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RX100 vs RX100 VI
Quick take: The RX100 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the RX100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 | RX100Sony · 2012 | RX100 VISony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £74 usedBest | £670 |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (focus fixed at the first frame) | 24fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (with battery and card)Best | 267g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, Eye-Fi | Micro USB, 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
RX100 VI
Portrait
3.3/10
5.4/10
Street
6.3/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
3.7/10
Documentary
3.3/10
4.8/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.0/10
6.7/10
Food
3.6/10
5.4/10
Macro
2.9/10
3.8/10
Architecture
3.6/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
3.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.9/10
Filmmaking
—
4.1/10
Sports & Action
—
6.6/10
Wildlife
—
6.3/10
Fun & simple
—
5.5/10
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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