Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Old Model is Sony A6000
- Successor is Sony A6500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Released September 2017
- Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX10 IV
A6300 | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A6300
RX10 IV | A6300 | |||
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Released | September 2017 | February 2016 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 922k | Crisper screen (+518k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX10 IV
A6300 | RX10 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
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.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-03 | 2017-09-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 404 gr (0.89 lb) | 1095 gr (2.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1437 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $889 | $1,698 |