Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX10

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony RX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-6 was released 12 months earlier than the RX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-6 matches up against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 comes with physical 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) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-6 against the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and RX10 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and RX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.