Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Launched October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A6300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6500 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A6500 scores versus the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX100 VII
A6500 | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A6500
RX100 VII | A6500 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | October 2016 | Newer by 34 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX100 VII
A6500 | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A6500 and the RX100 VII.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A6500 and RX100 VII is 81 and 88 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6500 and RX100 VII.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6500 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6500 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A6500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-10-06 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 lb) | 302 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1405 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,298 | $1,298 |