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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony RX1R II

 RX100 VI RX1R II 
IntroducedJune 2018October 2015More modern by 33 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX100 VI

 RX1R II RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX1R II

 RX100 VI RX1R II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1229k1229kExact same screen resolution

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Street photography highlights
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (301g)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
63
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
Sony RX1R II Travel photography details
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
heavier than competitors (507g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
65
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
68
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
77
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507g)
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-06-05 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 315 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 8cm 14cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 240 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,198 $3,300