Sony RX100 VI 1″ Compact Camera (2018)

MSRP 1200 USD68% Neofiliac83% External
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Product Overview

Sony RX100 VI is a high-end 1″ compact camera. Introduced by Sony in 2018, it comes with a 1" sensor with 20 MP (5472 x 3648) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. One should note that the RX100 VI has a 125 base ISO, which is not conducive to getting the cleanest images. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 24.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The RX100 VI comes with 315 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the camera for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 4 stops of IBIS. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • 4 stops of IBIS
  • Extraordinary 24.0 fps burst rate
  • Very light
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • 125 base ISO
  • Low 20 MP resolution
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Low resolution EVF

What external reviewers found***

External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Incredible continuous shooting
  • Excellent video quality
  • Very good image quality
  • Sleek design
  • Fast autofocus
Cons
  • Frustrating menus
  • Middling battery life
  • Lacks f/2.2 aperture
  • No telephoto zoom
  • Short zoom range
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n with NFC

Construction

Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5472 x 3648)
Sensor | Type
Stacked CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
43 mm / 1.69 in
Size | Height
58 mm / 2.28 in
Size | Width
102 mm / 4.02 in
Weight
301 g / 10.64 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
1,228,800 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.59x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic

Function

AE Bracketing
±3 (3 frames )
Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 12.4° Diagonal | 10.3° Horizontal | 6.9° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 (wide) ~ f/4.5 (tele)
Autofocus
315 focus points
Crop Factor
2.7
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
8.9 mm ~ 74.1 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
24 mm ~ 200 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical, 4 stops
Intervalometer
No
ISO Range
125 ~ 12800, extendable to 80 ISO ~ 25600 ISO
Processor
Bionz X
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom
8.3x optical zoom, Digital zoom available

Performance

Battery Life
240 shots
Flash Range
5.90 m
Max Burst Rate
24.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
80 mm / 3.15 in
Shutter Speed
1/32000 s (electronic) / 1/2000 s (mechanical) ~ 30 s
Storage
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo

Production

Battery
NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Debut
2018-06-05
Model Name
DSC-RX100M6

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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
The Sony RX100 VI is a high-end compact camera aimed at pros, enthusiasts and vloggers. It shares the same 20 Megapixel 1in sensor with confident phase-detect autofocus for stills and movies. There's also Bluetooth to complement the Wifi and a raft of pro video features. The biggest upgrade is the lens range, up from the 24-70mm of the Marks III, IV and V to a new 24-200mm zoom in a body that's only 1.8mm thicker.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Lacks f/2.2 aperture
  • No telephoto zoom

digitaltrends[2]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The Sony RX100 VI was released in July 2018 and still costs the original $1,200 list price. HFR mode offers degrees of slow-motion up to 32x (960 fps, 30 fps playback) The videos are close to state-of-the-art, especially for such a small camera.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Incredible continuous shooting
  • Fast autofocus
  • Excellent video quality
Cons
  • Middling battery life
  • Frustrating menus

t3[3]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
Sony has added touch-sensitivity to the RX100 range. The viewfinder can be popped out from the top-plate at the flick of a switch. Wi-Fi is included, with Bluetooth connectivity also added. Battery life is rated at just 220-240 shots per charge (depending on whether you're using the screen or viewfinder)
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Very good image quality
  • Touch-sensitive screen
  • Fast autofocus
Cons
  • Short zoom range

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References

  1. ^ Sony RX100 VI review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-rx100-vi-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ Sony RX100 VI review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/sony-rx100-vi-review/. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  3. ^ Sony RX100 VI review. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-rx100-vi-review. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2022-02-04.

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