Sony NEX 6 review - vs NEX 7

[@ounkeo]

The Nex 6 is very compelling but I could never do without full manual controls of the Nex 7. The tri nav itself makes the camera super usable. It allows me to make immediate adjustments on the fly in a way that isn't as easily done on the 6 or 5.

[@aznpos531]

About 2 months ago I was set on the 7 but when I went out and chatted with the guys at the store I ended up getting the 6. Like you mentioned the 6 is that much newer with some design improvements like stacking the wheels on the top and moving the movie capture button of the side where it will be less likely to be unintentionally activated. The 24MP on the 7 is nice but the 16MP on the 6 is more than enough for my applications. I've had the 6 for 2 months now and I'm glad I got it over the 7.

[@BobbyHackett3]

Good review. I own the NEX 6 and it's the bet camera I've ever had, bar none (and over 60 years of taking pictures I've owned just about ever brand there is). Small, features-rich, excellent BIG sensor, very attractive finish and design, and the 16mm-50mm kit lens provides a nice, basic range. Terrific IQ. Love it!

[@MardoqueoHarrington]

I have 7 myself, and I love the button layout, having the 2 top buttons controlling fstop/shutter just makes a nice flow. The menu actually not that bad either click of the wheel advances you page by page. One of the biggest thing I dont like is (looked like the 6 had it too) is the shooe. Just because its non standard.

[@TequilaThunder]

For anyone interested in shooting more than 10-15 minutes of video w/o overheating, there is no choice. It's NEX-6 only. The 6 seems to be the first NEX that's worked out the overheating issue (finally). This is major for video-heads.

[@barrykornfeld5973]

You made one mistake about the NEX 6. Sony has made an articulating stereo mic for the multi-mico pins tucked away in the seemingly generic shoe atop the 6. It also can work with other accessories such as XLR mic inputs as well as an adapter shoe which enables the use of older accessories.

[@da5idnz]

Another user has a review on youtube saying that the NEX 7 is good as a camera, but that it overheats badly when used for 1080 resolution video and shuts off after a few minutes. he complained to Sony about this, and they told him that video was just an extra "add on". So, if you wanted to shoot any kind of serious video, I'd go for the 6.

[@jemmgillies]

Worth mentioning that whilst the 6 lacks a 3.5mm mic input, it can use the new hotshoe xlr adapter (which costs $800...)

[@stevestruthers6180]

I had a NEX-6 and I loved its quick, easy handling. What wasn't so great was its laggy EVF in low-light conditions, and slow recovery time between shots. The video produced by the NEX-6 was a bit of a mixed bag, with a grainy, slightly noisy image that I wouldn't have expected from a camera with such a large sensor. I hear that some of these issues have been fixed in the a6000.

[@ChargerSRT392]

How's the video quality between the two at low light. I'm contemplating which one to buy. I am an noob when it comes photography.

[@mbaksa]

MrDissiuk, you misunderstood Sony's numbering system. NEX number represents camera "class". Letters after numbers represent camera generations, that is which camera is newer. NEX-5s are lower class than NEX-6, and NEX-6 is lower class (at least in theory) than NEX-7. The oldest NEX-5 is just NEX-5. Then came NEX-5N, and the current model is NEX-5R. Yes, there are other series of NEX-ex that just cause confusion, but this is the essence in Sony's naming pattern for NEX.

[@christhompson2290]

Love my Nex7 and my C3. Both compact, great battery life, killer shots. It does need light to perform.

[@Fast58Eddie]

Mr. Nikonguy, I think the statement about the NEX6 having the D7000 sensor should be rephrased. Given that Sony makes the sensors for Nikon. So it really means the Nikon D7000 has the Sony NEX 6 sensor! :) Thanks for the great review!

[@DerbyMods]

So the NEX 7 has been out a while? 9 years ago 😭

[@KenCheng]

The 6 has the new hybrid contrast/phase detection auto focusing, the 7 doesn't. But should be getting it in the replacement (7N?)

