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 To avoid the potential risk of data 
loss, always copy (back up) data to 
other media.
 Before you record one-time events, 
make a trial recording to make sure 
that the camera is working 
correctly.
 This camera is neither dust-proof, 
nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 Do not aim the camera at the sun 
or other bright light. It may cause 
the malfunction of the camera.
 Do not look at the sun or a strong 
light through a removed lens. This 
may cause irrecoverable damage to 
your eyes. Or it may cause a 
malfunction of the lens.
 Do not use the camera near a place 
that generates strong radio waves 
or emits radiation. The camera 
may not be able to record or play 
back properly.
 Using the camera in sandy or dusty 
place may cause malfunctions.
 If moisture condensation occurs, 
remove it before using the camera 
(page 89).
 Do not shake or strike the camera. 
In addition to malfunctions and an 
inability to record images, this may 
render the memory card unusable, 
or cause image data breakdown, 
damage or loss.
 Clean the flash surface with a soft 
cloth. The heat of flash emission 
may cause dirt to adhere on the 
flash surface, resulting in smoking 
or scorching. Keep the camera, supplied 
accessories, etc., out of the reach 
of children. A memory card, etc., 
may be swallowed. If such 
problem occurs, consult a doctor 
immediately.
Importing AVCHD movies 
to a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to 
a computer, for Windows, use the 
software “PlayMemories Home” in 
the CD-ROM (supplied).
On RAW imagesTo view RAW images recorded with 
the camera, “Image Data Converter” 
on the CD-ROM (supplied) is 
required. If you do not intend to 
modify the images you record, we 
recommend that you shoot images 
using the JPEG format.
Notes on playing movies 
on other devices
 This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 High Profile for AVCHD 
format recording. Movies recorded 
in AVCHD format with this 
camera cannot be played by the 
following devices.
– Other devices compatible with 
AVCHD format that does not 
support High Profile
– Devices incompatible with the 
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 This camera also uses MPEG-4 
AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 
format recording. For this reason, 
movies recorded in MP4 format 
with this camera cannot be played 
on devices other than those that 
support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
 Discs recorded with HD (high 
definition) image quality can be 
played back only on AVCHD 
format-compatible devices. DVD-
based players or recorders cannot 
play back HD image quality discs, 
as they are incompatible with the 
AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based 
players or recorders may fail to 
eject HD image quality discs.
 Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 
50p format can be played back 
only on 1080 60p/1080 50p-
supported devices.
Caution when flying When aboard an airplane, turn off 
the camera.
Warning on copyrightTelevision programs, films, 
videotapes, and other materials may 
be copyrighted. Unauthorized 
recording of such materials may be 
contrary to the provisions of the 
copyright laws.
The pictures used in this 
manual
The photographs used as examples 
of pictures in this manual are 
reproduced images, and are not 
actual images shot using this 
camera.
On the data specifications 
described in this manual
The data on performance and 
specifications are defined under the 
following conditions, except as 
described in this manual: at an 
ordinary ambient temperature of 
25 ºC (77 °F), and using a battery 
pack that has been fully charged for 
about an hour after the charge lamp 
has turned off. 
						

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Specifications
Camera
[System]Camera type: Interchangeable lens 
digital camera
Lens: E-mount lens
[Image sensor]Image sensor: APS-C format 
(23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS 
image sensor
Total pixel number of image sensor: 
Approx. 16 700 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera: 
Approx. 16 100 000 pixels
[Anti-dust]System: Charge protection coating on 
Low-Pass Filter and ultrasonic 
vibration mechanism
[Auto focus system]System: Fast Hybrid AF (Phase 
detection system/Contrast 
detection system)
Sensitivity range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 
100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens)
[Exposure control]Metering method: 1 200-segment 
metering by the image sensor
Metering range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 
100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended 
exposure index): 
Still images: AUTO, ISO 100 – 
25 600
Movies: AUTO, ISO 100 – 6 400 
equivalent
Exposure compensation: ±3.0 EV 
(1/3 EV step)
[Shutter]Type: Electronically-controlled, 
vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range: 
Still images: 1/4 000 second to 
30 seconds, BULB
Movies: 1/4 000 second to 
1/4 second (1/3 EV step), 
1080 60i-compatible device up to 
1/60 second in AUTO mode (up to 
1/30 second in [Auto Slow Shutter] 
mode)
1080 50i-compatible device up to 
1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 
1/25 second in [Auto Slow Shutter] 
mode)
Flash sync speed: 1/160 second
[Recording media]“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, 
SD card
[Electronic viewfinder]Type: Electronic viewfinder
Screen size: 1.3 cm (0.5 type)
Total number of dots: 2 359 296 dots
Frame coverage: 100%
Magnification: 1.09 × with 50 mm lens 
at infinity, –1 m
–1 (diopter)
Eye point: Approx. 23 mm from the 
eyepiece, 21 mm from the eyepiece 
frame at –1 m
–1
Diopter adjustment: –4.0 m–1 to 
+1.0 m–1 (diopter)
[LCD screen]LCD panel: Wide, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) 
TFT drive
Total number of dots: 921 600 dots
[Input/output terminals]USB: Micro USB type B
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[Power]Used battery pack: Rechargeable 
battery pack NP-FW50
[Power consumption]When using an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-
5.6 OSS lens*
When using the viewfinder: 
Approx. 3.3 W
When using an LCD screen: 
Approx. 2.5 W
* supplied with NEX-6L/6Y
[Others]Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: 
Compatible
DPOF: Compatible
Dimensions (CIPA compliant):
Approx. 119.9 mm × 66.9 mm × 
42.6 mm (4 3/4 inches × 
2 3/4 inches × 1 1/16 inches)
(W/H/D)
Mass (CIPA compliant):
Approx. 345 g (12.2 oz)
(including battery and “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo” media)
Approx. 287 g (10.1 oz)
(camera only)
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F)File format:
Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, 
Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) 
compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 
2.3 Format)
Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD 
format Ver. 2.0 compatible,
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
 Manufactured under license from 
Dolby Laboratories.
