Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
(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
- Introduced June 2018
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony RX100 VI
RX100 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony RX100
RX100 VI | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | August 2012 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony RX100 VI
RX100 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Same screen resolution |
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-28 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 390 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $448 | $1,198 |