Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Released October 2016
- Old 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
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched July 2018
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A6500 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty close but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A6500 was released 21 months earlier than the RX100 VA which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A6500 scores versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX100 VA
A6500 | RX100 VA | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A6500
RX100 VA | A6500 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | October 2016 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX100 VA
A6500 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A6500 comes with physical 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 RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A6500 versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A6500 versus the RX100 VA.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and RX100 VA is 81 and 89 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and RX100 VA.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6500 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A6500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-10-06 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1405 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,298 | $998 |