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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A6500 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively similar but the A6500 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6500 was revealed 3 years after the RX1R which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A6500 scores versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 A6500 RX1R 
AnnouncedOctober 2016June 2013More modern by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A6500

		

		

			
 RX1R A6500 
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 A6500 RX1R 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6500 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Sony A6500 versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A6500 compared to the RX1R.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and RX1R is 81 and 79 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and RX1R.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A6500 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer A6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
80
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
82
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony A6500 Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
85
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
66
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A6500 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
77
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect AF
 low battery (350 shots)
53
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Sony A6500 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
74
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 low battery (350 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (270 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A6500 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
79
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 low battery (350 CIPA)
66
 you can focus manually
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery power (270 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
39
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
34
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-10-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 91
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 13.6
DXO Low light score 1405 2537
Other
Battery life 350 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app  
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,298 $2,798