Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Sony A6000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-6 was revealed 2 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NEX-6 scores vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony WX300
NEX-6 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony NEX-6
WX300 | NEX-6 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX300
NEX-6 | WX300 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | February 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys outer 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-6 and the WX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and WX300 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and WX300.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-25 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
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, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | - |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $365 | $330 |