Name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI
Brand: Sony

Technical Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI

Overall score

6.6

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.

When it matters: When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.

Sensor & Image

6.7

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Sensor size

What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.

When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Full frame or larger

Main camera megapixels

What it is: The effective resolution of the camera sensor, measured in megapixels (MP). Higher megapixels can capture more detail.

When it matters: When you want high-resolution photos that allow more cropping or larger prints.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 20 MP

Main camera pixel size

What it is: The physical size of individual pixels on the camera sensor, measured in micrometers. Larger pixels typically capture more light for better low-light performance.

When it matters: When you shoot in low light and want reduced noise in your photos.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 3.5 µm

Base ISO

What it is: The native ISO setting that delivers the sensor’s standard balance of image quality and dynamic range.

When it matters: When you want the best native image quality and compare cameras at their most optimal sensitivity setting.

Importance: LOW

Max ISO

What it is: The ISO ceiling shows the highest sensor sensitivity available for darker scenes.

When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least ISO 25,600

Photo Features

7.0

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Lens mount

What it is: The mechanical and electronic interface that determines which interchangeable lenses the camera can use.

When it matters: When lens availability, upgrade options, and long-term system compatibility are central to your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Built-in focus motor

What it is: Indicates whether the camera body includes an internal autofocus motor for driving compatible lenses.

When it matters: When you plan to use older or budget lenses that depend on the camera body for autofocus drive.

Importance: LOW

N. of focus points

What it is: The total number of selectable autofocus points available for positioning and tracking focus.

When it matters: When you want more flexibility in placing focus precisely or tracking subjects across the frame.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 200 points

Phase-detection autofocus (photos)

What it is: Autofocus technology that measures phase differences to lock focus quickly and accurately for still photography.

When it matters: When you want faster and more reliable autofocus for still photos, especially with moving subjects.

Importance: HIGH

AF tracking

What it is: An autofocus mode that continuously follows a moving subject to keep it sharp during shooting.

When it matters: When your subjects move unpredictably and you need the camera to keep focus on them automatically.

Importance: MEDIUM

Video & Audio

6.7

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Max video resolution

What it is: The highest video resolution the camera can record, defining the maximum level of captured image detail.

When it matters: When you care about recording the highest level of detail for cropping, editing, or future-proof video work.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: At least 3840 px

Video bitrate

What it is: The amount of video data recorded per second, which affects file size and potential recording quality.

When it matters: When you compare potential video quality and want fewer compression artifacts in demanding scenes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least 200 Mbps

Video bit depth

What it is: The number of bits used per color channel in recorded video, affecting gradation smoothness and editing flexibility.

When it matters: When you color grade video and want smoother gradients with fewer banding issues.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least 10-bit

Video chroma subsampling

What it is: The color sampling format used in video recording, indicating how much color detail is retained relative to brightness detail.

When it matters: When color grading, keying, or serious post-production work is important in your video workflow.

Importance: LOW

Video codecs

What it is: The video compression formats the camera can use when recording, affecting compatibility, efficiency, and workflow.

When it matters: When compatibility, editing performance, and file efficiency matter in the way you handle video.

Importance: LOW

H.264

Display & Design

7.0

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Type

What it is: The camera type identifies the overall design, such as mirrorless, DSLR, compact, or bridge.

When it matters: When you want a camera style that matches how you shoot, carry, and swap lenses.

Importance: LOW

compact

Weight

What it is: The total weight of the camera body, which affects comfort while carrying and shooting.

When it matters: When you carry the camera all day, travel often, or prefer a lighter setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 500 g or less

Width

What it is: The width of the camera body, measured from side to side.

When it matters: When compact packing, grip comfort, or bag fit matters to you.

Importance: LOW

Height

What it is: The height of the camera body, measured from top to bottom.

When it matters: When you care about how compact the camera feels in a bag or in hand.

Importance: LOW

Thickness

What it is: The depth of the device profile, excluding the camera bump unless specified.

When it matters: When you prefer a sleek, slim profile that slides easily into tight pockets.

Importance: LOW

Battery & Power

4.3

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Battery life (CIPA)

What it is: The official battery endurance estimate measured under CIPA test methodology, usually expressed in shots per charge.

