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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 51200
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-8x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 425
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (downloadable app)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 16.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
Summary
The Alpha a6300 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Alpha a6300 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most important specification of this camera as big sensor allows you to produce photos of the more professional quality. The Alpha a6300 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. This ISO range let the photographer to produce good quality photos in dim light conditions. The Alpha a6300 provides more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives you more control over colour. The Alpha a6300 has better 2x-8x digital zoom. The Alpha a6300 has more focus points in compare with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 425 vs 25. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving subject.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6300 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Alpha a6300 provides better maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 second.
The Alpha a6300 supports external flash. An external flash provides great control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light and in bright light conditions when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Alpha a6300 is environmentally sealed which means that the camera provides protection from the elements harmful to the electronics – humidity, water, snow and dust. The Alpha a6300 battery life is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 400 photos with the Alpha a6300 and only 280 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV weighs 298g which is 106g less than the weight of the Alpha a6300.
The Alpha a6300 has 16 advantages and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV only 4 so the Alpha a6300 will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon