Canon 650D vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 650D and Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was brought out 7 months before the NEX-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 650D grades versus the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 650D and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Canon 650D and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 650D and the NEX-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and NEX-6 is 65 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 650D to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be behind in sensor technology.