Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C and Sony Alpha NEX-6

Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C and Sony Alpha NEX-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-6Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberNEX-6A7C
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7c
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120124
Width (mm)4360
Height (mm)6771
Weight (g)469509
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A6000-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HDSony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.124.2
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)366.6847.28
Sensor width (mm)23.535.6
Sensor height (mm)15.623.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.785.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score78-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,018-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1312 x 1312(1.7 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1312(2.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 2624(6.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed raw
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfacesSony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0028.00 - 60.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0028.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.132.14
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2530
Filter thread (mm)40-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible SpotFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopterEVF: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.73-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.09-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1418
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100-25600Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night SceneCreative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear-sync.
  • red-eye reduction on/off
  • slow sync.
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti-Interface (Mi) ShoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb 3.2)
  • usb-c (superspeed usb 5gbps
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.61-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.64-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.8-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270-
Battery life, video (minutes)-115
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter ver. 4
  • playmemories home
-
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe-



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