Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A35

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was revealed 19 months later than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-6 and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 against the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and A35 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and A35.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent NEX-6 will have an edge in sensor tech.