When it matters: When you need realistic expectations for how many shots you can take before carrying a spare battery.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: At least 400 shots

Battery capacity

What it is: The amount of electric charge the battery can hold, measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).

When it matters: When you want a general idea of how large the battery is physically.

Importance: LOW

Good value: At least 1,500 mAh

Removable battery

What it is: Indicates whether the flight battery can be removed and swapped by the user.

When it matters: When you want to swap batteries quickly between flights.

Importance: LOW

USB Power Delivery (PD)

What it is: Support for the USB Power Delivery standard for higher-power charging or external power supply over USB-C.

When it matters: When you want faster USB-C charging or the ability to power the camera externally for longer sessions.

Importance: LOW

Connectivity & Storage

6.0

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Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Indicates whether the camera has built-in Wi-Fi for image transfer, remote control, or network features.

When it matters: When you want to transfer photos wirelessly, control the camera from a phone, or use supported network workflows.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi version

What it is: The specific generation of Wi-Fi standards supported (e.g., Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7), determining maximum speed and efficiency.

When it matters: When you have a high-speed router and want faster downloads with less congestion.

Importance: LOW

Bluetooth connectivity

What it is: Indicates whether the camera supports Bluetooth for pairing, remote control, or file transfer.

When it matters: When you want quick wireless pairing with a phone, remote control, or location syncing.

Importance: LOW

Bluetooth version

What it is: The Bluetooth version supported by the camera for wireless pairing and low-power connections.

When it matters: When you want more efficient wireless pairing, better range, or newer Bluetooth features.

Importance: LOW

USB Type-C

What it is: A modern, reversible connector used for charging, data transfer, and sometimes audio or video output.

When it matters: When you want a reversible cable that handles charging, data, and accessories universally.

Importance: LOW

Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI vs the average camera

Why is Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI better than the average camera?

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292 more AF points
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has more focus points than the average camera (315 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
What it is: The total number of selectable autofocus points available for positioning and tracking focus.
When it matters: When you want more flexibility in placing focus precisely or tracking subjects across the frame.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: At least 200 points
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has more focus points than the average camera (315 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.315 vs 23
Phase-detect AF for photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
What it is: Autofocus technology that measures phase differences to lock focus quickly and accurately for still photography.
When it matters: When you want faster and more reliable autofocus for still photos, especially with moving subjects.
Importance: HIGH
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
Human eye AF
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
What it is: Autofocus detection designed to identify and prioritize human eyes for portrait and action shooting.
When it matters: When you shoot portraits, weddings, or events and want the camera to prioritize people’s eyes automatically.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
Better viewfinder type
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
What it is: The type of viewfinder the camera uses to frame the shot, such as optical, electronic, hybrid, or none.
When it matters: When you strongly prefer the clarity of an optical finder, the preview benefits of an electronic one, or no viewfinder at all.
Importance: MEDIUM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).electronic vs none
Uses a BSI sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
Stacked BSI sensor.
What it is: Indicates the use of a Back-Side Illuminated sensor, which arranges the wiring behind the light-receiving surface to improve low-light sensitivity.
When it matters: When you take photos in dim environments and need better light sensitivity.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
Stacked CMOS sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a stacked CMOS sensor, the average camera does not.
Stacked CMOS sensor.
What it is: A sensor design that stacks circuitry behind the imaging layer to improve readout speed and overall responsiveness.
When it matters: When you care about faster sensor readout for reduced distortion, quicker bursts, and better action performance.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a stacked CMOS sensor, the average camera does not.
Supports slow-motion video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
Supports up to 1000 fps high-speed video.
What it is: The ability to record at high frame rates so motion can be played back more slowly than real time.
When it matters: When you want to emphasize fast action, movement details, or dramatic moments in playback.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a faster mechanical burst rate than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera shoots at 5.7 fps.
What it is: The maximum burst rate the camera can achieve using its mechanical shutter, measured in frames per second.
When it matters: When you photograph sports, wildlife, or action and want more chances to catch the exact moment.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: At least 10 fps
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a faster mechanical burst rate than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera shoots at 5.7 fps.10 fps vs 5.7 fps
Better viewfinder type
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
Has a touchscreen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
60 Hz higher EVF refresh rate
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a higher EVF refresh rate than the average camera (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average camera has an EVF refresh rate of 60 Hz.
4 more customizable buttons
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has more customizable buttons than the average camera (4 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
15.8 mm shorter body
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI is shorter than the average camera (58.1 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
18.3 mm narrower
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI is narrower than the average camera (101.6 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
23.8% lighter
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI is lighter than the average camera (301 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
Uses a BSI sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
Stacked CMOS sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI uses a stacked CMOS sensor, the average camera does not.
5 newer
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI is newer than the average camera (2018 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
6,400 higher max ISO
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a higher max ISO than the average camera (12,800 vs 6,400). The average camera reaches a max ISO of 6,400.
3.9 MP higher resolution on the main camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a higher main camera resolution than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a main camera resolution of 16.2 MP.
292 more AF points
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has more focus points than the average camera (315 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
Phase-detect AF for photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
Human eye AF
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a faster mechanical burst rate than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera shoots at 5.7 fps.
Supports touch autofocus
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
Supports slow-motion video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
1920 px higher video resolution
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3,840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
Phase-detect AF in video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
More complete chroma subsampling
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
3.33x higher video bitrate
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (100 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
Clean HDMI output
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
Supports live streaming
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
Supports log profiles
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports log profiles, the average camera does not.
Supports 24p cinema mode
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
Has Bluetooth
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
Smartphone remote control
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
Has NFC
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.

