Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Released February 2016
- Old Model is Sony A6000
- Newer Model is Sony A6500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Renewed by Sony RX10 II
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") use different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A6300 was introduced 23 months later than the RX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A6300 matches up versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX10
A6300 | RX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | March 2014 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony A6300
RX10 | A6300 | |||
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Display resolution | 1290k | 922k | Sharper display (+368k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX10
A6300 | RX10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A6300 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check out the Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A6300 versus the RX10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and RX10 is 83 and 58 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and RX10.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6300 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6300 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger A6300 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-03 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,290k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 404g (0.89 pounds) | 813g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1437 | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 420 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $889 | $698 |