Get it all with the Sony Alpha NEX-6 camera and included 16-50 mm retractable zoom lens.  This powerful little shooter will fit in your jacket pocket yet still boasts a wish list of incredible features like an XGA OLED Tru Finder electronic viewfinder and DSLR-like dials for intuitive, hands-on control of camera functions. Focus and track fast-moving subjects with the speed and accuracy of phase and contrast detection thanks to Fast Hybrid AF, then shoot 16.1MP photos at a blistering 10 fps so you never miss a moment of the action. The NEX-6 comes complete with a built-in pop-up flash and a large Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor for superb image quality. Plus, Wi-Fi capability means you can transfer photos directly to your smartphone or tablet with the Play Memories Mobile app for instant sharing of your photos and videos. The included retractable zoom lens collapses to just 3/16" making it the perfect choice for on-the-go shooting when a compact, lightweight lens is ideal.

Features:

16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor: The same sensor format that Sony builds into their full-sized DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical point-and-shoot image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between “snapshots” and “photographs,” delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.

Fast Hybrid AF: Sony’s advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection AF for quick response that is ideal when tracking fast-moving subjects and contrast-detection AF for added precision. A perfect match that delivers optimal Auto Focus for fast, precise focusing in any scene.

XGA Tru-Finder OLED: There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem. This eye-level, through-the-lens, viewfinder begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail. 

Wi-Fi Sharing: Wi-Fi capability – a first for Sony's Alpha-series – lets users transfer photos directly to smartphones and tablets with the Play Memories Mobile app. Wi-Fi capability allows for sharing, viewing and saving photos for expanded photo-shooting enjoyment. Photos can be easily transferred to smartphones and tablets, viewed on large screen TVs or saved to PC’s.

Advanced Control Dial: Mode control dial and Quick Navi assure quick and intuitive operation comparable to DSLR cameras Control dial, Fn (function) button and touch screen (including touch shutter function) combine to greatly facilitate operation and speed getting the shot. 

New Multi-Interface Shoe: Unlike conventional cameras, the NEX-6 features a newly developed Multi-Interface Shoe that dramatically expands compatibility with Handycam accessories, thus raising the potential for photo/movie shooting. 

Built-in GN6 Pop-up Flash: A built-in Guide Number 6 flash is located on top of the camera. It is ideal for shooting in dimly lit settings and can be used as a fill flash when shooting in bright sunshine or to produce catch lights in portraits. The flash combines with ultra-high ISO 2500 and a large APS-C HD CMOS sensor for stunningly beautiful low-light photos. 

Picture Effect mode: There are 11 picture effects modes to choose from: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal, Cool, Warm, Green, Magenta), Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature. Each is unique and each gives you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.

Photo Creativity interface: The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality digital imaging without the complicated settings. Changes can be easily made using the control dial with results seen in real time on the LCD. Settings include; Background Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness and most Picture Effects.

Auto Portrait Framing: Simply photograph a person and Auto Portrait Framing will save an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing provides beautifully composed and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.

Clear Image Zoom: Utilizing Sony’s exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution Technology, Clear Image Zoom increases the effective focal length of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles the effective focal length of whatever lens you’re using providing greater shooting flexibility

Convenient USB charging: Easily recharge the camera via USB charging. Simply connect the bundled USB cable and recharge the battery without removing it from the camera, either via AC outlet or PC connection.

Full HD Movies at 60p/60i/24p: Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web.

Auto HDR built into camera: High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software. Sony builds HDR in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)

6-image layering: The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. The camera then combines the data from the 6 different images up to ISO 25600 to create a single image. This method is used to control blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode or to get cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.

Sweep Panorama Technology: Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).

Intelligent Auto Focus: Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.

Peaking AF display: The Peaking AF display makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your shot.

Anti Motion Blur mode: Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.

Enhanced Tracking Focus: Tracking Focus continuously tracks a user-designated subject and is now more effective at tracking people. If the subject turns away from the camera, face-detection tracking automatically switches to subject tracking and continues tracking.

Face Detection technology: The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults.

Manual Focus Assist: Greatly magnifies the viewfinder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to get razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only.

D-Range Optimizer (DRO): Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.

Creative Styles (6 modes): Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.

Smile Shutter technology: Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.

MS Duo/SD slot: For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media

Anti-dust sensor: Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.

Advanced Features

Face Detection: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face Selection (maximum 8 detectables)

Smile Shutter technology: Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)

Tracking Focus: Yes (object tracking)

Advanced User Interface: Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu

Anti Motion Blur: 6-image layering

Auto High Dynamic Range: Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)

Shooting Tips: Yes

Sweep Panorama: Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)

Convenience Features

Self Timer: Yes (10/2 sec delay/Off selectable)

Still Image Playback Options: Single, 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode, Panorama (Standard), Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection, Delete, Protect

Video Playback Options: Forward/Rewind

Flash

Flash Compensation: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)

Flash Coverage: FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)

Flash Modes: Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Rear Sync., Flash Off, Wireless (with external flash sold seperately)

Flash Type: Built-in flash. Sony ? System Flash (Compatible with Multi Interface Shoe and Auto-lock accessory shoe with the adaptor(ADP-MAA(Sold separately)))

Guide Number: 6 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)

Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec.

