Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A6700

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-6 scores against the A6700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Alpha a6700. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-6 against the A6700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and A6700.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6700 to render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.