Sony
RX100 VI
1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time Eye AF — the travel zoom king.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2018
Sony
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
RX100 VII is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
RX100 VI
Wins
RX100 VII
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARX100 VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
- ARX100 VI has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 260 shots)
- ARX100 VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 357)
- ARX100 VI has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareRX100 VI
102 × 58 × 42 mm
301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
RX100 VI is 1mm thinner than RX100 VII.
RX100 VI is 1 g lighter than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm RX100 VI · 43mm RX100 VII
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
RX100 VI
102 × 58 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 58 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
RX100 VI
102 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
RX100 VI
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
RX100 VI
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 357 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only RX100 VI supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 42.8
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RX100 VI
Pros
- ✓24–200mm pocket zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Small controls
- –Superseded by VII
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, RX100 VI or RX100 VII?
RX100 VI scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for RX100 VII — 301g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the RX100 VI and RX100 VII?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
Do the RX100 VI and RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
RX100 VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the RX100 VI or the RX100 VII?
RX100 VI reaches 15 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the RX100 VI and RX100 VII?
RX100 VI weighs 301 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the RX100 VI is 1 g lighter.
Do the RX100 VI and RX100 VII record 4K video?
RX100 VI: 4K up to 60p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the RX100 VI and RX100 VII weather sealed?
RX100 VI: No. RX100 VII: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the RX100 VI and 260 shots for the RX100 VII, giving the RX100 VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
RX100 VI launched at $1,199 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The RX100 VI is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.