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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Released March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 III
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-6 scores vs the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony RX100 IV

 NEX-6 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony NEX-6

 RX100 IV NEX-6 
LaunchedJune 2015March 2013Newer by 26 months
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony RX100 IV

 NEX-6 RX100 IV 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 offers 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 RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 vs the RX100 IV.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and RX100 IV is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
Sony RX100 IV Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (16.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
75
lighter than others (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
lighter than competition in class (298g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
74
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging details
32
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (345g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
81
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-25 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 12.6
DXO Low light score 1018 562
Other
Battery life 360 images 280 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $365 $898