Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Sony A6000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VII

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor sizes.

The NEX-6 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-6 matches up vs the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony RX100 VI
NEX-6 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony NEX-6
RX100 VI | NEX-6 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | ![]() | March 2013 | More recent by 63 months |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony RX100 VI
NEX-6 | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-6 and the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and RX100 VI is 85 and 88 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and RX100 VI.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NEX-6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-03-25 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345g (0.76 lbs) | 301g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1018 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $365 | $1,198 |