Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look more in depth at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 VA was released 2 months after the RX100 VI so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RX100 VA matches up against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 VA versus the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.