Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6500 was manufactured 12 months later than the RX1R II and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A6500 grades against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6500 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6500 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A6500 versus the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and RX1R II is 81 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A6500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.