Sony A6000 with Sony RX100 V Comparison

Sony A6000 and Sony RX100 V Main Features

  • April, 2014
  • October, 2016
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 120 x 67 x 45 mm, 344g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
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Sony A6000 Scores


Imaging score
62
Features score
64
Value for money score
83
Portability score
91
Overall score
69

Sony RX100 V Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
69
Value for money score
79
Portability score
93
Overall score
66

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V with Sony Alpha a6000 Overview


Let's compare Alpha a6000 with Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. Both cameras produced Sony. The first model related to Semi-Pro Mirrorless, the second to Large Sensor Compact cameras. Sony A6000 was released in 2014, and Sony RX100 V in 2016. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is newer, which is a plus. Alpha a6000 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a6000 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony A6000, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has image stabilization(Optical), Alpha a6000 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, Alpha a6000 has a resolution of 1440k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha a6000 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha a6000 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha a6000 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha a6000 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Announced April, 2014 October, 2016
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 116 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.59
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 179 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 10.20
Flash Modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 360 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 344 g 299 g
Physical Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Semi-Pro Mirrorless

Sony Alpha a6000
Sony Alpha a6000

24MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount

Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Canon EOS M6 Mark II

33MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount

Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

10MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7

16MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T1

16MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II | Fujifilm X mount

Sony Alpha a6100
Sony Alpha a6100

24MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma fp
Sigma fp

25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount

Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T2

24MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III | Fujifilm X mount

Nikon 1 V3
Nikon 1 V3

18MP | 1 CMOS | Nikon 1 mount

Interesting Large Sensor Compact

Canon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot G7 X

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Leica D-Lux Typ 109

13MP | Four Thirds CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica X-U
Leica X-U

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Ricoh GR III
Ricoh GR III

24MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Ricoh GR
Ricoh GR

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP3 Merrill

15MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm X100F
Fujifilm X100F

24MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

13MP | Four Thirds CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica C-Lux
Leica C-Lux

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount