Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon A and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched but the A (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A grades versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A vs the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.