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I currently own a NEX-3N, but after a month or so of use i'm starting to wish I had certain features that the three cameras above all have in common.

My NEX-3N, as you may know, lacks a electronic viewfinder and a hotshoe. These two features alone are causing me headache now and even more so in the future. I miss using a EVF, especially when shooting with my 55-210. And I know for a fact in the future I will want to start using flashguns and/or wireless triggers for flashguns, and this is unfortunately not possible with my 3N.

Now with price of each model in mind, and the fact they all have the two features I require, which would be the better purchase? The super fast focus of the A6000 is a nice addition (along with many other features), I love the look of the NEX-7 and usability with the dual thumb dials. But I've never actually seen a NEX-6 in person, I just know that it has an EVF, hotshoe and WiFi (handy feature).

What would you guys recommend knowing the features I need and price in mind? Reason I say price in mind is the money I save could go to more glass.

But is the EVF on the NEX-7 the best out of all three? Are all hotshoes the same? Do all models have WiFi?

Thanks in advance!

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davelok • Senior Member • Posts: 2,495

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

The starting point is what would be the most important factors for you, and which camera offers the best mix of them. If ergonomics is a worry, better go check out the physical cameras themselves.

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

Bboysmax wrote:

Hi guys and gals,

I currently own a NEX-3N, but after a month or so of use i'm starting to wish I had certain features that the three cameras above all have in common.

My NEX-3N, as you may know, lacks a electronic viewfinder and a hotshoe. These two features alone are causing me headache now and even more so in the future. I miss using a EVF, especially when shooting with my 55-210. And I know for a fact in the future I will want to start using flashguns and/or wireless triggers for flashguns, and this is unfortunately not possible with my 3N.

Now with price of each model in mind, and the fact they all have the two features I require, which would be the better purchase? The super fast focus of the A6000 is a nice addition (along with many other features), I love the look of the NEX-7 and usability with the dual thumb dials. But I've never actually seen a NEX-6 in person, I just know that it has an EVF, hotshoe and WiFi (handy feature).

What would you guys recommend knowing the features I need and price in mind? Reason I say price in mind is the money I save could go to more glass.

But is the EVF on the NEX-7 the best out of all three? Are all hotshoes the same? Do all models have WiFi?

I have a NEX-7 and an a6000, and regularly use both. The a6000 has newer tech and is fundamentally a better camera, but I still prefer the NEX-7's handling and its higher res EVF. It also has a level, which the a6000 lacks. The hot shoes are different, and the NEX-7 is too old a model to have WiFi. It also lacks memories, PDAF, etc.

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Pieterbaan • Contributing Member • Posts: 915

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

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To start with all 3 cameras are (very) good.

The Nex 6 is the camera that offers the most bang for the bucks I think. No it is not the most modern camera and it is slower in focussing then the A6000, but it is by far not slow in focussing at all. The EVF is the samee as in the Nex 7. It has WIFI so it is a very versatile camera as a total.

The A6000 is the best camera of the 3. It is very fast focussing, it has all the options from the Nex 6, exept for the electronic level and a bit less resolution in the EVF, but the EVF has a faster refresh rate... The A6000 can be got cheap when you wait for an sale. You get a very good 24MP sensor in the camera.

The Nex 7 is the best build camera of the 3 and hass the tri-navi system, but it lacks a real mode dial (both the Nex 6 and A6000 has that) The Nex 7 is the oldest of the 3, no WIFI and the sensor is a bit older too and no fast AF (slowest of the 3).

For me the A6000 was the best choice. For you I would say go for the Nex 6 when you can get it realy cheap or go for the A6000, when price difference is not to much.

Best thing you can do is try them out in a shop or so...

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

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Bboysmax wrote:

Hi guys and gals,

I currently own a NEX-3N, but after a month or so of use i'm starting to wish I had certain features that the three cameras above all have in common.

My NEX-3N, as you may know, lacks a electronic viewfinder and a hotshoe. These two features alone are causing me headache now and even more so in the future. I miss using a EVF, especially when shooting with my 55-210. And I know for a fact in the future I will want to start using flashguns and/or wireless triggers for flashguns, and this is unfortunately not possible with my 3N.