[@igetsmart]

Loved your comment about the NEX7 - so underrated ... -- very true - people are forgetting about it and I expect sales are down - but an amazing camera for size

[@DJBRIANRIKHOTSO]

Does the Nex 6 uses the same Lenses asnthe Nex 7?

[@Angelchildxx]

Matt, DSLR vs NEX. I know there are millions of lenses, accessories ecc. for dslr that NEX system clearly doesn't have, at least today. But what I fear most is that if I buy a dslr than I'll bring that out with me probably only few times, surely not everyday. On the other hand NEX-6 is more portable and has somewhat "pancake zoom". So my question is: better having a full packed dlsr with great lenses but using all only few times or having always NEX-6+16-50 powerzoom with you?

[@JamesMichaelParry]

Looks like a really tempting system but pricey compared to a full DSLR when you don't have the advantage of it being pocket-sized, which is something I would want in a camera of this sort of style. Are there any more compact cameras which have this sort of feature range but in a more convenient and discreet pocket size? (I appreciate I want the best of both worlds)

[@yashwinning]

How do those two compare against the sony a6000?

[@mbchannel6970]

Thanks alot Matt, also the NEX-6 has a standard hotshoe, which do think can replace my D7000, the NEx6 or the OMD, thanks

[@troub75]

Is this a good camera for taking stills in a dark theatre, my teenager daughter dances and i need to be able to take good quality photos?

[@fintonmainz7845]

She's a teenager no more.

[@quickpickle]

why would they come out with a nex-7 model and then a nex-6? i mean errr you know.. its a bit confusing knowing which one is newer then.

[@jesamani75]

***** i always thought the 7 was neewer.

[@tylerishyper3467]

+Jesus Samaniego me too..

[@mediumdun18]

Matt.....I'm on the fence with this one like many ( add Xe-1 as well). Always been led to believe that bigger sensor = better choice. Is it the lens choices in u4/3 that makes the omd the better bet or ? Your very helpful reviews are much appreciated thanks

[@allexiour3131]

How is the Image quality of the NEX6 with the 16-50mm lens ? i heard rumors that it is soft

[@KickerHandle]

I heard 7's replacement is due in CES 2013 and newer A77 will come too.

[@androiddindang]

Sony lenses review please? Both A and E mount if possible :)

[@JamesMichaelParry]

I shall compromise nothing! But agreed, you are right of course. In the end I went for a Sony HX20V point and shoot and I'm really impressed with the results from it so far.

[@calvinprest]

Really want the 6, hoping to physically play with one before I buy tho. Are video capabilities identical? I can add a mic on to the 6 hot shoe?

[@andimachannel7651]

Thank you for the review. I hope your channel will continue to develop and show very good videos

[@KGLOOK565]

NEX 6 is much easier to use with the mode dial?

[@richierich4318]

If you were to give a new camera to a high school girl wanting to learn photography, which would you choose: Sony NEX-6 or Nikon D5200?

[@thegzus]

So im looking into a NEX camera mostly for video recording at concerts, my main concern is sound quality which an external mic will take care of but the NEX6 doesnt have the port for it?

[@seashell139]

I thought the NEX6 was released before the NEX7?? I must be a bit confused :) lol

[@wvxyz789]

how do u know that? have they anounced it? do you have any info on the release date?

[@clubsobri]

I got the NEX 7 amd I love it. The only feature that I like in the 6 that I don't have is the WIFI, but that is most certainly not a necessity.

[@gamerpaddy]

im with canon since 2009, so i got plenty of lenses from canon. now i want to go sony, because canon lacks behind with the video functions. would it be better to get sony lenses or an active ef adaptor for ef to e mount? i think i go with the nex6, since i need that wifi functionality.. and its half the price "used" than the nex 7 i dont mind the audio input jack, im using an external audio recorder anyways.

[@XDUBKORPSX]

Which one do you think is better for video and why?

[@xVern]

I got the 6 over the 7. I like it much better than when i had test drove the 7.

[@Snowy57]

Thank you for another very helpful comparison Matt. The Sony Nex 6 is very tempting.

