RX100 VIvs ZV-1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RX100 VI (2018) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £649 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 24fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~240 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 301g (with battery and card) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RX100 VI | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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