Now with price of each model in mind, and the fact they all have the two features I require, which would be the better purchase? The super fast focus of the A6000 is a nice addition (along with many other features), I love the look of the NEX-7 and usability with the dual thumb dials. But I've never actually seen a NEX-6 in person, I just know that it has an EVF, hotshoe and WiFi (handy feature).

What would you guys recommend knowing the features I need and price in mind? Reason I say price in mind is the money I save could go to more glass.

But is the EVF on the NEX-7 the best out of all three? Are all hotshoes the same? Do all models have WiFi?

Thanks in advance!

I have all three, but mostly use the A6000 nowadays, with the A7.

If you don't care about WiFi (apps) and if you don't care about PDAF, the Nex-7 is still the most rewarding camera in terms of handling, look and feel. Users with MF lenses tend to stick to the Nex-7 for longer than expected. The Nex-7 has no WiFi, but you can use Eye-Fi SDcards to get wireless file transfers. The Nex-7 has no apps.

The Nex-6 is a very likable camera. It's 16Mp lets you push ISO at night, and you'll get cleaner shots.

The A6000 is the next progression, it incorporates the new menus, the 24Mp revised sensor, the faster processor, and the lower-resolution but-faster-refresh new EVF. Nex-7 and Nex-6 have same EVF.

The Nex-7 uses the old Minolta hot-shoe, which you can convert it to the smart hotshoe with an adapter. Both the NEX-6 and A6000 use the smart hotshoe.

The Nex-7 has tri-navi. The Nex-6 and A6000 support dual-navi. The A6000 has a very different menu system, which is easier to get used to.

I don't think that you can get wrong with any model, if you have the right expectations for that model. Progression has been Nex-7 -> Nex-6 -> A6000, and they all have been state-of-the art cameras as they originated. We expect a successor of the A6000 this year.

The A6000 sales may have ended, look around for discount sales.

Approach it from learning and budget? If you plan to get native E mount glass, then you may want the PDAF features of either Nex-6 or A6000. Both have also WiFi.

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davelok • Senior Member • Posts: 2,495

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

Another thought struck my mind: Why don't you wait for a while and see if a successor to the NEX-7 is released? All of us NEX-line users want to know if our platform is going to stop being Sony's unloved child, or if we need to migrate to another system (Oly?) for a wider choice of lenses, IBIS, etc.

Even if the new A7xxx series (or whatever emerges in that gap) is too expensive for you, it might be possible to get the other three at a substantially lower price than now. Of course, the NEX-6 is a bit harder to find now and keeps on getting a bit more obsolete with every passing day, but the A6000 is the next step in progression anyway.

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OP Bboysmax • Regular Member • Posts: 103

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

Much appreciated for all that have responded!

Lots of information to take in there, very handy for you guys that own either or all three of the cameras to give me your outlook, again much appreciated.

I just assumed by the number that the progression was NEX-6 -> NEX-7 -> A6000. But obviously this is wrong.

It seems the best for me would be the NEX-6 with having a nice EVF, WiFi and a smart hotshoe, unless I can find the A6000 for not much more. Especially knowing the fact I like using the native E mount lenses.

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

Bboysmax wrote:

Much appreciated for all that have responded!

Lots of information to take in there, very handy for you guys that own either or all three of the cameras to give me your outlook, again much appreciated.

I just assumed by the number that the progression was NEX-6 -> NEX-7 -> A6000. But obviously this is wrong.

It seems the best for me would be the NEX-6 with having a nice EVF, WiFi and a smart hotshoe, unless I can find the A6000 for not much more. Especially knowing the fact I like using the native E mount lenses.

Yes, the progression was NEX-5 and the very similar NEX-3 released in mid 2010, followed by the much enhanced and much more expensive NEX-7 in late 2011. However, because the factory in Thailand was flooded, stock was hard to come by until well into 2012, when I got mine. The camera was a real breakthrough, far ahead of its time. The NEX-6 came out at the end of 2012, essentially as a lower cost, slightly newer tech alternative to the NEX-7. The α6000 came out last April, as the NEX-6 successor. Many of us would like to see a true NEX-7 successor, but so far, there's been no confirmed news of one, unless you want to go FF with the α7 series.

