Sony a5100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be comparing the Sony a5100 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty similar but the a5100 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The a5100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the a5100 matches up versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5100 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Sony a5100 and Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the a5100 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the a5100 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a5100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a5100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged a5100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.