Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets take a closer look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the a5000 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The a5000 was launched 17 months before the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the a5000 grades versus the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a5000 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a5000 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the a5000 versus the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the a5000 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The a5000 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The older a5000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.