Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI is a premium compact that packs a 24-200mm equivalent zoom into a genuinely pocketable body, making it one of the most versatile pocket cameras ever built. Reviewers consistently praise its impressive autofocus system (315 phase-detect points with eye AF), fast 24 fps burst shooting, and solid image quality from the 20.1MP one-inch stacked sensor. The build quality and feature set are top-tier, including a pop-up OLED EVF, tilting touchscreen, 4K video with S-Log profiles, and even 960 fps slow motion.
The tradeoff for that long zoom, however, is a variable aperture that narrows to f/4.5 at the telephoto end, which limits low-light performance and background blur compared to earlier RX100 models with brighter lenses. Reviewers also note that the premium price tag is steep, even for this category, and battery life from the small NP-BX1 pack is modest at best. There's no mic input, which vloggers and video creators may miss, and the single SD card slot offers no backup redundancy.
For photographers who value reach and portability over maximum aperture, the RX100 VI delivers a compelling package. It's best suited to travel, events, and run-and-gun shooting where a larger camera isn't practical but quality and flexibility still matter.
- Highly versatile 24-200mm zoom in a truly pocketable body
- Fast and accurate 315-point phase-detect autofocus with eye AF
- Excellent build quality with pop-up EVF and tilting touchscreen
- 24 fps burst shooting and 4K video with S-Log2/S-Log3 profiles
- 960 fps high-speed video in Full HD
- Variable aperture narrows to f/4.5 at telephoto, limiting low-light capability
- Premium price is steep even for a high-end compact
- Short battery life from the small NP-BX1 pack
- No microphone input for serious video work
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The Sony RX100 VI is a high-end compact camera aimed at pros, enthusiasts and vloggers. Successor to the RX100 V, it shares the same 20 Megapixel 1in sensor.
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About this product
24-200mm zoom.
Specs
- Usb
- Micro-USB (USB 2.0)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- Card Slot
- SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo (single slot)
- Mic Input
- No
- Battery
- NP-BX1 (3.6V, 1240 mAh)
- Waterproof
- No
- Weight Grams
- 301 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 8.3x
- Aperture Range
- f/2.8-4.5
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-200mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 8 cm (Wide), 1 m (Telephoto)
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Log Profiles
- S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 960 fps (1920 x 1080)
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Eye Af
- Yes (available in AF-C mode)
- Af Speed
- 0.03 sec
- Iso Range
- 125-12800 (extended 80-12800)
- Viewfinder
- 0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36M-dot, pop-up
- Color Space
- BT.2020 support
- Focus Modes
- AF-S, AF-C, AF-A
- Hdmi Output
- Micro-HDMI (4:2:2 uncompressed)
- Lens Design
- 15 elements in 12 groups (4 AA, 2 ED)
- Touch Focus
- Yes
- Lens Coating
- ZEISS T* anti-reflective
- Video Formats
- XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
- Built In Flash
- Yes, pop-up
- High Frame Rate
- Up to 960 fps (Full HD)
- Continuous Shooting
- 24 fps (up to 233 JPEG)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/32000 to 30 sec
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/2000 to 30 sec
- Phase Detection Af Points
- 315 (covers 65% of frame)
- Sensor Size
- 1.0-type (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS (stacked, BSI)
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.1 MP
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch, 921.6k-dot, 180° tilting touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Front Screen
- No
- Release Date
- June 2018
- Launch Price Usd
- $1,199.99
- Horizon Lock
- No
- Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot (4.0-stop equivalent)
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