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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A6600 versus Sony RX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A6600 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very comparable but the A6600 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The A6600 was launched 6 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A6600 grades vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony RX1

 A6600 RX1 
RevealedAugust 2019February 2013Fresher by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A6600

 RX1 A6600 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony RX1

 A6600 RX1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A6600 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6600 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A6600 compared to the RX1.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and RX1 is 77 and 79 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and RX1.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The A6600 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The newer A6600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography features
Sony RX1 Sports photography features
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (810 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography information
Sony RX1 Travel photography information
84
good battery (810 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (810 CIPA)
65
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony RX1
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Sony A6600 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony RX1
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-08-28 2013-02-19
Body design 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 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 grams (1.11 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 93
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 14.3
DXO Low light rating 1497 2534
Other
Battery life 810 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,198 $2,798