Sony A6100 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony A6100 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the A6100 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6100 was launched 15 months after the RX100 VI which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A6100 grades against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A6100 vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and RX100 VI is 81 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A6100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.