Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs Sony Alpha NEX-6
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 2010 ; Sony Alpha NEX-6: 2012
- Sensor size: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 23.4 x 15.6 mm ; Sony Alpha NEX-6: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
- Sensor resolution: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 4616 x 3077 ; Sony Alpha NEX-6: 4930 x 3265
- Effective megapixels: Sony Alpha NEX-5: 14.2 ; Sony Alpha NEX-6: 16.1
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Alpha NEX-6 (16.1).
| Specification | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Alpha NEX-5 | Alpha NEX-6 |
| Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38 mm | 120 x 67 x 43 mm |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4616 x 3077 | 4930 x 3265 |
| Crop factor | 1.54 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Effective megapixels | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| ISO | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 920,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |