X100Vvs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £700 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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