Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX300

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.