RX100 VIvs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The rx100 vi has the highest resolution at 20mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RX100 VI (2018) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 24fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~240 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 301g (with battery and card) | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RX100 VI | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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