Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony A7R IV versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was brought out 6 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7R IV scores against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R IV compared to the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and NEX-6 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and NEX-6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.