Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was introduced 3 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-6 matches up against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-6 against the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and WX500 is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and WX500.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX500 will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.