Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-6

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K-3 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-3 was manufactured 13 months after the NEX-6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-3 matches up vs the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 has got physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 and the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and NEX-6 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-3 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher K-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.