Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6000
- Replacement is Sony A6500
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A6300 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6300 was introduced 8 months before the RX100 V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A6300 matches up vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6300 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX100 V
A6300 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A6300
RX100 V | A6300 | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | February 2016 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX100 V
A6300 | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A6300 features outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony A6300 and Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A6300 compared to the RX100 V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and RX100 V is 83 and 89 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and RX100 V.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6300 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6300 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A6300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-03 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 404 grams (0.89 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1437 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $889 | $998 |