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Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A9 II and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the A9 II (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 II was announced 17 months later than the RX100 VI which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A9 II scores against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony RX100 VI

 A9 II RX100 VI 
RevealedOctober 2019June 2018More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution1440k1229kCrisper screen (+211k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A9 II

 RX100 VI A9 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony RX100 VI

 A9 II RX100 VI 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A9 II comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A9 II compared to the RX100 VI.

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and RX100 VI.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A9 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A9 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9 II
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A9 II
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (690 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
73
good battery pack (690 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
low battery life (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
65
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
77
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A9 II vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-03 2018-06-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678g (1.49 lb) 301g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 690 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $4,498 $1,198