Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets examine more closely at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The RX100 VI was revealed 13 months before the RX100 VII which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the RX100 VI matches up vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI against the RX100 VII.

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

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 VI is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.