Connectivity & Storage

Why is Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI worse than the average camera?

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No hot shoe
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
24.4% lower magnification
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower viewfinder magnification than the average camera (0.6x vs 0.78x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78x.
Smaller sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).
0.93 µm smaller main-camera pixels
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower main camera pixel size than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average camera has a main camera pixel size of 3.34 µm.
3 points lower DxOMark sensor score
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (70 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
Worse low-light autofocus
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-0.5 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
90 shots shorter battery life
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has shorter battery life than the average camera (240 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
Worse low-light autofocus
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-0.5 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
What it is: The lowest light level at which the autofocus system is rated to work reliably.
When it matters: When you shoot in dim environments and need autofocus that still locks confidently after dark.
Importance: MEDIUM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-0.5 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.-0.5 vs -4
Smaller sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).
What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.
When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: Full frame or larger
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).1-inch vs APS-C
No hot shoe
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
What it is: A mounting interface on top of the camera for attaching accessories such as flashes, triggers, or microphones.
When it matters: When you want to mount an external flash, trigger, microphone, or other camera-top accessory.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
90 shots shorter battery life
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has shorter battery life than the average camera (240 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
What it is: The official battery endurance estimate measured under CIPA test methodology, usually expressed in shots per charge.
When it matters: When you need realistic expectations for how many shots you can take before carrying a spare battery.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: At least 400 shots
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has shorter battery life than the average camera (240 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.240 shots vs 330 shots
24.4% lower magnification
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower viewfinder magnification than the average camera (0.6x vs 0.78x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78x.
What it is: The apparent size of the image seen through the viewfinder relative to the real scene.
When it matters: When you want a larger, more immersive view through the finder for easier composition and manual focus.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower viewfinder magnification than the average camera (0.6x vs 0.78x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78x.0.59 x vs 0.78 x
0.93 µm smaller main-camera pixels
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower main camera pixel size than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average camera has a main camera pixel size of 3.34 µm.
What it is: The physical size of individual pixels on the camera sensor, measured in micrometers. Larger pixels typically capture more light for better low-light performance.
When it matters: When you shoot in low light and want reduced noise in your photos.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: At least 3.5 µm
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower main camera pixel size than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average camera has a main camera pixel size of 3.34 µm.2.41 µm vs 3.34 µm
3.93x more expensive
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI is more expensive than the average camera (£1,140 vs £290).
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI is more expensive than the average camera (£1,140 vs £290).£1,140 vs £290
3 points lower DxOMark sensor score
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (70 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
What it is: The overall DxOMark sensor rating, summarizing measured image quality performance in lab testing.
When it matters: When you want a third-party benchmark to compare overall sensor image quality across different cameras.
Importance: LOW
Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (70 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.70 points vs 73 points

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Review

The dkamera.de review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI highlights a major shift to a travel-zoom category, featuring a 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 Zeiss lens in a compact, pocket-sized body. Key advantages include excellent image quality from the 1-inch sensor, 24fps continuous shooting with fast autofocus, and a refined, one-push electronic viewfinder. However, the, review notes...Read more

fotomagazin.de

06/04/2023

Review: Sony RX100 VI

The Sony RX100 VI review highlights a premium compact camera that sets itself apart with a significantly expanded 8.3x zoom lens (24-200mm equivalent), packed into a body that is only 1.8 mm thicker than its predecessor. Pros include its class-leading hybrid autofocus with an ultra-fast 0.13-second response time, and an impressive burst shooting rate of 23 frames per second with...Read more

digitec.ch

24/07/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review: A Milestone or Just Expensive?