Movie (MP4 format):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB 
(USB 2.0)
[Flash]Flash guide number: GN 6 (in meters at 
ISO 100)
Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds
Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens 
(focal length that the lens indicates)
Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV 
step)
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AC Adaptor AC-UB10/
UB10B/UB10C/UB10D
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 
240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA
Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C 
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions:
Approx. 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm 
(2 inches × 7/8 inches × 
2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass:
For the USA and Canada: Approx. 
48 g (1.7 oz)
For countries or regions other than 
the USA and Canada: Approx. 43 g 
(1.5 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FW50
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 1.02 A
Capacity: Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080 mAh)
Minimum 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh)
Maximum dimensions:
Approx. 31.8 mm × 18.5 mm × 
45 mm (1 5/16 inches × 3/4 inches 
× 1 13/16 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz) 
						

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Lens
1)Power zoom2)The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based 
on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
3)Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LensE16 – 50 mm zoom lens1)E55 – 210 mm zoom lens
CameraNEX-6L/6YNEX-6Y
Equivalent 
35 mm-format focal 
length
2) (mm)24 – 75 82.5 – 315
Lens groups–
elements8–9 9–13
Angle of view
2)83° – 32° 28.2° – 7.8°
Minimum focus
3)
(m (feet))0.25 – 0.3 (0.82 – 1) 1.0 (3.28)
Maximum 
magnification (×)0.215 0.225
Minimum f-stopf/22 – f/36 f/22 – f/32
Filter diameter 
(mm)40.5 49
Dimensions (max. 
diameter × height) 
(Approx. mm (in.))64.7 × 29.9
(2 5/8 × 1 3/16)63.8 × 108
(2 5/8 × 4 3/8)
Mass (Approx. g 
(oz.))116 (4.1) 345 (12.2)
SteadyShotAvailable Available 
						

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On focal lengthThe picture angle of this camera is 
narrower than that of a 35 mm-format 
camera. You can find the approximate 
equivalent of the focal length of a 
35 mm-format camera, and shoot with 
the same picture angle, by increasing 
the focal length of your lens by half.
For example, by using a 50 mm lens, 
you can get the approximate equivalent 
of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format 
camera.
On image data 
compatibility
 This camera conforms with DCF 
(Design rule for Camera File system) 
universal standard established by 
JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries 
Association).
 Playback of images recorded with 
your camera on other equipment and 
playback of images recorded or 
edited with other equipment on your 
camera are not guaranteed.
Trademarks  is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
 “Memory Stick,”  , “Memory 
Stick PRO,”  , 
“Memory Stick Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and 
 are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 “PlayMemories Camera Apps” is a 
trademark of Sony Corporation. “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are 
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc 
Association.
 “AVCHD Progressive” and 
“AVCHD Progressive” logotype are 
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation 
and Sony Corporation.
 Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 
Vista are either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of HDMI Licensing LLC.
 Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
 iOS is a trademark or registered 
trademark of Cisco Systems Inc.
 Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Intel Corporation.
 Android is a registered trademark of 
Google Inc.
 DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are 
trademarks of Digital Living 
Network Alliance.
 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, 
LLC.
 Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.
 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of 
MultiMediaCard Association.
 “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered 
trademarks of Sony Computer 
Entertainment Inc.
