Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Revealed April 2017
- New Model is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Launched June 2018
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A9 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the A9 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A9 was brought out 13 months prior to the RX100 VI making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A9 scores vs the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony RX100 VI
A9 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | 1229k | Sharper display (+211k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A9
RX100 VI | A9 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | April 2017 | More recent by 13 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony RX100 VI
A9 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A9 provides external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony A9 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A9 versus the RX100 VI.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and RX100 VI is 65 and 88 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and RX100 VI.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A9 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A9 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 lbs) | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $4,498 | $1,198 |