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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50

Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(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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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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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The NEX-6 was launched 14 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 NEX-6 WX50 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2012More modern by 14 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
34
 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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Street Comparison
 Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
78
 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
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
Sports photography with Sony WX50
66
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
44
 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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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
75
 lighter than average in class (345g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
 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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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
75
 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
38
 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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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
32
 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
35
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX50
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony 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