Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W620

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony W620, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was revealed 15 months later than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-6 grades vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 features external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-6 and the W620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and W620 is 85 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and W620.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-6 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.