Here's the full timeline:

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Feb 16, 2015

Do not forget that the A6000 has reverted to the old Alpha menus and dropped the abysmal NEX menus. Possibly you are used to the menus though I must say I still find it frustrating wading through the setup menu trying to remeber where the function is buried or trying to remember which sub menu everything is in.

I presume everything is tabbed in the A6000 which is a much more sensible method.

Bboysmax wrote:

Much appreciated for all that have responded!

Lots of information to take in there, very handy for you guys that own either or all three of the cameras to give me your outlook, again much appreciated.

I just assumed by the number that the progression was NEX-6 -> NEX-7 -> A6000. But obviously this is wrong.

It seems the best for me would be the NEX-6 with having a nice EVF, WiFi and a smart hotshoe, unless I can find the A6000 for not much more. Especially knowing the fact I like using the native E mount lenses.

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

Greynerd wrote:

Do not forget that the A6000 has reverted to the old Alpha menus and dropped the abysmal NEX menus. Possibly you are used to the menus though I must say I still find it frustrating wading through the setup menu trying to remeber where the function is buried or trying to remember which sub menu everything is in.

I presume everything is tabbed in the A6000 which is a much more sensible method.

Yes, the α6000 menus are tabbed, but I still don't find it easy to find things like the Format command. It may just be because there are a lot more options in the newer camera's menus, as it has many more functions. However, the improved Fn feature means you don't have to use the menus very often.

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OP Bboysmax • Regular Member • Posts: 103

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to davelok • Feb 17, 2015

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I've actually gone for the NEX-6 and should be with me tomorrow! I ended up saving about £300 over a A6000.

Thanks for the advice guys!

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

Hi, I jusIt'st got the a6000 and really love it. I was wondering if all of the lenses for the NEX-6 and NEX-7 are interchangeable with the a6000. I found a tele lens that I am considering purchasing but have had no luck getting an answer from the seller so I saw your post and figured it would be wise to ask someone that has real life experience. It's a super tele 420-16000 f/8.3 HD lens

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

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jmatacola wrote: Hi, I jusIt'st got the a6000 and really love it. I was wondering if all of the lenses for the NEX-6 and NEX-7 are interchangeable with the a6000. I found a tele lens that I am considering purchasing but have had no luck getting an answer from the seller so I saw your post and figured it would be wise to ask someone that has real life experience. It's a super tele 420-16000 f/8.3 HD lens

Yes, any E-mount lens can be used with the a6000. The lens you mention certainly doesn't sound like an E-mount, so you'd need an adapter, and would possible lose OSS and auto focus. What mount is it? I must admit I've never come across a 420-16000 lens -- it must be truly enormous.

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wb2trf • Veteran Member • Posts: 3,417

Good summary

Pieterbaan wrote:

To start with all 3 cameras are (very) good.

The Nex 6 is the camera that offers the most bang for the bucks I think. No it is not the most modern camera and it is slower in focussing then the A6000, but it is by far not slow in focussing at all. The EVF is the samee as in the Nex 7. It has WIFI so it is a very versatile camera as a total.

The A6000 is the best camera of the 3. It is very fast focussing, it has all the options from the Nex 6, exept for the electronic level and a bit less resolution in the EVF, but the EVF has a faster refresh rate... The A6000 can be got cheap when you wait for an sale. You get a very good 24MP sensor in the camera.

The Nex 7 is the best build camera of the 3 and hass the tri-navi system, but it lacks a real mode dial (both the Nex 6 and A6000 has that) The Nex 7 is the oldest of the 3, no WIFI and the sensor is a bit older too and no fast AF (slowest of the 3).

For me the A6000 was the best choice. For you I would say go for the Nex 6 when you can get it realy cheap or go for the A6000, when price difference is not to much.

Best thing you can do is try them out in a shop or so...

This is a good summary. I currently shoot with the A6000. I owned the 5R with the optional viewfinder that is the same as the Nex 7 and Nex 6. There are minor pluses and minuses to each camera but overall the A6000 is the best.

