Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6000Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100
      MSRP$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom$650 EU: €650 UK: £550
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ProcessorBIONZ XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16885472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points179315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fpsUp to 24 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 233 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      DXO Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      DxO Low Light ISO1347
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/240/250/480/500/1000 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control wired or PC
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"6.5 x 4.5 x 3"
      Package Weight1.48 lb1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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