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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony QX100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-6 was released 5 months before the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-6 matches up vs the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony QX100

 NEX-6 QX100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony NEX-6

 QX100 NEX-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony QX100

 NEX-6 QX100 
LaunchedMarch 2013September 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys outside 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the QX100.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and QX100 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and QX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
Sony QX100 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
Sony QX100 Sports photography information
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
Travel photography with Sony QX100
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
Sony QX100 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
32
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
38
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony QX100
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2013-03-25 2013-09-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Screen resolution 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $365 $268