[@benzajac2620]

Sir Matt, i hear that nex-6 is not consistent with its color in video and photos. sometimes it get soft and it get vivid colors? How true is this. Heard it from one of the review in the youtube unfortunately i forgot the link.

[@markshirley01]

Do they both share the same hotshoe - I want to put a Yongnuo flash controller on top.

[@lynnbimonte4853]

My shooting buddies all have the 7 which is why I'm looking to buy one. A new camera always has a learning curve and I know that it would be advantageous to own the same camera as them. Is the 6 similar enuf ?

[@thany3]

It might be unpopular because of the small choice in lenses... Here in Holland I'm seeing only 13 lenses with an E-mount, 7 of which are original Sony.

[@ThisThatNew]

Does the NEX 7 have a screen that comes all the way up, so you can see what you're recording when you're in front of the cam?

[@lyshaboy4]

Would u use this In a professional scenario?

[@wilteduk007]

Bought the Nex 5N last year and looking with great interest at the Nex 6. I never even considered the Nex 7 as it was just too expensive and didn't like the twin dials on the top. As you said the menus are terrible, even on my 5N it's difficult to navigate. I kept wanting to put my eye up to the camera with the 5N and getting the 6 with EVF will allow me as using the screen I find isn't the easiest. I've been watching the price of the 6 and it's starting to fall, maybe after Christmas :)

[@tekmonkey782]

Hi I've got a new 5n now looking to upgrade would you say that 5r or nex6 would be the way to go?

[@dannypires1]

I got the 7, price and the immature lens system might be the biggest factors holding back the NEX line. Adaptors are nice but if we're going to drop the amount of money on these things SONY is asking, chances are we want AF to go with it. But I must say I'm still quite happy with my camera, fast enough, feature packed and yea, the IQ is fantastic!! I'm eagerly awaiting for the G lens coming out later this year and watching closely for what else is coming down the pipe line as far as lens goes.

[@Rationalific]

Great reviews and comparison in this video!

[@mrdog48]

If someone could tell me - I would appreciate knowing - with this sensor on the nex6- what would be the equivalent lens to use if one wanted a 28mm lens or a 24 mm lens. Thanks!

[@hujunyi]

if I want to get a second camera, I will definitely go for sony RX100. if I have to make a choice in NEX, 6!

[@brucewilson6038]

I just bought the nex6 ,it is great ,so compact, great evf, good features. i also have a canon 50d which is the same megapixels. all buttons and dials work very well.You don't have to go into the menu for everything , you just use the function button ☺

[@RickHouston1]

I had the debate of the 6 or 7 and I ended up with the 6. The built in wifi and remote control app sold it for me.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Milt: you would need a 16mm or 18mm to get that equivalence on the NEX-6...

[@SwissAmbush]

is the nex-7s af reel bad? compared to my T3i?

[@igetsmart]

great review as always - find my self using Zoom external mic more so mic input maybe not that important - love my NEX7 - but hate the menu system - was wondering if they had improved it at all - Love the menu system in my Sony RX100 wish the NEX7 and my NEX5n had the same - if some attractive apps come soon might have to get the NEX6 - and maybe sell my 5n -

[@bayshiro]

Considered the new-6, but decided the GH3 was a better choice for me.

[@njrivetelite]

How quiet is the shutter compared to DSLR cameras?

[@javiere.gonzalez1021]

They don't have shutters.

[@mudgie069]

Question is nex 6 or em5 :)

[@ernixy]

the fly chose nex 7 for me.

[@Asterixleo]

thats 'cos its the ''sweetest'' camera.. :P

[@allexiour3131]

why the OMD ?

[@TakashiNippon]

yes it official, its going to be called nex-7m and will be out in a few months

[@RawadBerryJuize]

I have the 5R. I'd like to upgrade to the 6. Definitely the 6.

[@123marijn321]

If i were you i should get a decent DSLR + a good compact camera like the fujifilm X10, that way you have a quality performer for when you want to do some serious stuff, and also a good compact one to have with you all the time;)

[@scottmcbride2237]

I don't understand this. The nex 6 is only 16 mega pixels. And the nex 7 is 24. How does the 6 out perform the 7

[@Drumnbasstrd]

Sony sensors are found in Nikon bodies.

