Sony A700 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony A700 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A700 was introduced 11 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A700 grades vs the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 provides external dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A700 against the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and RX100 VI is 58 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A700 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.