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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-6 was revealed 14 months later than the TX200V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony TX200V

 NEX-6 TX200V 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony NEX-6

 TX200V NEX-6 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kClearer display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX200V

 NEX-6 TX200V 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-6 versus the TX200V.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and TX200V is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX200V will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (345 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
includes touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
32
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-03-25 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $365 $500