Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Earlier Model is Sony A6000
- Refreshed by Sony A6500
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony A6300 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very well matched but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6300 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A6300 matches up against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX100 VII
A6300 | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A6300
RX100 VII | A6300 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | February 2016 | More recent by 42 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX100 VII
A6300 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6300 features outer 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6300 versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A6300 against the RX100 VII.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and RX100 VII.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6300 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6300 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A6300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-03 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
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 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 404 grams (0.89 lbs) | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1437 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $889 | $1,298 |