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

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2016July 2018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS stacked CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 moviesJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S and AVCHD movies
ISO detailStandard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settingsStandard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZ X and front-end LSIUpgraded BIONZ X and front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–70 mm equivalent24–200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–2.8f/2.8–4.5
Optical zoom2.9×8×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst24 fps24 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in three-stop ND filterZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 9–72 mm actual focal length; 15 elements in 12 groups including eight aspheric elements; no built-in ND filter
Autofocus315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; High-density Tracking AF and Eye AF; touch focus and touchpad focus-point control
ShutterElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits applyElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
Burst detailContinuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 150 Fine JPEG photographs under Sony launch-test conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3.5 fps.Continuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 233 Fine JPEG photographs under Sony launch-test conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3 fps.
Stabilisation detailOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correctionOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correction
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR uses lower-resolution sensor readout and upscales to Full HD. Sony specifies approximately five minutes of continuous 4K recording.XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles and proxy recording. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR uses lower-resolution sensor readout and upscales to Full HD; approximately five-minute 4K clips noted by SonyAlphaLab.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,800921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (Photography Blog and Expert Reviews); dots count colour subpixelsTilts approximately 180° upwards and 90° downwards; touch focus and shutter control, with menu navigation using buttons (Digital Camera World); dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnificationRetractable one-push 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs240 photographs
Body weight272 g274 g
Release detailSony UK announced the camera on 6 October 2016 and specified November 2016 availability in the UK and Ireland; month precision is retained.Sony UK announced the camera on 5 June 2018 and specified European shipment in July 2018; month precision is retained.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC cardSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; supported PlayMemories Camera Apps at launchWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC
Battery life detailNP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)NP-BX1; approximately 240 photographs using the monitor or 220 using the viewfinder (CIPA); 310 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds
ChargingUSB charging and USB power supply supportedUSB charging and USB power supply supported
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 274 g body only; 301 g including battery and SD card

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