The ⁠Digitec review highlights the Sony RX100 VI as a technical milestone, packing a 24–200mm equivalent lens into a pocket-sized body, praised for its versatile, fast 1-inch sensor. Key advantages include 24 frames-per-second burst shooting, rapid hybrid autofocus, and a convenient pop-up EVF, making it a capable tool for action and travel. However, the 8x zoom comes with...Read more

digitalphoto.de

08/10/2018

Premium Compact Camera Review: Sony RX100 VI

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI The Sony RX100 VI is an exceptionally lightweight (275g) premium compact camera that delivers remarkable performance and versatility, though it carries a steep price tag of €1,299. Built around a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor, its standout feature is a newly designed Zeiss 24-200mm equivalent zoom lens, offering immense flexibility for travel photography. The...Read more

photography-leisner.de

13/07/2019

Sony DSC-RX100 VI Review - Testing in Denmark", "Sony DSC-RX100 VI Field Test - Denmark Review

The reviewer, a professional photographer who typically shoots with full-frame DSLRs, tested the compact Sony DSC-RX100 VI during a trip to Henne Strand, Denmark, and at Legoland Billund. A major standout of the camera is its impressive dynamic range and the flexible 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 Zeiss lens, which offers a great zoom range for a broad variety of situations. The compact,...Read more

digitalkamera.de

27/07/2018

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

The Digitalkamera.de review highlights the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI as a high-performance, compact travel camera featuring a 24-200mm equivalent Zeiss lens, 20.1MP stacked sensor, and 24 fps burst shooting. Its key strengths include exceptional image quality, rapid autofocus, and an improved electronic viewfinder within an pocket-sized design. However, the review cites a high...Read more

avguide.ch

02/08/2018

Premium Compact Camera Review: Sony DSC-RX100 Mark VI

The Sony DSC-RX100 Mark VI is an exceptionally versatile, ultra-compact travel camera that packs top-tier technical specifications into a pocket-sized body. It transitions the series into a "do-everything" travel zoom by introducing an 8x optical zoom Zeiss lens (24–200mm equivalent), a major step up in focal reach from its predecessors. Its core strengths include excellent image...Read more

fotohits.de

23/07/2026

Sony RX100 Mark VI Camera Review

The Sony RX100 Mark VI is a premium, shirt-pocket-sized compact camera featuring a 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor paired with a significantly expanded 24-200mm equivalent F2.8-4.5 Zeiss lens. Designed to deliver image quality that rivals larger system cameras, it integrates advanced hardware adapted from Sony’s professional Alpha 9, including a blisteringly fast hybrid autofocus system...Read more

photographie.de

23/07/2026

SONY CYBER-SHOT RX100 VI – PHOTOGRAPHY

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI is a premium travel compact camera that stands out for its high-end performance in a remarkably small form factor. The review highlights its exceptional image quality and crisp sharpness, which successfully outclasses competitors like the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix TZ202. Key strengths (pros) include a newly constructed Zeiss...Read more

digitalkamera.de

18/03/2019

Sony DSC-RX100 VI 1-inch 8.3x zoom camera image quality tested by CHIP

The Digitalkamera.de review highlights that the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI packs a versatile 24-200mm equivalent 8.3x Zeiss zoom lens and a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor into an incredibly compact, well-built metal body. Key strengths include excellent image quality at low sensitivities, rapid 0.03-second autofocus, and high-speed 24 fps burst shooting, along with a convenient...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

