Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VI

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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VI

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 III
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Sony RX100 II advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Less expensive
$598 vs $699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Sony RX100 II

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~2.00 vs 2.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 100 mm
Capture objects farther away
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 9.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 13 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

New, 20.2MP, 1-inch type, backside illuminated (BSI) image sensor produces superb image quality, with particular improvements in low light and high ISO; 3-inch tilting rear LCD screen handy for composing shots from difficult angles; Fast all-around performer with quick autofocus and virtually no shutter lag; New, multi-interface hotshoe for adding a strobe or optional electronic viewfinder; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.
Bigger and heavier than previous model; More expensive than previous model; Reduced burst performance when shooting RAW files; Somewhat confusing menu structure and control layout; Wi-Fi features can be difficult to set up.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100

Sony RX100 II

Sony RX100

$598
1 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1074
1 inch

Faster RAW shooting

Compare Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100

$949
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$1074
1 inch

Larger lens aperture
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 II

Sony RX100 III

$598
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 III

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoot 4K video

$748
1 inch

Larger lens aperture
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Canon G7X

Sony RX100 II

Canon G7X

$598
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Sony RX100 II vs Canon G7X

Sony RX100 VI

Canon G7X

$949
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$699
1 inch

Larger lens aperture
Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Canon G7X

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 II

Sony RX100 IV

$598
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$898
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 IV

$949
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$898
1 inch

Larger lens aperture
Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 IV

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 II

Panasonic ZS100

$598
1 inch

Larger lens aperture
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony RX100 II vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

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