Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S2100

Let's look closer at the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-6 was brought out 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-6 matches up vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-6 against the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and S2100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and S2100.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-6 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern NEX-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.