Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched but the RX1 (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1 was released 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX1 grades vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the RX1 vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and RX100 VI is 79 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older RX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.