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor: Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)

Processor: BIONZ image processor

Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism

Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.7 megapixels

Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 16.1 megapixels

Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x

Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters

Lens compensation

Lens compensation: Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

Power

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V)

Number of Still Images: Approx. 270 images (Viewfinder), Approx. 360 images(LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

Power Consumption (in Operation): Still images:approx. 2.5W(w/ E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies:approx.3.9W(w/ E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached))

Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): Still images: approx. 3.3W(with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx.4.1W(with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached))

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (v10.3-10.8)

Wi-Fi

Play Memories Camera Apps: Yes

Send to Computer: Yes

View on Smartphone: Yes

View on TV: Yes

Auto Portrait Framing

Still images: Yes

Drive System

Burst Buffer:

When used with SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 15, FINE 24, STD 29, RAW 15, RAW+JPEG 12 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 28, STD 31, RAW 19, RAW+JPEG 18 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 26, STD 28

When used with Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 14, FINE 18, STD 20, RAW 13, RAW+JPEG 11 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 17, FINE 20, STD 24, RAW 17, RAW+JPEG 16 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 18, FINE 22, STD 24

Continuous Shooting Speed: Continuous mode: max. 3 fps Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: max. 10 fps

Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2s delay selectable), Self-timer (10/2s delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing, Remote Cdr

Flash Sync Speed: 1/160 s

Self-timer: 2s or 10s delay (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)

Shutter Speeds: Still images: 1/4000 to 30s (Bulb). Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter)

Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Focus Control

Focus System: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) with "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor

Focus Points: 99 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)

AF Modes: AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF

Focus Area: Multi Point (99 points(phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-AF)), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot

Focus Sensitivity: 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens attached)

Manual Focus Assist: Yes MF assist (4.8x, 9.6x)

Focus Features: Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (with LA-EA2(Sold separately)

AF Illuminator: Built-in, LED type (with a range of approx. 0.3-3.0m (with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached))

Interface

Multi Interface Shoe: Yes

Accessory Shoe: Yes (with the adaptor ADP-MAA(Sold separately)). Features Multi Interface Shoe.

BRAVIA Sync: Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV

HD Output: HDMI (TypeC mini), BRAVIA Sync, Photo TV HD

Memory Card Slot: Dual slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card

PhotoTV HD: Yes

USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)

Optics/Lens

Lens Type: E-mount 16-50mm F3.5-5.6

Lens Mount Type: Sony E-mount lenses

Aperture (Max.): f/3.5-5.6

Aperture (Min.): f/22-36

Digital Zoom: Approx. 4x (still images and movie) Smart Zoom (M: approx. 1.4x, S:approx. 2x)

Smart Zoom Technology: M: approx. 1.4x, S:approx. 2x

Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24mm-75mm (35mm equivalent)

Filter Diameter: 40.5mm

Lens Groups-Elements: 8 groups, 9 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)

Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8" (0.25m)

Angle of View: 83 - 32 Degrees

Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture)

Aspheric Elements: (4 aspheric surfaces)

Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length): 2-5/8" x 1-13/16 (64.7 x 29.9mm)

Distance Encoder: Yes

Exterior Finish: Black

Internal Motor: Yes (Stepping motor)

Lens Weight: 4.1 oz (116g)

Maximum Magnification: 0.215x

Steady Shot Mode: Active: Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS)

Recording

Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card

Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB

Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG

Still Image Size 16:9: L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)

Still Image Size 3:2: L: 4912 x 3264 (16M),M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M),S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)

Panorama Still Image Size: Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), Vertical : 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Horizontal Std: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M), Vertical Std: 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)

Video Format: AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive), AVCHD, MP4

Video Mode: AVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30fps@12Mbps VGA - 640 x 480/ 30fps@3Mbps

Audio Format: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch

Microphone/Speaker: Built-in stereo microphones / Built-in, monaural speaker (volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7)

Still Image File Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

Viewfinder

Type: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) Electronic viewfinder. 2,359,296 dots. Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(diopter). Display: Basic info, levels, histogram. Brightness control: Auto, Manual (3 steps between -1 and 1)

Diopter Adjustment: -4m-1 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)

Field of View: 100% coverage

Camera

Lens Compatibility: Sony E-mount lenses

Camera Type: Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash

Lens Mount Type: Sony E-mount

Exposure System

Picture Effect(s): 11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature

Auto Exposure Lock: AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU)

Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))

Exposure Bracketing: With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3 frames

Exposure Compensation: Still images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)

Exposure Settings: iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
ISO : Still images: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-25600) Movies: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-6400)

Metering: 1200-zone evaluative metering

Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

Metering Sensitivity: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens)

Noise Reduction: Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)

Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

White Balance Mode: Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem (2500 to 9900K), C.Filter (G7 to M7,A7 to B7), Custom

LCD Display

LCD Type: 3.0" (7.5cm) wide type TFT (921,600 dots)

Angle Adjustment: Up: Approx. 90 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees

Brightness Control: Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

Real-time image adjustment display: On/Off

Peaking: Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)

Customization: Graphic display/Display all info/Big font size display/No display info/Levels/Histogram/Viewfinder

Other Features

Help guide: Yes

Area Setting: Yes

Clock Function Setting: Yes

Eye-Fi ready: Yes

Shop Front Mode: Yes

Shutter

Electronic Front Curtaion Shutter: Yes (On/Off)

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.): Approx. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/16" (119.9 x 66.9 x 42.6mm) (WxHxD)

Weight (Approx.): Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 12.2 oz (345g) (w/battery & media)