Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-6 and Sony W800, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was announced 10 months prior to the W800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NEX-6 grades versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys external 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) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-6 and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and W800 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and W800.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W800 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.