Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

General	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Brand	Sony	Sony
Model	Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Predecessor Model	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Successor Model	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
MSRP	$1200/£1150	$1200/£1200/€1300
Camera Type	Point & Shoot	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Advanced Compact	Advanced Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Sensor Type	Stacked CMOS	Stacked CMOS
Sensor Size	1-inch	1-inch
Sensor Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Total Pixels	20.9 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	20.1 Megapixel	20.1 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	125 - 12,800	125 - 12,800
Boosted ISO Range	80 - 25,600	64 - 12,800

Photo	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Processor	Bionz X	Bionz X
Max Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Other Resolutions	3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920)
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Extra fine, fine, standard	Extra fine, fine, standard
Timelapse Recording	With downloadable app
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
WB Bracketing

Focus	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Number of Focus Points	315	357
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Focal Length	9 - 72 mm	9 - 72 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range	24 - 200 mm	24 - 200 mm
Optical Zoom	8.3x	8.3x
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 - 4.5	f/2.8 - 4.5
Min Normal Focus Distance	8 cm	8 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance	8 cm	8 cm
Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization Compensation	4 stops	4 stops

Screen	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Screen Type	Tilting	Tilting
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,229k dot	921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View

Viewfinder	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.59x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.59x	0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359k dot	2,360k dot
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3	-4 to +3

Shutter	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/32000 sec	1/32000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	24.0 fps	90.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 24 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 233 Frames (JPEG)	Up to 20 fps at 20.1 MP Up to 90 fps at 20.1 MP

Flash	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Flash On Off Rear Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync	Auto Flash On Off Rear Sync Slow Sync
Flash Range	5.90 m at Auto ISO	5.90 m at Auto ISO
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash Connection

Exposure	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)	±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±3 (3 frames )	±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)

DXO	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
DxO Low Light ISO		418
DxO Color Depth		21.8
DxO Dynamic Range		12.4
DxO Overall Score		63

Video	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Internal Recording Modes	AVCHD/MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/240/250/480/500/1000 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps	MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD/MP4 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Webcam Functionality
Unlimited Video Recording
IP Streaming

Terminals	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Audio I/O	No	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
Power I/O	1 x Micro-USB Input	1 x Micro-USB Input
Other I/O	1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)	1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Micro
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Mono	Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output

Connectivity	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC
Mobile App Compatible

Environmental	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature		32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Dimensions	102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69")	102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69")
Weight (inc. batteries)	301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)	302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.15 x 4.7 x 3"	6 x 4.6 x 2.85"
Package Weight	1.185 lb	1.05 lb

Power and Storage	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Battery Pack	NP-BX1	NP-BX1
Battery Life	240 shots	260 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage		0
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo

Other	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Self Timer
Orientation Sensor
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System

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