Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX1

Here, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-6 was introduced 2 months after the RX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-6 grades versus the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 versus the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and RX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.