Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony A900 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A900 was introduced 10 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A900 grades versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 provides external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony A900 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and RX100 VI is 54 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A900 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will deliver extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.