Chapter 1: Getting Started

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Introduction

At the time of writing, the Sony NEX-6 is the only Sony camera that has both a Wi-Fi transmitter and a built-in electronic viewfinder. Unlike the NEX-7, which uses a 24-megapixel sensor, the NEX-6 has a 16-megapixel sensor. The smaller pixel count provides larger photosites, which results in reduced image resolution but provides a cleaner image under low light conditions.

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Figure 1-1: The Sony NEX-6 is a compact interchangeable lens camera

Although the NEX-6 cannot be described as a pocket camera, its size ...

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