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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony RX100 VI

 RX1 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony RX1

 RX100 VI RX1 
ReleasedJune 2018February 2013More recent by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VI

 RX1 RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
82
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Street photography factors
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (301g)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
65
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging information
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2018-06-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482g (1.06 lbs) 301g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting 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 One One
Pricing at release $2,798 $1,198