 Adobe is a registered trademark or a 
trademark of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States and/
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 In addition, system and product 
names used in this manual are, in 
general, trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective 
developers or manufacturers. 
However, the ™ or ® marks are not 
used in all cases in this manual.
 Add further enjoyment with your 
PlayStation 3 by downloading the 
application for PlayStation 3 from 
PlayStation Store (where available).
 The application for PlayStation 3 
requires PlayStation Network 
account and application download. 
Accessible in areas where the 
PlayStation Store is available. 
						

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Index
AAccess Point Settings................... 73
AEL button .................................. 50
AEL w/ shutter............................. 58
AF Illuminator ............................. 58
AF Micro Adj. ............................. 60
AF/MF Select............................... 54
Anti Motion Blur ......................... 44
Aperture Priority .......................... 47
Application .................................. 58
Area Setting ................................. 60
Aspect Ratio................................. 55
Auto Port. Framing ...................... 55
Auto Review ................................ 58
Auto Slow Shutter........................ 60
Autofocus Area ............................ 54
Autofocus Mode .......................... 54
BBackground Defocus Control ......  38
Battery pack ................................. 16
Beep ............................................. 60
CCharging time .............................. 16
Cleaning Mode............................. 61
Clear Image Zoom ....................... 59
Color Space.................................. 59
Computer ..................................... 65
Cont. Shooting .............................  41
Control dial .................................. 34
Control wheel............................... 33
Creative Style............................... 57
CTRL FOR HDMI....................... 61
Custom Key Settings ................... 60
DDate/Time Setup .................... 27, 60
Delete ..................................... 32, 57
Demo Mode ................................. 61Digital Zoom ...............................  59
DISP (Display Contents) .............  42
DISP Button(Monitor) ................  55
Disp MAC Address .....................  62
Display Card Space .....................  62
Display Color ..............................  61
Display Contents .........................  58
Downloading application ............  69
Drive Mode .................................  54
DRO/Auto HDR ..........................  56
EEdit Device Name .......................  62
Enlarge Image .............................  57
Exposure compensation ..............  40
Eye-Fi ..........................................  62
Eye-Start AF................................  59
FFace Detection.............................  54
Face Priority Tracking.................  60
Face Registration.........................  55
File Format ............................  51, 56
File Number ................................  61
Fill-flash ......................................  48
Finder Display(DISP)..................  55
FINDER/LCD Setting .................  58
Flash Comp. ................................  56
Flash Mode ..................................  48
Fn (Function) button ...................  49
Folder Name................................  62
Format .........................................  61
Front Curtain Shutter...................  59
Function Menu Settings ..............  60
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HHandbook..................................... 82
Hand-held Twilight...................... 44
HDMI Resolution ........................ 61
Help Guide Display ..................... 61
Help Guides ................................. 35
High ISO NR ............................... 59
IIcons............................................. 78
Image Data Converter .................. 68
Image Index ........................... 52, 57
Image Size ....................... 51, 55, 56
Initialize ....................................... 61
Install ........................................... 65
Intelligent Auto ............................ 43
ISO ............................................... 56
LLandscape .................................... 44
Language...................................... 60
LCD Brightness ........................... 61
LCD Display (DISP).................... 55
Lens.............................................. 21
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.............. 60
Lens Comp.: Distortion ............... 60
Lens Comp.: Shading................... 60
Level ............................................ 42
Live View Display ....................... 58
Long Exposure NR ...................... 59
MMac .............................................. 66
Macro ........................................... 44
Manual Exposure ......................... 43
Memory card................................ 23
Menu ............................................ 54
Menu start .................................... 60
Metering Mode ............................ 56
MF Assist ..................................... 59
MF Assist Time ........................... 59
Mode dial ..................................... 43Moisture condensation ................  89
Movie ..........................................  29
Movie Audio Rec ........................  60
MOVIE Button ............................  60
NNew Folder ..................................  62
Night Portrait...............................  44
Night Scene .................................  44
OObject Tracking...........................  54
PPanorama .....................................  45
Panorama Direction.....................  56
Peaking Color ..............................  59
Peaking Level ..............................  59
Phase Detection AF Area ............  58
Photo Creativity ..........................  37
Picture Effect.........................  39, 57
Playback ......................................  30
Playback Display.........................  61
PlayMemories Home...................  67
Portrait .........................................  44
Power Save ..................................  61
Power Saving Start Time ............  61
Program Auto ..............................  47
Protect .........................................  57
QQuality .........................................  55
RRecord Setting .............................  56
Recover Image DB ......................  62
Red Eye Reduction......................  58
Release w/o Lens.........................  59
Reset Default ...............................  61
Reset Network Settings ...............  62
Reset View on Smartphone .........  62
Rotate ..........................................  57