Sony A100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A100 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A100 was unveiled 13 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A100 matches up vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 has got external measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A100 versus Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A100 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and RX100 VI is 64 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.