Sony A6100 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look closer at the Sony A6100 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very well matched but the A6100 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The A6100 was released 6 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A6100 matches up vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A6100 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A6100 versus the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and RX1R is 81 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The A6100 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The newer A6100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.