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

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2018August 2019
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 range125–12800100–12800
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 and AVCHD 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 100–12800; extended ISO 64/80 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorUpgraded BIONZ X and front-end LSIBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–200 mm equivalent24–200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–4.5f/2.8–4.5
Optical zoom8×8×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst24 fps20 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 9–72 mm actual focal length; 15 elements in 12 groups including eight aspheric elements; no built-in ND filterZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 9–72 mm; 15 elements in 12 groups including eight aspheric elements; no built-in ND filter
Autofocus315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; High-density Tracking AF and Eye AF; touch focus and touchpad focus-point control357 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies
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; mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; minimum durations and Bulb availability depend on exposure mode
Burst detailContinuous 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.Continuous Hi reaches 20 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking under the maker's conditions. Single Burst captures only seven frames at 30, 60 or 90 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; it is not continuous 90 fps shooting.
Stabilisation detailOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correctionOptical correction for stills; movie Intelligent Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
Flash–Built-in manually raised flash
Exposure controls–Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual exposure and memory recall; assignable lens ring and Fn menu
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, 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.XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps in NTSC mode or 25 fps in PAL mode, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR modes use lower-resolution sensor readout and upscale to Full HD. At the default temperature setting, continuous 4K recording is approximately five minutes (Sony launch release).
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilts approximately 180° upwards and 90° downwards; touch focus and shutter control, with menu navigation using buttons (Digital Camera World); dots count colour subpixelsScreen tilts approximately 180° upwards and 90° downwards; 921,600 dots count subpixels rather than that many image pixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable one-push 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnificationRetractable 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs260 photographs
Body weight274 g275 g
Release detailSony UK announced the camera on 5 June 2018 and specified European shipment in July 2018; month precision is retained.August 2019 month precision; Sony Hong Kong's 7 August release says available but also gives 8–13 August pre-orders. Sony Japan specifies 30 August retail availability.
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 or faster SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFCWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC
Battery life detailNP-BX1; approximately 240 photographs using the monitor or 220 using the viewfinder (CIPA); 310 with automatic monitor-off set to two secondsNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 260 photographs with the monitor or 240 with the viewfinder; 310 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds
ChargingUSB charging and USB power supply supportedUSB charging and USB power supply supported during shooting and playback
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 274 g body only; 301 g including battery and SD cardApproximately 275 g body only; 302 g including battery and SD card
In the box–NP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, strap adaptor and instructions

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