Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S980

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S980, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-6 was launched 4 years after the S980 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-6 scores against the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-6 versus the S980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and S980 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and S980.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger NEX-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.