Canon R8 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon R8 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R8 was unveiled 10 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R8 matches up vs the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon R8 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R8 against the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and NEX-6 is 71 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R8 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R8 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.