Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7S
- New Model is Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Older Model is Sony RX100 V
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VII

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The A7S II was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A7S II grades vs the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony RX100 VI
A7S II | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A7S II
RX100 VI | A7S II | |||
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Released | June 2018 | ![]() | October 2015 | Fresher by 32 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony RX100 VI
A7S II | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1229k | Equal screen resolution |
Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S II provides external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has 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).
Check out the Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7S II vs the RX100 VI.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and RX100 VI is 68 and 88 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S II and RX100 VI.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A7S II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Sony A7S II vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-10-12 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 169 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 627 grams (1.38 lbs) | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,767 | $1,198 |