• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
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  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony NEX-VG10 advantages over Sony NEX-6

  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Sony NEX-6 advantages over Sony NEX-VG10

  • Less expensive
    $1000 vs $2000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 294 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    469g vs 1300g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.7 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; More consumer-friendly control setup than NEX-7 but more advanced (actual Mode dial) than step-down models; OLED EVF and 3-inch tilting LCD monitor provide viewfinder flexibility; Fast and decisive AF on stationary subjects, and good continuous AF on normal moving subjects; Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60p.

  • Hybrid AF system speed and accuracy still lags somewhat behind higher-end DSLRs; Wi-Fi features still rudimentary (join the club); LCD is not a touchscreen; User interface foibles.

  • Read our Sony NEX-6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-VG10
Sony NEX-F3
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony NEX-VG10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-6
Sony NEX-F3
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-VG10
Sony NEX-5R
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony NEX-VG10 vs Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-6
Sony NEX-5R
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Samsung NX1

Sony NEX-VG10
Samsung NX1
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony NEX-VG10 vs Samsung NX1

Sony NEX-6
Samsung NX1
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Samsung NX1

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony NEX-VG10
Sigma sd Quattro
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Sony NEX-VG10 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Sony NEX-6
Sigma sd Quattro
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Newer
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Olympus E-M1X

Sony NEX-VG10
Olympus E-M1X
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2240
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony NEX-VG10 vs Olympus E-M1X

Sony NEX-6
Olympus E-M1X
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2240
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Olympus E-M1X

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