Interchangeable-lens
digital camera
Professional quality in your pocket
Main specifications
Trademarks & Remarks
System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter Ver. 4 PlayMemories Home
OS*
Microsoft Windows® Macintosh Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2,
Windows 7 SP1
Mac OS X (10.5-10.8) Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU Pentium 4 or faster
Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2
Duo or faster
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster; for playing/editing HD movies:
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or
faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/FH))
Memory 1 GB or more 1 GB or more 512 MB or more; for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
General
Camera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens compatibility Sony E-mount lenses
Image sensor
Type APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (approx.) 16.1 megapixels (effective),16.7 megapixels (total)
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on optical filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Recording system (still images)
Recording format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image size
(pixels)
3:2 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
16:9 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Sweep Panorama
Wide: horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M),
vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M)
Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect
11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast
Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness
-3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure
Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movies)
Recording format AVCHD/MP4
Video compression MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
Image size
(pixels)
1080 60i
compatible device
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps)
1080 50i
compatible device
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28 Mbps/PS, 50i/24 Mbps/FX, 50i/17 Mbps/FH, 25p/24 Mbps/FX, 25p/17 Mbps/FH)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (25 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps/3 Mbps)
Media
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Slot Multi-media compatibility with Memory Stick Duo and SD memory cards
Noise reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
White balance
Modes
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C. Filter (G7 to
M7 15-step, A7 to B7 15-step), Custom
AWB micro adjustment G7 to M7 15-step, A7 to B7 15-step
Focus system
Type Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Focus point 99 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Sensitivity range EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus modes Autofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
AF modes AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF
Focus area
Multi Point AF (99 points for phase-detection AF, 25 points for contrast-detection AF), Center-weighted, Flexible
Spot
Other features
Object Tracking, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF micro adjustment, Eye-start AF (only available with optional
LA-EA2 attached)
AF illuminator Built-in LED
AF illuminator range (approx.) 0.5-3.0 m (approx., with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Exposure control
Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure modes
iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep
Panorama, Scene Selection
Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion
Blur
Exposure compensation +/- 3.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Bracketing 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2 and 3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu.
AEL button Can be programmed to toggle AE lock on/off, or lock current exposure while pressed.
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure Index)
Still images: ISO 100-25600, AUTO (ISO 100-3200), Movies: ISO 100-6400 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200
equivalent)
Viewfinder
Type XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder
Total number of dots 2,359,296 dots
Brightness control Auto/Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.09x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m
-1
)
Diopter adjustment -4.0 m
-1
~ +1.0 m
-1
Eye point Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m
-1
diopter (CIPA standard)
Display Disp. Basic Info, Level, Histogram
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp., White Balance, Creative Style
LCD screen
Type 7.5 cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT (Xtra Fine LCD)
Number of dots (total) 921,600 dots
Brightness control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Field coverage 100%
Adjustable angle Up approx. 90 degrees, down approx. 45 degrees
Display contents Graphic Display, Display All Info., Big Font Size Disp., No Disp. Info., Level, Histogram, For viewfinder
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp., White Balance, Creative Style
Quick Navi Yes
Focus check
MF Assist (4.8x, 9.6x)
Peaking (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Face Detection
Modes On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; max. eight faces detected
Other features
Auto Portrait Framing, Smile Shutter (3 steps)
Clear Image Zoom
Still images Approx. 2x
Digitial Zoom
Digital Zoom (still images) Approx. 4x
Smart Zoom (still images) Approx. 1.4x / 2x
Digital Zoom (movies) Approx. 4x
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed
Still images: 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb, Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode, up to 1/30
in Auto Slow Shutter mode
Flash sync. speed 1/160 sec.
Electronic front curtain shutter Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
Type Not supported (image stabilization supported by lens)
Flash
Type Built-in flash
Guide No. 6 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)
Flash coverage 16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Control Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Recycling time Approx. 4 sec.
External flash
Sony
System Flash (compatible with Multi Interface Shoe and Auto-lock Accessory Shoe with optional Shoe
Adaptor ADP-MAA)
Wireless control Supported on external flash
Drive
Modes
Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 sec.
delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing, Remote Cdr (with RMT-DSLR2; sold separately)
Speed (max.)* Continuous mode: 3 fps, Speed Priority Continuous mode: 10 fps
No. of recordable frames in Continuous
drive mode (Hi)*
Fine: 15 frames, Standard: 16 frames, RAW: 11 frames, RAW & JPG: 10 frames
* Approximate. May vary depending on shooting conditions and media.
Playback
Modes
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 6/12-frame index
view, Enlarged display mode (L: 14x, M: 11x, S: 7.3x, Panorama (Standard): 24x, Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto
Review (10/5/2 sec., Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still),
Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect
Wi-Fi
Playback on smartphone Yes
Upload to PC Yes
Playback on TV Yes
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ Yes
Interface
PC interface Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP, Micro USB type B
HD output HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Multi Interface Shoe Yes (Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be attached.)
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe Yes (requires optional Shoe Adaptor ADP-MAA)
Compatible OS* (USB connection)
Windows XP** SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.8)
* Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with the upgraded
OS environment.
** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is
required to use the function for creating discs."
Audio
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone
Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Print
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type Custom key settings
Power
Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50
Still images Approx. 270 images with viewfinder and approx. 360 images with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
Movies Approx. 90 minutes with viewfinder and approx. 100 minutes with LCD screen (1920 x 1080, approx. 17 Mbps)
Internal battery charge Micro USB type B
External power AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 345 g (12.2 oz)
Body only Approx. 287 g (10.1 oz)
Dimensions
W x H x D (excluding protrusions) Approx. 119.9 x 66.9 x 42.6 mm (4 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 1/16 in.)
Operating temperature
Range 0-40°C (32°-104°F)
The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.
* Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with an
upgraded OS environment.
** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or
later is required to use the function for creating discs.
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• SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
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• iMovie is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Works with iMovie
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• InfoLithium
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• Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the
mark.
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Lens support for Fast Hybrid AF
The following lenses support phase-detection AF but initially require a firmware update (available from the Sony website) if not
included as kit lens with NEX-6: E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS, E 55-210mm F4-6.3 OSS, E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, Sonnar T* E 24mm
F1.8 ZA, E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (does not require firmware update).
Other lenses can be used with NEX-6 but will employ only contrast-detection AF. Additional E-mount lenses will support phase-
detection AF in the future.
Printed in Japan
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