The viewfinder on A6000 I prefer to the one on the Nex 6/7 because the angle of view relative to one's eye is better. I don't notice any resolution difference or it is offset by faster refresh.

The big issue though is the fast AF on the A6000. It is just a different world, particularly if you shoot for example with the 50mm prime which was notably slow before and is fast now. I shoot a lot of moving subjects (children) and the A6000 has made a difference.

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to Bboysmax • Apr 24, 2015

The NEX7 has a slightly higher resolution EVF, but it's got very slow refresh rate, and poor contrast, on paper it might sound like a better viewfinder, resolution alone, but resolution is a very small part of the equation, as a whole, the A6000's EVF is better at viewing what you are shooting (which is what matters at the end of the day).

Right now, the only thing the NEX7 really has, is the twin dials on the main body and more weighty construction.

The NEX6 has the same viewfinder as the NEX7, but lighter body (more aligned with what the A6000 is).

The NEX6 and NEX7 have electronic level, the A6000 doesn't.

Most important of all, the A6000 has the A7 style navigation menu system. The NEX6 and NEX7 have the dreadful older setup, which is really hard to find things.

Get the A6000 would be my advice, the NEX7 is a hipster camera, and in reality offers no real advantage, and is now very long in the tooth. The NEX6 doesn't offer enough over your current camera.

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

SFuller123 wrote: The NEX7 has a slightly higher resolution EVF, but it's got very slow refresh rate, and poor contrast, on paper it might sound like a better viewfinder, resolution alone, but resolution is a very small part of the equation, as a whole, the A6000's EVF is better at viewing what you are shooting (which is what matters at the end of the day).

I use the two cameras side by side, and much prefer the NEX-7 EVF.

Right now, the only thing the NEX7 really has, is the twin dials on the main body and more weighty construction.

Actually, there's very little weight difference. The NEX-7 has a sleeker body, which compensates for the heavier metal construction.

The NEX6 has the same viewfinder as the NEX7, but lighter body (more aligned with what the A6000 is).

The NEX6 and NEX7 have electronic level, the A6000 doesn't.

Most important of all, the A6000 has the A7 style navigation menu system. The NEX6 and NEX7 have the dreadful older setup, which is really hard to find things.

Get the A6000 would be my advice, the NEX7 is a hipster camera, and in reality offers no real advantage, and is now very long in the tooth. The NEX6 doesn't offer enough over your current camera.

Yes, overall, the a6000 is definitely the better, more modern camera. It's just a pity that Sony made it unnecessarily worse than the the NEX-7 in a few areas. Including the missing level and control wheel would hardly have increased the cost of the a6000.

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

Yeah you know I'm going to the same thing I can get a6000 for 375 or an Nex 7 for I think 270 the mic input is the deal-breaker it seems like for me I don't want to have to do sound separately but I will most likely be using the camera for 90% photography also the nex6 is better an autofocusing than the 7 really I guess it doesn't matter I use manual focus anyway but I thought the nex6 was older any opinions a6000 or nex7 I think there is A 6 around for pretty cheap I need to check

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

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Terrence5050 wrote: Yeah you know I'm going to the same thing I can get a6000 for 375 or an Nex 7 for I think 270 the mic input is the deal-breaker it seems like for me I don't want to have to do sound separately but I will most likely be using the camera for 90% photography also the nex6 is better an autofocusing than the 7 really I guess it doesn't matter I use manual focus anyway but I thought the nex6 was older any opinions a6000 or nex7 I think there is A 6 around for pretty cheap I need to check

Wow, 3 1/2 years to resurrect an old thread!

The NEX-7 is older than the NEX-6.

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davelok • Senior Member • Posts: 2,495

Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

FWIW, I'm still using my NEX-6, but very sparingly. My elder daughter uses it sometimes.

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Re: Sony NEX-6 vs NEX-7 vs Sony A6000

In reply to davelok • Nov 24, 2018

davelok wrote: FWIW, I'm still using my NEX-6, but very sparingly. My elder daughter uses it sometimes.

Yep, I'm still using my Nex-5r, with the electronic viewfinder that I had to purchase separately. I don't use it nearly as much as I used to as I have newer Sony cameras, but I love the tiny form factor and it still takes great images.