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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was released 11 months after the HX200V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony HX200V

 NEX-6 HX200V 
LaunchedMarch 2013May 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-6

 HX200V NEX-6 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony HX200V

 NEX-6 HX200V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-6 versus the HX200V.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and HX200V is 85 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and HX200V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NEX-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors (345g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
50
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
32
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-25 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 450 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $365 $480