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Sony

Alpha 6000

Classic compact APS-C body that sold millions and introduced many to mirrorless.

$649

Launch price

Released Feb 2014

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Sony

NEX-7

Historic 24MP APS-C NEX flagship with tri-dial controls and built-in EVF.

$1,349

Launch price

Released Oct 2011

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Alpha 6000 is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

Alpha 6000

Wins

9categories

NEX-7

★ Travel★ Wildlife

7 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Alpha 6000 wins 1 categories·NEX-7 wins 4 categories
  • BNEX-7 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BNEX-7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BNEX-7 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 179)
  • BNEX-7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • AAlpha 6000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Alpha 6000NEX-7
Resolution24.3 MP24.3 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst11 fps15 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight344 g400 g
Battery360 shots640 shots
4K—60 fps

Size and weight, to scale

Alpha 6000

120 × 67 × 45 mm

344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

NEX-7

120 × 67 × 43 mm

400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)

Alpha 6000 is 3mm thicker than NEX-7.

Alpha 6000 is 56 g lighter than NEX-7.

Depth (front-to-back): 45mm Alpha 6000 · 43mm NEX-7

Sensor size, to scale

Alpha 6000

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

NEX-7

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Alpha 6000

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

NEX-7

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAlpha 6000NEX-7
Portrait
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Alpha 6000

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Codecs

    Adds AVCHD, MP4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 120, 45.1

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    344 g vs 400 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

NEX-7

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 179 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 119.9, 42.6

  • AA filter

    Only NEX-7 supports it

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 24.3 MP
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Alpha 6000

Pros

  • ✓Ultra compact
  • ✓Fast AF for era
  • ✓Affordable

Cons

  • –Very dated
  • –No IBIS
  • –No 4K

NEX-7

Pros

  • ✓Historic NEX flagship
  • ✓Tri-dial controls
  • ✓Built-in EVF
  • ✓24MP for era

Cons

  • –Very old AF
  • –No 4K
  • –Superseded long ago

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Alpha 6000
NEX-7
Resolution
24.3 MP
24.3 MP
Sensor type
APS-C Exmor CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Alpha 6000
NEX-7
Processor
BIONZ X
BIONZ XR
Alpha 6000
NEX-7
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
Alpha 6000
NEX-7
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic first curtain
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Alpha 6000 or NEX-7?

NEX-7 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for Alpha 6000 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6000 and NEX-7?

Both cameras share the same 24.3 MP resolution.

Do the Alpha 6000 and NEX-7 have in-body image stabilization?

Alpha 6000 does not have IBIS, while NEX-7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6000 or the NEX-7?

Alpha 6000 reaches 11 fps electronic. NEX-7 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6000 and NEX-7?

Alpha 6000 weighs 344 g and NEX-7 weighs 400 g, so the Alpha 6000 is 56 g lighter.

Do the Alpha 6000 and NEX-7 record 4K video?

Alpha 6000: Full HD. NEX-7: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Alpha 6000 and NEX-7 weather sealed?

Alpha 6000: No. NEX-7: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6000 and 640 shots for the NEX-7, giving the NEX-7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Alpha 6000 launched at $649 and NEX-7 at $1,349. The Alpha 6000 is $700 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.