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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S and Sony Alpha NEX-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S ×
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7SSony Alpha NEX-6
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA7SNEX-6
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7s
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127120
Width (mm)4843
Height (mm)9467
Weight (g)507469
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A7SSony A6000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Exmor APS HD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.216.1
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)847.28366.6
Sensor width (mm)35.623.5
Sensor height (mm)23.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)8.44.78
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score8778
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.923.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.213.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,7021,018
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)59.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo soundAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
Lens-Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-16.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.13
Aperture range (f)-0.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-40
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type25-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (25 points), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), ZoneHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.710.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.711.09
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)1314
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)102,40025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600Auto (100-3200), 100-25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurSweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear-sync.
  • red-eye reduction on/off
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-6
Flash range description-GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeMulti-Interface (Mi) Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • multi micro usb connector
  • stereo headphone jack (3.5mm)
  • stereo microphone jack (3.5mm)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.530.61
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.570.66
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-13
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.520.64
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)59.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6212
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)59.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3910
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)59.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)289
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.183sFull Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s
Startup time (s)22
Play -> record time (s)0.51.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)320270
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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 features720p (1,280 x 720 pixel) video can be recorded at 120fps with an APS-C sensor crop.Can't record 4K video internallyNew "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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