Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was announced 14 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-6 scores vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 vs the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and HX10V is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern NEX-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.