Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced June 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX100 III
- New Model is Sony RX100 V
Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A6100 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the A6100 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6100 was announced 4 years later than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A6100 matches up vs the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony RX100 IV
A6100 | RX100 IV | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | June 2015 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A6100
RX100 IV | A6100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony RX100 IV
A6100 | RX100 IV | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6100 and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6100 versus the RX100 IV.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and RX100 IV is 81 and 89 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and RX100 IV.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher A6100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 16.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lb) | 298 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 280 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $748 | $898 |