Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- New Model is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A57
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and A55 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and A55 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX100 VI was launched 7 years after the A55 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the RX100 VI grades against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A55
RX100 VI | A55 | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | August 2010 | Newer by 95 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony RX100 VI
A55 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A55
RX100 VI | A55 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI versus the A55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and A55 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and A55.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A55 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2018-06-05 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301g (0.66 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,198 | $800 |