Sony A7R vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A7R versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was introduced 11 months after the NEX-6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A7R grades vs the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R versus Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R compared to the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R and NEX-6 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A7R will offer extra detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent A7R is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.