Sony A6000 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A6000 and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the A6000 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A6000 was revealed 13 months prior to the RX100 IV making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A6000 matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Sony A6000 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6000 features physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A6000 vs the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and RX100 IV is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6000 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6000 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6000 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.