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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony RX1R II

 A6500 RX1R II 
ReleasedOctober 2016October 2015Fresher by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A6500

 RX1R II A6500 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony RX1R II

 A6500 RX1R II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6500 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6500 Sports photography details
Sony RX1R II Sports photography details
77
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (350 per charge)
63
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R II Travel photography features
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6500
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
39
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sony A6500 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-10-06 2015-10-13
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 Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/4000s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 97
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 13.9
DXO Low light score 1405 3204
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,298 $3,300