Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VI is Sony's Large Sensor Compact digital camera initially released on June of 2018. It has got a 20 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS 1" size sensor with a maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648.

Sony launched this model in order to improve the previous Sony RX100 V (Read Full Comparison) & afterwards released the updated Sony RX100 VII (Read Full Comparison) as a way to improve this model.

The RX100 VI is scored #26 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras & all around #275 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to try our Smart camera filter to see camera listings based on your personalized requirements.

Below is a diagram of various criteria used in the scoring system.

The Sony RX100 VI has a history of related cameras. Here, you can find all earlier and most recent models alongside main specs.

You can look at the RX100 VI from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a shortlist of positives and negatives of the Sony RX100 VI based on factors which are usually viewed as important in a digital camera.

The Sony RX100 VI houses the Bionz X chip. The dimension of the sensor in the Sony RX100 VI is 13.2mm x 8.8mm (1"). The 116 mm² sensor is able to resolve 5472 x 3648 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera comes with Image Stabilization (Optical). In body stabilization is superior than digital stabilization as the latter can cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 20MP and provides a standard ISO range of 125 - 12800. The ISO can be extended electronically to 80 - 25600. RAW files are supported which means that you have more room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath illustrates the RX100 VI's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The RX100 VI sensor has a crop factor of 2.7 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Sony RX100 VI has a weight of 0.66 pounds (301 gr / 10.62 ounces) & the physical size of the camera is 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7"). The weight of normal Large Sensor Compact camera is 396 gr so the Sony RX100 VI is lighter as compared with other competitors.

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Underneath is a shot of the Sony RX100 VI besides a softdrink so you can get a feel for its size.

The top view just below will illustrate the button arrangement on the RX100 VI.

The RX100 VI is equipped with a built-in lens having a focal range of 24-200mm giving it a 8.3 x zoom which isn't very good however it will definitely be convenient in certain scenarios.

At it's widest 24mm, the lens comes with an aperture of f2.8 making it somewhat sluggish and not great for low light situations and you might find it difficult to get good bokeh. You could also have to up your ISO setting causing noisy photos. At the long end, 200mm comes at f4.5 making it fairly sluggish and you might have to choose slower shutter speeds.

The RX100 VI has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• NFC Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that consist of NFC or Bluetooth support are able to be used wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily copy files and in some cases alter settings with no need to connect physically with the camera.

Many apps also allow a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI port, it can easily be attached to an external display. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB port.

The maximum video resolution in the Sony RX100 VI is 3840 x 2160 and you can record in MPEG-4, AVCHD and XAVC S file format. 2160p gives a fantastic resolution for video recording. You can downsample to Full HD in order to get better results. Be wary of the considerable file sizes and ensure you have high quality SD cards with good write speeds. The body doesn't feature a microphone or headphone socket which means you have absolutely no control over the audio. It is probably a better idea to find another model if you need decent audio for your videos.

Sony RX100 VI doesn't have weather proofing so rainy conditions could ruin the camera.

The Sony RX100 VI has got a 3 inch tilting display having a resolution of 1,229 thousand dots.

It includes a selfie friendly screen to take self portraits as well as group shots when needed. Moreover the display is touch friendly which means that you can change focus points plus change settings using your finger.

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The View Finder specs for Sony RX100 VI are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 2,359 thousand dots
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.59x

Viewfinders can be rather helpful in sunny outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and difficult to see.

Sony RX100 VI is able to shoot continuously at 24.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s. The camera also offers silent electronic shutter of 1/32000s. Beware that the electronic shutter can result in "rolling shutter" in some lighting conditions.

Sony RX100 VI comes with just inbuilt flash lacking external flash ability. The maximum flash sync is 1/2000s.

Sony RX100 VI comes with both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & precise as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera has got Face detection which can be helpful for portrait photography.

The AF system has got 315 focus points to select from. Sony RX100 VI has tap to focus. You can use your fingers in order to switch focus. It also features Tracking AF for objects that move. Sony RX100 VI features manual focus if needed in low light situations or you need more precise control on focus.

The battery (NP-BX1) for the Sony RX100 VI is fashioned to last for 240 shutters as per the CIPA measurements making it lower when compared with it's competitors. The general Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U offers the highest possible (450) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Underneath is a list of Large Sensor Compact cameras with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
RX100 VI vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
RX100 VI vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
RX100 VI vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
RX100 VI vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
RX100 VI vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

The following bar chart gives a analysis of the Sony RX100 VI for various kinds of photography. To view more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Sony RX100 VI receives a score of 66 which is nice, and means the camera is a good fit to use for portrait photos. Photographing portraits leans greatly towards sensor size, RAW support & capability to work with external flash.

With a fantastic points total of 85, the Sony RX100 VI is a fantastic choice to use in street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of image quality and portability.

A very good sports photography score of 70 indicates the Sony RX100 VI is a good option for photographing sports. A camera needs great autofocus plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is super important when choosing a travel camera. Over-all, the Sony RX100 VI gets a exceptional 77 as a travelling camera which is a fantastic fit to take on your journeys.

If you're planning to buy a camera for landscape photography, the most essential aspect will be image quality. The Sony RX100 VI and it's very good score of 65 as a landscape camera is a respectable option in the current market.

A camera for vlogging should offer a articulating display, mic input and ideally image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Sony RX100 VI is a brilliant fit as a vlog camera as it gets a very high score of 77.

If you want replacements to the RX100 VI, below is a number of the top scored cameras which fall in to the family of Large Sensor Compact.

The diagram here will give you an overview of the RX100 VI compared to it's highest ranked competitors suggested earlier.

These are various other cameras you might consider as alternate options. To look at a complete comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.