Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A6500 and Sony RX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6500 was launched 3 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A6500 matches up against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6500 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6500 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6500 and the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and RX1 is 81 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6500 and RX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A6500 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern A6500 will have an edge in sensor tech.