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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Camera summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI, made by Sony, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on June 5, 2018. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Sensor
This camera has a Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 315 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 240 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Camera summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII, made by Sony, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on July 25, 2019.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Sensor
This camera has a Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 357 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 260 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Autofocus specs |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 315 | 357 |
Connectivity |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 21.8 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 418.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 63.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 5, 2018 | July 25, 2019 |
| Body type | Large sensor compact | Large sensor compact |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $979.00 | $1,416.05 |
| model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Predecessor model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
| Successor model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
Lense |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 8cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | n/a | n/a |
| Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 24.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Battery life | 240 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm | 102 x 58 x 43mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 301 grs | 302 grs |
Screen |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Max image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 20 | 20 |
| Sensor size | 1″ | 1″ |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI-CMOS | Stacked BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | No |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,360k dots |