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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony W800

 NEX-6 W800 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony NEX-6

 W800 NEX-6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony W800

 NEX-6 W800 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony W800
66
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition (345g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
41
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
32
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $365 $90