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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1").

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The RX100 II was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 II scores versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX100 VA

 RX100 II RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony RX100 II

 RX100 VA RX100 II 
IntroducedJuly 2018June 2013Fresher by 61 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 VA

 RX100 II RX100 VA 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1229k1229kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 II features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 II vs the RX100 VA.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older RX100 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography advice
70
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (281 grams)
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
80
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
76
lighter than average (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
74
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
81
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (299 grams)
missing external mic socket
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-27 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 281g (0.62 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $598 $998