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RX100 VI vs ZV-1F

Quick take: The ZV-1F is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

RX100 VI — Travel & Vlogging: 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
RX100 VI (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification RX100 VISony · 2018ZV-1FSony · 2022
Price £700£549Best
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP20.1MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR4K/30p
Autofocus Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AFHybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds)
Stabilisation Optical SteadyShotNone (digital Active SteadyShot only)
Burst Rate 24fpsBest3.5fps (continuous AF)
Battery Life ~240 shots (CIPA)260 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best
Weight 267g (body only)256g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dotsNone (screen only)
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dotsFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused)
Memory Cards Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slotSingle SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
RX100 VI
ZV-1F
Portrait
5.4/10
3.6/10
Street
7.1/10
6.3/10
Travel
7.1/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
3.7/10
3.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
3.8/10
Documentary
4.8/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
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Landscape
4.3/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
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Casual
6.8/10
7.1/10
Food
5.4/10
6.2/10
Macro
3.8/10
4.2/10
Architecture
4.5/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
3.7/10
3.7/10
Fun & simple
5.4/10
4.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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