Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the a5000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The a5000 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the a5000 matches up vs the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony a5000 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a5000 vs Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the a5000 against the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a5000 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The a5000 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged a5000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.