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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony A6500
(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
Sony RX100 VA
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX100 VA

 A6500 RX100 VA 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A6500

 RX100 VA A6500 
LaunchedJuly 2018October 2016Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX100 VA

 A6500 RX100 VA 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography details
Sony RX100 VA Street photography details
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6500
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
77
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (350 per charge)
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6500
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery power (350 shots)
66
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6500
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
39
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
81
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
no microphone jack
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
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