Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look much closer at the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 V was unveiled 20 months prior to the RX100 VI which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the RX100 V grades versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 V against the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.