Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Detailed Review

In additional Cyber-shot RX100 VI was introduced by Sony in June 2018. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category.

Sony is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Sony.

Also Cyber-shot RX100 VI has a 1″ CMOS sensor with size of 13 x 9 mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″).

Picture of Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel.

The Sony supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Sony’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use.

The magnifcation is c. 0.59x, an average value for an electronic viewfinder.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s shutter speed varies from 1/32000s to 30s.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s sensitivity goes from 125 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI supports all general exposure modes.

The Sony allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s auto focus processor uses 315 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects).

Manual focus is also possible with the Sony, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Sony.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 0.92 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Cyber-shot RX100 VI video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI Video parameters:

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Connect the Sony to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Sony supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. Sony MemorySticks can be used, too.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI works with a NP-BX1 LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 240 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the Cyber-shot RX100 VI.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s battery battery parameters:

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI’s dimensions are 101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8mm³. (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.7″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 301 grams (9.7 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Cyber-shot RX100 VI:

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Cyber-shot RX100 VI is not much bigger: