Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony RX1R
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony RX1R II
RX100 VI | RX1R II | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | October 2015 | More modern by 33 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony RX100 VI
RX1R II | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX1R II
RX100 VI | RX1R II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Exact 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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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 |