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Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony RX100 IV

 A6100 RX100 IV 
AnnouncedAugust 2019June 2015Fresher by 52 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A6100

 RX100 IV A6100 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony RX100 IV

 A6100 RX100 IV 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6100
Street photography with Sony RX100 IV
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
75
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (16.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography details
86
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
86
lighter than others (298g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
74
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
81
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (298g)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
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