Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A350 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A350 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A350 grades against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 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).

Analyze the Sony A350 versus Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A350 against the NEX-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and NEX-6 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be behind in sensor innovation.