Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A57

Below, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A57, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was released 7 months after the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-6 scores versus the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 provides physical dimensions 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 A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-6 compared to the A57.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and A57 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and A57.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher NEX-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.