Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 VI

Sony RX100 IV

The Sony RX100 IV is the fourth instalment in what has become our favourite compact camera series. Since its beginnings in 2012, it's given us pocket-friendly models that offer image quality good enough to satisfy high-end DSLR-wielders on those days when taking out a large camera just isn't on the...

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV review

It may seem that I've picked up on quite a few negatives here, but the RX100 IV is an excellent compact camera – and, crucially, it produces excellent images. And it would be easier to let those smaller niggles slide with a product which didn't come with such a high asking price, but they disappoint...

An excellent next edition

Having owned two other editions of this model i'm more than happy with this Upgrade,an excellent little camera.

Powerful options

Barely a week in use . . . I like it. Powerful pocket camera . . . and complex to pack all of that into a small form factor. Does most of what my full frame DSLR does. Have used lesser pocket cameras before. Looking forward to learning and using all the advanced features.

Sony RX100 VI Review

Sony RX100 VI review: a tiny powerhouse

The point-and-shoot fit for a photographer

I would recommend this camera

Extremely advanced compact pocket sized camera with top specifications, superb image quality, and fast responsive autofocus. It has a better zoom than the previous RX100 models and takes beautiful videos. I did buy the Sony grip for it which improves handling.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI delivers premium image quality, fit and finish, and features in a pocketable form factor, but demands a hefty price. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI ($1,199.99) is essentially the RX10, but smaller. It covers the same zoom range as Sony's first 1-inch bridge camera, and while its lens isn't as bright when zoomed in, it fits into your pocket. It doesn't come cheap, however: At $1,200, it's the most expensive pocket camera we've seen that doesn't boast a Hasselblad or Leica badge. Its image quality and build are top notch, helping to justify the price tag and earn our Editors' Choice recommendation. If you like the idea of the camera, but struggle to justify its cost, the $800 Panasonic ZS200 is a good, more affordable alternative—but aside from its longer zoom range, it's not quite the equal of the RX100 VI. Design: Big Zoom, Small Body The original version of the RX100 was a groundbreaking camera at the time of its 2012 release. Its 1-inch image sensor ran circles around competing point-and-shoot cameras—the sensor format is about four times as large as image sensors found in typical point-and-...

Sony DSC-RX100 VI Review: One Packed Camera

The Sony DSC-RX100 VI offers powerful features and very-good-quality images and video, but it's extremely pricey.

Sony RX100 VI review

There are so many great things about the Sony RX100 VI, but before you go into a dizzying spell of lust where it seems like nothing will become between you and the thing you so much desire, let’s talk about its flaws. The lack of mic port is an oversight, especially considering all the great video features. And with the aperture now starting at f/2.8 as opposed to f/1.8, it’s not going to perform wonderfully in low light. What’s more, it’s not even slightly weather-proof. However, not only does it hit the right design notes, it shoots a staggering 24 fps at full resolution and has an AF faster than you can blink. The tilting screen makes it mega handy for taking subtle close-up street scenes, and it’ll be just as good at sweeping landscapes, making it truly an all-rounder. And one last but crucial point is that honking great big zoom, which is truly a modern marvel for something so teeny. It’s the camera that you can find space for, not matter how much stuff you’re carrying. It’ll do so much of the grunt work with its demonly fast autofocusing, so you can enjoy your holiday and just take great photos. Photos that will look head, shoulders, knees and toes better than anything you’ll shoot from your smartphone.