If you don't know what that is, then don't worry about it" or "smile shutter is a gimmick we could all live without - but I'm sure there are plenty of you out there who still use it."
I just came across this video searching for the camera, because I just bought one second hand as a backup. (150€) I also own a 6000 so speed might be an issue. I like the way you presented it. I think you covered almost everything that I could think of is important.
Please share based on your own experience of using a6000 and nex6, is both of the camera differs much in performance overall and in low light. . Currently I'm considering between the two. Thanks in advance
Great review! Especially loved your points on the Overheating as this was the reason i sold the 5n and the 7. The 6 is my new workhorse!
It's funny that you mentioned that they probably didn't put a touchscreen because your face would activate it when using the EVF. Well, other companies(Canon, Panasonic) have prevented this by implementing a proximity sensor that turns off the touchscreen whence you want to use the viewfinder.
I went into best buy tonight pricing a 70d from canon. Canon was priced at $1500.00. A salesman came up to me and said the sony nex 6 camera was as good if not better. If it is better why the pricey tag?
I had the same dilemma last year, but I settled with NEX 6 mainly because of the size. I'm a beginner photographer and this is my first one. From what I read, image quality is on par with D7000 because it's using the exact same sensor. However, D7000 has 2 SD card slots, better battery life, optical viewfinder, and wide range of better quality lenses.
Do you think that changing from Nikon D5100 to Sony Nex 6 is good idea?
This is why I love the mirrorless cameras, is the ability to use any lens I want.
great review.. was thinking of having a couple cams as second and third cams for a few indie film projects I am working on
Great Review,,,, excellent detail... clearly understood your balanced comments to let the buyer make a decision
If I don't use the zoom... would it be a good idea to get the NEX 6 stock, without lens kit ... and get a zeiss 24mm 1.8 ... then a teleobjective later... Many thanks for your reviews
And guess what, the first prime lens I bought was Nikkor 50mm / 1.8D + adapter and it's my most used lens until now (it's slightly more expensive than Canon, but better build quality). Even though it's Manual Focus, NEX 6 makes it easy to use with the Focus Peaking Level and I really enjoy it. And I heard they've developed a special adapter with "Speed Booster" for Canon lenses, which converts the result as if it's using a Full Frame sensor. But it's very expensive though.
Question: With the wifi feature, is there a way to use something like a tablet/laptop as an off camera monitor and/or controller for this camera?
Fantastic Review should I buy the 7 or the 6.
Very good review, but hate that parts of the review are really based on him supposing that we've seen his reviews from the Nex 7
How much would the body of this camera roughly costs? Excluding any types of lens. Thanks in advance!
Can i program the top dial (the bigger one) to always function as a exposure comp?
please help me, i dont know which camera to buy. An nikon d7000 or this one- sony nex 6, which is better and why, and what is the diffrent betwen them?
Hallo calis krit
Die NEX6 ist nicht zu verachten in grunde genommen sind alle Digitalkamera,s
gut,ihre handhabung ist öfters verschieden,darom ist es schwierig om ein
guten rat zu geben
That's it made my mind up after this great Review don't need the extra mega pixels so its going to be the 6 thanks my man.
Does the 24mm Zeiss really work with the firmware update for the nex-6?
Do you have any external flash recommendations for this camera? I've yet to find one that works on it (six attempts).... I'm starting to think my hotshoe is defective....
Me too, I've bought it just 2 weeks ago - though I am planning to buy a better lens or adapt one of my old lenses to fit it, as I am not too happy with this one!
USB CHARGER IS A BIG PLUS!! Sony took this feature out in most of their cameras to make you buy their external chargers or special charger cables since like 2004?
Yes this lengthy review worth it to make a decision.
What is the power zoom? How do you use it?
When you slide the power zoom ring, it will zoom in slowly and smoothly. Unlike when you zoom in with bare hands
Fantastic review...Probably buying this one. I want the A6000, but its a lot more expensive. Boo....
is nex6 really better than nex7?
how long did this video take to upload? cos that video with my Wifi would take about a day...lol great review
the NEX 6 with kit for $275 or the a6000 with kit for $475 for 2017!??
Nex 6. Spend the extra money on lenses
I think your review would be much better if you some photo and video samples. Great review though *thumbs up*
re: new placement of video button
Exactly what I've been experiencing. It is so hard to press and i always end up shaking my clip at the beginning and end of my recording.
I have noticed that IS on these tiny cameras is an issue, since it's such a small body. Some videos that I have seen have shaking to it. They should have put the IS inside the body and not the lens.
i know this is 7 years+ later but I find adding weight to it really helps with the shakiness and grip
Waiting on NEX7xx supposedly this year. NEX6 - Mode Dial nice so is new hot-shoe. Menu system still sucks - why not the Menu from RX1/RX100?? so much nicer. Flash control not good, Olympus OMD5 has it right. Yes the 18-200 is great lens. So I am betting on this NEX7 update this year will be better then NEX6. So NEX9 2014 with Full frame and E-mount support but around $2500-$3000 ouch. So will make with my NEX5n and NEX7 for now - or is that not good logic?
What is tri-nav?
Great speaking voice!
Overheating is the battery overheating. You can take the battery out and put it in a cooler or swap the battery with a spare.
The only thing that would make this better is if it could record 8 megapixel video (4k video) at 60p.
"no matter what glass you have sitting, you can use it with this camera". Not really true. Some smaller lenses of course will not mount, and some newer lenses with electronic aperture and focus control will be pretty useless on it.
rolfen Were is your review on cameras? You should not criticize. I went to your youtube channel and your video's are not intelligent. In one of your first videos you show a ship in a Indian port. You claim it is a English destroyer. Look again is is a Italian war ship.
ljl787 Fuck off
rolfen Thank you I do that often.
great review !!!
Can it do 60fps mp4?
No
Nope, but better : AVCHD
great video
I made my decision the next camera will be NEX 6
There's an app for that.
WTH is semi pro amateur feature?!
Well, then you certainly won't need to clean the sensor!