Sony A6000 vs Sony RX1R

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A6000 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively comparable but the A6000 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A6000 was introduced 11 months after the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A6000 scores vs the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6000 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6000 versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A6000 and the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and RX1R is 85 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6000 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The A6000 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The younger A6000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.