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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty close but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A6500 was introduced 3 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A6500 matches up versus the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX100 II

 A6500 RX100 II 
RevealedOctober 2016June 2013Fresher by 40 months
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A6500

 RX100 II A6500 
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX100 II

 A6500 RX100 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6500 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A6500 versus the RX100 II.

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and RX100 II is 81 and 89 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6500 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A6500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography information
Sony RX100 II Street photography information
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6500
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
77
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than average (281 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery pack (350 shots)
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
39
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (281g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-10-06 2013-06-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 67
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 1405 483
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,298 $598