Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-6 vs the Sony NEX-5N

differences

Advantages of the Sony NEX-6

Has a viewfinder

Digital

None

A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off

Faster autofocus

Phase detection

Contrast detection

Catch candid moments easily

Significantly less startup delay

200 ms

1900 ms

9.5x less delay when turning on

Significantly more focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Built-in flash

Yes

A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light

More dynamic range

13.1 EV

12.7 EV

0.4 f-stops more dynamic range

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the Sony NEX-6

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

Has a touch screen

Yes

Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus

Takes 3D photos

Yes

Combines multiple photos into a 3D image

Significantly longer battery life

460 shots

360 shots

Around 30% more shots per battery charge

Slightly lower noise at high ISO

1,079 ISO

1,018 ISO

The NEX-5N has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Smaller

111x59x38 mm

120x67x43 mm

Around 30% smaller

Thinner

1.5"

1.7"

More than 10% thinner

Slightly lighter

269 g

287 g

Around 10% lighter

Learn more about
the Sony NEX-5N

recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Sony Alpha NEX-6

87	vs	91
Explain scores

Sony NEX-5N

Snapsort recommends the Sony NEX-5N.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Relatively low noise at high ISO

NEX-6:	1,018 ISO
NEX-5N:	1,079 ISO

Good image quality

NEX-6:	78.0
NEX-5N:	77.0

	Very good maximum light sensitivity
	25,600 ISO

Good color depth

NEX-6:	23.7 bits
NEX-5N:	23.6 bits

High resolution screens

NEX-6:	921k dots
NEX-5N:	920k dots

Good dynamic range

NEX-6:	13.1 EV
NEX-5N:	12.7 EV

	24p support
	For that film look

	Flip-out screens
	Great for movies

	In-camera HDR
	Combines multiple exposures

	In-camera panoramas
	Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama

	Each supports an external flash
	Better lighting

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

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competitors

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens

Compare the NEX-5R vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-5N

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Has an external mic jack

Is slightly heavier

Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity

Compare the NEX-7 vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the NEX-7 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760

Has a slightly higher resolution screen

Has image stabilization

Has a slower max shutter speed

Doesn't support an external flash

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$656 - $743 with 18-55mm lens

Has slightly more shutter lag

Takes slightly lower resolution photos

Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Much more lenses available

Lacks a built in panoramas

Has slightly more shutter lag

Compare the EOS M vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the EOS M vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens

Has image stabilization

Doesn't support an external flash

Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity

Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the NEX-5N

Samsung NX300

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$699 with 20-50mm lens

Has a significantly larger screen

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Doesn't record movies in 24p

Has a slightly lower resolution screen

Compare the NX300 vs the Alpha NEX-6

Compare the NX300 vs the NEX-5N

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$799 - $1,000 body only

$1,199 with 18-55mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Thinner

Much smaller viewfinder

Significantly lower resolution screen

Compare the X-E1 vs the Alpha NEX-6

Sony NEX-F3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$495 - $730 with 18-55mm lens

Less startup delay

Slightly lower noise at high ISO

No touch screen

Doesn't focus continuously recording movies

Compare the NEX-F3 vs the NEX-5N

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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Sony NEX-6

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

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Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-7

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Canon EOS M

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Samsung NX300

Sony Alpha NEX-6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm X-E1

Sony NEX-5N Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-F3

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