Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A6500 was introduced 20 months earlier than the RX100 VI making 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 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A6500 scores versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6500 has got external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A6500 vs the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6500 and RX100 VI is 81 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6500 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6500 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.