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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Comparison

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Sony RX100 VI

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing RX100 VI and RX100 VA, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Sony. Both Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA cameras have 20.0MP 1" sensors. Sony RX100 VI was introduced to market in June 2018 and Sony RX100 VA was launched in July 2018. There is only 1 months difference between RX100 VI and RX100 VA so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

RX100 VI and RX100 VA are members of Sony's RX100 series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Sony RX100 Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Sony RX100 VII
  
2019 20.0MP - 1" 20.0 fps 102 x 58 x 43mm 302g
Sony RX100 VA
2018 20.0MP - 1" 24.0 fps 102 x 58 x 41mm 299g
Sony RX100 VI
2018 20.0MP - 1" 24.0 fps 102 x 58 x 43mm 301g
Sony RX100 V
  
2016 20.0MP - 1" 24.0 fps 102 x 58 x 41mm 299g
Sony RX100 IV
  
2015 20.0MP - 1" 16.0 fps 102 x 58 x 41mm 298g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-06-05
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 301g. 102 x 58 x 43 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Compare

Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-07-13
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 299g. 102 x 58 x 41 mm

Sony RX100 VI was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Battery Life
240 shots vs 220 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 70mm 130 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8.3x vs 2.9x more flexible focal coverage
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Weight
299 g vs 301 g 2 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 4.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.2m vs 5.9m 4.3m longer range
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 24.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX100 VI has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69″) and weighs 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX100 VA has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61″) and weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA. Sony RX100 VI has the same height and width with Sony RX100 VA. On the other hand, with a thickness of 43mm, it is 2mm thicker.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony RX100 VA is 2g lighter than the Sony RX100 VI but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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RX100 VI
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA have 1" sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the RX100 VI and RX100 VA sensor size comparison.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA Cameras


Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA Lens Specs Comparison

Sony RX100 VI features a 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 8.3x zoom lens whereas Sony RX100 VA features a 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 2.9x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony RX100 VA is faster than Sony RX100 VI at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony RX100 VI has 130mm longer reach than the Sony RX100 VA. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX100 VA is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

RX100 VI
RX100 VA
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

RX100 VI
RX100 VA
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

RX100 VI
RX100 VA
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

RX100 VI
RX100 VA
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony RX100 VI for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VA for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony RX100 VI for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony RX100 VA for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Sony RX100 VI for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VA for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
70 mm Tele Lens
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Sony RX100 VI for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX100 VA for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
301g
Body Thickness 43mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
299g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 41mm
2.9X Optical Zoom
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Sony RX100 VI for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VA for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VA: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony RX100 VI and Sony RX100 VA scores compare:

Sony RX100 VI
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #222 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Sony RX100 VA
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #32 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #248 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Sony RX100 VI has a higher Overall Score than the Sony RX100 VA and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 VI Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2018-06-05 2018-07-13
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1" 1"
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 315 315
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-200 mm (8.3x) 24-70 mm (2.9x)
Max Aperture F2.8-4.5 F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range 8cm 5cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,229k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x 0.59x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 24.0 fps 24.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 301g 299g
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm 102 x 58 x 41mm
Battery Life 240 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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