Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A450 versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A450 was launched 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A450 grades versus the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A450 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A450 and the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and NEX-6 is 65 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.