Sony A6000 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we are comparing the Sony A6000 vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A6000 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A6000 was announced 5 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A6000 grades versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6000 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6000 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony A6000 vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A6000 against the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and RX100 VA is 85 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6000 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6000 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6000 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.