Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX10

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony WX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was brought out 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-6 grades vs the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-6 against the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and WX10 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and WX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The fresher NEX-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.