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Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the A6500 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The A6500 was launched 3 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A6500 grades versus the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony QX100

 A6500 QX100 
LaunchedOctober 2016September 2013Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A6500

 QX100 A6500 

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony QX100

 A6500 QX100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6500 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A6500 and the QX100.

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and QX100 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A6500 and QX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6500 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A6500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
53
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6500
Street photography with Sony QX100
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
77
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6500
Travel photography with Sony QX100
74
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX100 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery power (350 shots)
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
39
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
38
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Sony A6500 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony QX100
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2016-10-06 2013-09-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1405 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,298 $268