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A6100vs RX100 VI

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Sony A6100 Sony A6100 (2019) Starting from £549 new Best for Beginner, family, travel View A6100
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Sony RX100 VI Sony RX100 VI (2018) Starting from £700 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View RX100 VI

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

A6100 (2019)

  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone

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 a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification A6100 (2019)RX100 VI (2018)
Price £549 £700
Sensor APS-C Exmor CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.1MP
Video 4K 30fps 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF
Stabilisation None Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 11fps 24fps
Battery Life 420 shots (CIPA) ~240 shots (CIPA)
Weight 396g (body only) 301g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount Sony E-Mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards SD UHS-I / Memory Stick Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre A6100RX100 VI
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Street
7.0
8.5
Travel
8.0
9.0
Casual
9.0
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
8.5
Sports & Action
7.0
7.5
Wildlife
7.5
Landscape
6.5

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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