Sony A6000 vs Sony RX1

Let's look more closely at the Sony A6000 vs Sony RX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the A6000 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6000 was revealed 15 months later than the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A6000 grades versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6000 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A6000 against the RX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6000 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A6000 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The younger A6000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.