How portable is this camera? compared to the Sony RX-100M II for instance?

The NEX-6 with the 16-50 motorized, collapsing lens is small enough to fit into a generous coat pocket, albeit a bit awkwardly. It worked ok for me on vacation, but coat pockets aren't padded, so there was always the chance of knocking the camera into hard surfaces through the coat pocket. The RX-100s are around half the thickness, not only thinner, but also a tad smaller in height and width. The RX-100m II can easily fit into an inside coat pocket. Or a small, fairly unobtrusive belt pouch, a much smaller one than the NEX-6 requires.NEX 6 **without a lens**: 120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69″)with the 16-50 lens it is 2.75" thick, add a clear UV filter, lens cap and the Electronic viewfinder hood and it is about 3.375" thick.RX-100M: 102 x 58 x 38 mm (4.00 x 2.29 x 1.51″) - way thinner and lighter.The RX-100s are great. I chose the NEX because I decided to go with a more general purpose camera with an articulated screen and built-in electronic viewfinder. Now that the RX100m II is available with WiFi, I would have chosen it for its compact size and excellent feature set. WiFi enables you to use your smart phone as an external remote with live preview.

How does it compare to the NEX 5R in terms of value? It seems like the addition of viewfinder, and slight lens upgrade would make it worthwhile.

When it comes to actually making great photos, there simply is no comparison. Don't get me wrong- the 5R is a great camera. But without a viewfinder and the ability to optimally brace your elbows against your body as you watch your subject through the viewfinder and s-q-u-e-e-z-e the shutter, it is difficult to get good shots.The NEX-6 with the 16-50mm zoom is the closest you will get to the quality of image you would get from a DSLR - but in a package you can stuff into a jacket pocket. There are many people who buy the 5R, and then realize it's difficult seeing the LCD screen in bright daylight. They then have to invest in the optional EVF, which drives the whole package higher than if they just bought the NEX-6 to begin with.

What exactly comes in the box? It's not clear to me, other than the camera body and lens! Thanks!

Camera Body, Lens, Lens Cap, Battery, Power cord/USB cord, neck strap, software CD, and instruction manual.

Compared to the 5R, the 6 has an EVF and built-in flash - is this worth the extra cost?

It really depends if you like using a viewfinder or if you don't care about it. I like using a viewfinder and I will be buying the NEX6 over the NEX5. Built in flash might help sometimes so that's a plus too. I think NEX5 doesn't have a hotshoe either, so thinking about the future, the NEX6 is worth the extra

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ASIN	B0096W1OKS
Age Range Description	Adult
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Aspect Ratio	1.27:1
Auto Focus Technology	Hybrid
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus Points	99
Best Sellers Rank	#224,219 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #622 in Mirrorless Cameras
Bit Depth	14 Bit
Brand	Sony
Built-In Media	Camera Kit
Camera Flash	Built-In
Camera Lens	16-50mm standard zoom lens with maximum aperture of f/3.5 for good low light performance, no optical image stabilization.
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Wi-Fi enabled devices, External storage devices (SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo)
Compatible Mountings	Sony E (NEX), Sony FE
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Continuous Shooting	10 FPS
Crop Mode	true
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 410 Reviews
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital Zoom	4 x
Digital-Still	Yes
Display Fixture Type	Tilting
Display Resolution Maximum	921000
Display Type	LED-backlit
Dots Per Screen	921000
Effective Still Resolution	16
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	Manual
File Format	JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (SRW), MPO
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD
Flash Memory Speed Class	10
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Flash Modes	Auto, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Focal Length Description	16-50 Millimeters
Focus Features	Contrast Detection
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	Compact
Global Trade Identification Number	00027242856769
HDMI Type	Type C Mini HDMI
Hardware Interface	Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC, SDXC
Has Color Screen	Yes
Has Self-Timer	Yes
ISO Range	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Image stabilization	No
Item Weight	12.16 ounces
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Lens Construction	Internal Focusing
Lens Type	Zoom
Light Sensitivity	ISO 100-25600
Manufacturer	Sony
Maximum Aperture	36 f
Maximum Focal Length	75 Millimeters
Maximum Image Size	16.1 MP
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Minimum Focal Length	24 Millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds
Model Name	Sony NEX-6L
Model Number	NEX6L/B
Model Series	NEX
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	3 x
Photo Filter Thread Size	40.5 Millimeters
Photo Sensor Resolution	16 MP
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Real Angle Of View	66.8 Degrees
Remote Included	No
Screen Size	3 Inches
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	6
Shooting Modes	Automatic, Sports, Movie, Manual
Skill Level	Professional
Special Feature	Anti-Shake
Specific Uses For Product	Photography
Supported Image Format	JPEG, RAW, MPO
Supported Media Type	ProductImage, Video
Total Still Resolution	16 MP
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB 3.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
Touch Screen Type	Capacitive
UPC	027242856769
Video Output	AVCHD
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
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White Balance Settings	Flash torch
Wireless Technology	Wi-Fi
Write Speed	10 fps
Zoom	Optical Zoom

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