Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-6 was revealed 14 months later than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NEX-6 matches up vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-6 and the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and HX30V is 85 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer NEX-6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.