Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be looking at the Sony A6300 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6300 was introduced 19 months prior to the RX10 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A6300 matches up versus the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6300 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6300 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6300 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6300 and RX10 IV is 83 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A6300 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6300 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A6300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.