Pentax W60 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax W60 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the W60 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The W60 was unveiled 4 years before the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W60 scores versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W60 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Pentax W60 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W60 versus the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and NEX-6 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W60 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older W60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.