[@MrDissiuk]

The numbering system of camera manufacturers really does baffle me. All logic says the 7 should be the newer one, but the 6 is! It's like Canon - in a few years when the get to the 950D, where do they go next? They've done the 1000D and that was their most basic DSLR ever! Maybe it's a Japanese thing, they love their numbers! lol

[@Angelchildxx]

NEX-6 surely is not pocketable like an iPhone or like an RX-100, agree. But in this season it fits easily into a pocket of a jacket I think. So it's not very pocketable but sure it's pocketable in some case, don't you think? btw life is all about compromises :D

[@SwissAmbush]

the build seems so much worse on the 6 true?

[@scampifingers]

im in the same positiion as you, as much as i love my 5n i still want to upgrade. but have a look on ebay starting £451 body only where rrp is £650 huuge saving

[@Spectatorru]

1:17 always sits on the fly shit))))

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Why didn't they make a camera that had the benefits of both? So frustrating that they have such different features

[@mattcero1]

These screens are not fully articulating buddy.

[@123marijn321]

I think that the NEX7 isn't so popular because of the price, it costst €1199 with the 18-55, thats alot of money, the NEX6 costs €949 with the 16-50, pretty big difference, i think that will be the main point why the NEX6 will be more popular. You?

[@dalecarpenter8828]

That answered my question !

[@TakashiNippon]

why?

[@deltadave44]

the 6 has (i believe) wifi capability...which makes it popular with those wanting to post photos immediately...

[@DastanZhumagulov]

i'd go with a separate recording tool like zoom h4n

[@jcsantana92]

Nex 6 is lacking touch screen because you'd touch it with your face when looking at the view finder.

[@Angelchildxx]

it's difficult to choose one, you imagine with TWO :D Sony RX100 is tempting

[@TakashiNippon]

the reason why the nex-6 is better is because its newer, sony is coming out with a newer NEX-7; which is going to be a killer ^^

[@0mega101]

used nex 7 cost about the same as nex 6.

[@BreakingElegance]

NEX6 and NEX5R here they are bloody amazing

[@123marijn321]

That's also a nice compact camera indeed :)

[@PeriArie]

Thank you indeed was a very good explain

[@igetsmart]

Official news is No more NEX7's - Sony says not enough features to come out with NEX7n - most likely they will come out with a NEX8 or NEX9 which might be a full frame - there might me a Firmware update but I do not expect much - They want users to go with NEX6 now until new NEX out which I expect about Jun 2014 - they want to lead so a good way to do that is Full Frame in a NEX size body - they know how to do it - just look at the RX1

[@azwanshah109]

are you sure?

[@nicolejennekins6149]

great share on this

[@nicolejennekins6149]

You can get the nex7 on sale with the lens kit on photolg.com/newcameras

[@FireBlade57]

I just can't decide. NEX3 is lacking 50p Video and hot-shoe, NEX5 is lacking a built-in flash, NEX6 is lacking a touch-screen, 3,5, and 6 are lacking an audio-input, NEX7 is too expensive. The way they spread their features doesn't seem to make sense.

[@bymacorg15]

great cameras! But i still prefer the NEX 7. THe NEX 6 can take an app for time-lapse ..BUT... its worthsless! it can only take 990 pics. any time-lapse takes at least twice as that. Good thing I found this cool time-lapse remote: tempus.bymac.org

[@polievets1]

Man the more your videos features Tina the more clicks you will see That is for sure she is cool girl

[@jaiadlakha1893]

yep

[@twgirl1]

Sony NEX 6 review - vs NEX 7

[@seanc7935]

This guy had the cameras mixed up

[@mudgie069]

Cheers Matt :)

[@TonyHobbs]

Using and enjoy the NEX 7 :-)

[@bkkstreetcat]

thank you

[@kulibin2]

Муха выбрала некс-6 , приколько приземлилась после "выстреливания" вспышки))

[@mbaksa]

NEX-7 is/was just too expensive for what it offered. That is the main reason why it didn't become popular.