Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2013
- New Model is Sony A6000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony WX500
NEX-6 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony NEX-6
WX500 | NEX-6 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | March 2013 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony WX500
NEX-6 | WX500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-25 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 345g (0.76 lb) | 236g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $365 | $348 |