Upgrade Guide
Sony RX1R→Sony RX100 VI
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the RX1R. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the RX100 VI
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Burst rate24fps vs 5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame)
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Generation5 years newer (2018 vs 2013)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | RX1R | RX100 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.4 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | +3.3 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | RX1R | RX100 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £427 used | £670 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| 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 | 5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame) | 24fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 482g (with battery and card) | 267g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optional EVF (FDA-EV1MK) or optical finder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 | 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 |
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