Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A65

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A65, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was revealed 17 months after the A65 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-6 grades vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 has physical 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) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-6 against the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-6 and A65 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and A65.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer NEX-6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.