Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A6300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Released March 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
- Successor is Sony RX10 IV
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Sony A6500 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively close but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") use different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A6500 was released 7 months later than the RX10 III and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A6500 grades against the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX10 III
A6500 | RX10 III | |||
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Released | October 2016 | March 2016 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A6500
RX10 III | A6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX10 III
A6500 | RX10 III | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A6500 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A6500 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A6500 versus the RX10 III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and RX10 III is 81 and 53 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6500 and RX10 III.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6500 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A6500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-10-06 | 2016-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 lbs) | 1051 gr (2.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1405 | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 420 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,298 | $1,398 |