Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony RX100 versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1").

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The RX100 was brought out 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX100 grades versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 against the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.