19/06/2018

Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera Review

The Sony RX100 VI is a premium pocket camera featuring a versatile 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens and a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor. The review highlights several key strengths, including its impressive image quality with enhanced dynamic range and well-controlled noise up to 3200 ISO. It delivers remarkable autofocus responsiveness via 315 phase-detection points and a rapid...Read more

cnetfrance.fr

29/06/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review: Its zoom suits it so well", "Sony RX100 VI Review: The zoom looks great on it

The Sony RX100 VI is an expert premium compact camera that stands out primarily for its engineering feat of packing an expansive Zeiss 24-200mm equivalent (8.3x) zoom lens into a highly pocketable form factor. Reviewers praise its excellent image and 4K video quality, driven by a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor that maintains high sharpness, reliable exposure, and rich...Read more

01net.com

21/12/2018

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark VI review: The near-perfect premium travel compact camera

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark VI stands out as a highly advanced, ultra-compact travel camera that achieves an impressive technological feat. Equipped with a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor and a Bionz X image processor, it delivers exceptional image detail, accurate colors, and close-to-DSLR quality while remaining small enough to fit into a jeans pocket. Its headline feature is a...Read more

leclaireur.fnac.com

28/11/2018

Sony RX100 VI Lab Test: The zoom gains more range - L'Éclaireur Fnac

The Sony RX100 VI reinvents its premium compact lineup by prioritizing a versatile, high-amplitude zoom lens over raw low-light aperture speed. Designed as a travel-friendly companion, it fits a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8–4.5 lens and a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch Exmor RS sensor into a pocketable frame that is nearly identical in size to its predecessor. Its performance...Read more

tomsguide.fr

18/10/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review: Is Sony's new premium compact camera worth it?", "Sony RX100 VI Test: How good is Sony's new high-end compact camera?

The Sony DSC-RX100 VI is a 20.1-megapixel expert compact camera that offers high-quality image and video performance in a pocket-sized, lightweight design weighing 292 grams. It is highly praised for its exceptional versatility in good lighting conditions, an incredibly sharp electronic viewfinder (EVF), and a responsive, tilting LCD touchscreen that aids in shooting difficult...Read more

xavierstuder.com

13/08/2018

Multimedia review of the gorgeous and highly compact Sony RX100 VI

The Sony RX100 VI is a remarkably versatile and high-performing premium compact camera, praised for packing advanced capabilities into a pocket-sized body measuring just 10 centimetres wide. A standout feature highlighted in the review is its powerful Zeiss 24-200mm (f/2.8-4.5) zoom lens, which provides an impressive focal range that delivers excellent sharpness and accurate color...Read more

digitec.ch

24/07/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review: A Benchmark Camera or Just Overpriced?", "Sony RX100 VI Tested: The New Standard or Just Overpriced?

The Digitec review characterizes the Sony RX100 VI as a versatile, pocket-sized camera that achieves a technical milestone by offering a 24-200mm Zeiss lens in a compact body. Key pros include this extended zoom range, sharp image quality, exceptionally fast autofocus, 24 fps continuous shooting, and 4K video capabilities. Conversely, the review notes the camera is excessively...Read more

xatakafoto.com

31/10/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review: The Premium Compact Steps Up as the Perfect Travel Camera

The Sony RX100 VI is a premium travel-friendly compact camera that stands out for its high performance, incredibly fast 24 fps burst shooting, and a newly extended Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens. It retains a remarkably pocket-sized metallic body despite the significantly increased focal reach. Key advantages highlighted in the review include its quick and...Read more

photolari.com

07/06/2018

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI: Hands-on and sample photos", "Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI: First impressions and samples

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI review highlights a major radical shift in design philosophy for this advanced compact series, pivoting from a short, bright zoom lens to a highly versatile 24-200mm f2.8-4.5 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* telephoto lens. This decision significantly enhances the camera's utility as a "travel compact," cramming an 8.3x optical reach into a pocket-sized body that...Read more

cined.com

11/06/2018

Sony RX100 VI - Is it good for vloggers?

