Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
(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 WX50
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
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Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-6 scores versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony WX50
| NEX-6 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony NEX-6
| WX50 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX50
| NEX-6 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the WX50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and WX50 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and WX50.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The younger NEX-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (345g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony WX50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
lighter than average in class (345g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lighter than others in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-03-25 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 grams (0.76 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $365 | $250 |