I agree with Steve's comments. It really has to do with one's mindset. If you believe the image is going to be too small then it probably will turn out to be.
Oh, if life were so simple.
Unfortunately I realized that the 6.5 model has an apparent field of view that is much too narrow for my tastes,
So I think they have some potential in the field. I would definitely like a pair of this weight and shape, but higher quality. Maybe a 8x36 porro. Do they make such a thing?
The main problem with the 8x42s is the weight.