Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a extended review of the Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The RX100 III was released 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 III grades vs the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 III features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 III vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 III compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and RX100 VI.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older RX100 III will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.