Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A55

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.