Sony A6100 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets look more in depth at the Sony A6100 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the A6100 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The A6100 was launched 24 months after the RX10 IV making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A6100 grades vs the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6100 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check the Sony A6100 and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A6100 vs the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and RX10 IV is 81 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A6100 should have an edge in sensor tech.