Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was announced 2 years after the RX1R II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX100 VI matches up vs the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will deliver greater detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.