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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
Sony WX300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony WX300

 NEX-6 WX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony NEX-6

 WX300 NEX-6 

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX300

 NEX-6 WX300 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2013Similar generation
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
32
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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