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Sony Alpha NEX-6 vs Sony Alpha NEX-7

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Key differences

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Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Alpha NEX-7 (24.30).

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Specification Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Alpha NEX-7
General
Model Alpha NEX-6 Alpha NEX-7
Year 2012 2011
Body
Weight 287 g 400 g
Sensor
Sensor resolution 4930 x 3265 6058 x 4012
Total megapixels 16.7 24.70
Effective megapixels 16.1 24.30
Image
Max. image resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Exposure & Shutter
White balance presets 6.0 6