Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A6500 was announced at a similar time to the RX100 V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A6500 grades versus the RX100 V in regards 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-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6500 has got physical 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 RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A6500 vs the RX100 V.

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

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6500 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A6500 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.