The Sony RX100 VI is a highly compact, premium 1-inch sensor camera priced at $1,200, which Sony aggressively markets toward lifestyle vloggers and professional filmmakers. In terms of advantages, the review highlights its truly impressive and massive 24-200mm ultra-zoom lens built into such a small form factor, alongside an exceptionally fast and responsive autofocus system....Read more

fotocamerapro.it

19/09/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review, Test, Features, and Comparison

The Sony RX100 VI is an advanced, premium pocket-sized travel camera that stands out for its exceptional image sharpness and versatile 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 ZEISS optical zoom lens. Key strengths highlighted in the review include its blindingly fast hybrid autofocus system—clocking in at just 0.03 seconds—and a continuous burst shooting capability of up to 24 frames per second with...Read more

tomshw.it

12/09/2018

Sony RX100 VI Review: New Life with the 24-200mm

The Tom's Hardware review positions the Sony DSC-RX100 Mark VI as a high-end, highly versatile compact camera that represents a major evolution in its class, primarily due to its brand-new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens. It is heavily praised as the ultimate travel companion because it packs a relatively large 1-inch 20.1 MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, advanced 4K video...Read more

dday.it

08/06/2018

Sony RX100 VI: Impressions and Samples with the New Premium Compact Camera", "Sony RX100 VI: First Impressions and Sample Photos with the New Premium...

The Sony RX100 VI is a premium, pocket-sized compact camera featuring a 1-inch 20MP sensor and a versatile, image-stabilised Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 lens. Upgraded from its predecessor's shorter 70mm range, this model boasts triple the zoom magnification alongside improved autofocus capabilities, offering 315 phase-detection points and highly effective Eye-AF tracking....Read more

tuttodigitale.it

01/07/2018

Sony RX100 VI compact camera - Tutto Digitale

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI (DSC-RX100M6) is reviewed as a premium, pocket-sized compact camera that introduces significant hardware updates over its predecessors, despite retaining the same 20.1 MP 1-inch CMOS Exmor RS sensor and Bionz X processor. The most notable evolution is its new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 8x optical zoom lens, which extends the focal reach from the previous...Read more

fotografia.it

08/06/2018

First impressions and first shots with the new Sony RX100 VI

On the downside, the longer zoom range forced a compromise in lens brightness, dropping the maximum aperture from the previous f/1.8-2.8 down to a darker f/2.8-4. The reviewer notes that while the background bokeh at f/4 is pleasant, the physical limitations of the 1-inch sensor mean depth of field remains restricted. Ergonomically, the camera lacks a physical grip or ridge to...Read more

photofacts.nl

08/06/2018

The Sony RX100 VI in practice

The review evaluates the Sony RX100 VI, a high-end compact camera praised for packing an impressively large 24-200mm optical zoom range into a pocket-sized, sturdy body. Equipped with a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor, a tilting touchscreen with a selfie mode, and a pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder, it is highly recommended as a discreet reiscamera for vacationers and street...Read more

focusmagazine.nl

29/08/2018

Sony RX100 VI, a versatile travel companion", "Sony RX100 VI, versatile travel companion

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is a premium 20-megapixel, 1-inch stacked CMOS compact camera that packs high-end technology from Sony's Alpha mirrorless lineup into a pocket-sized 300-gram body. Its standout feature is a completely redesigned Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm equivalent lens, offering nearly triple the reach of its predecessor and making it an exceptional travel...Read more

focus-review.com

22/09/2018

Full Review: Sony RX100 VI

Summary of Pros and Cons Pros: Ultra-compact build: Extremely lightweight (300g) and highly portable for travel. Massive zoom reach: Features a versatile 24-200mm equivalent telephoto range. Class-leading speed: Blazing fast 24 fps continuous raw/JPEG shooting with tracking autofocus. Excellent video specs: Supports oversampled 4K video alongside 40x slow-motion recording modes....Read more

bright.nl

20/07/2018

Sony RX100 IV, V, & VI Review: 4K Video and Zoom Test

The Sony RX100 VI compact camera is evaluated as a highly portable "point-and-shoot" device that aims to justify its premium €1,300 price tag in a market dominated by smartphones. While a standard smartphone camera costs half as much, this review highlights that the RX100 VI stands out significantly due to its advanced physical hardware capabilities. The core advantage of this...Read more

consumentenbond.nl

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI - Test, Reviews & Prices

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is evaluated by Consumentenbond as a robust, pocket-sized advanced compact camera designed with a premium metal appearance. It features a solid, slightly heavy build that accommodates one-handed operation and leaves ample thumb room on the back plate. The camera stands out for its high-performance Zeiss lens with an 8x optical zoom range (24–200mm...Read more

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