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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A6300 and Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A6300 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6300 was brought out 2 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A6300 matches up versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony RX1R

 A6300 RX1R 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2013More recent by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A6300

 RX1R A6300 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony RX1R

 A6300 RX1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6300 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6300 and Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A6300 against the RX1R.

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The A6300 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more recent A6300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography details
Sony RX1R Sports photography details
75
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
76
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6300
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging features
Sony RX1R Vlogging features
35
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sony A6300 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-03 2013-06-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 91
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 13.6
DXO Low light rating 1437 2537
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $889 $2,798