Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 VI

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is a pocket-sized powerhouse characterised by an impressive line-up of stills and video capabilities. The RX100 VI distinguishes itself in the series through its extended zoom, and a 24-200mm-equivalent ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens covering wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths for greater shooting flexibility. Gaining the most from the updated lens design is the 1-inch 20.1MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, along with an improved BIONZ X image processor, for fast shooting performance to 24 fps, high sensitivity to ISO 12800, and UHD 4K video recording. The sensor's design also provides a 315-point hybrid AF system for quick and accurate focus performance and subject tracking in both stills and video modes. A stacked design and front-end LSI also contribute to quickened operation and enhanced image quality.

Even with the integrated 24-200mm, the form factor of the RX100 VI remains nearly as compact as ever, but still without sacrificing on functionality. In addition to a pop-up 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, a 3.0-inch 921.6k-dot LCD touchscreen can be used. The LCD display features a tilting design to support working from high and low angles and its touch capability permits the use of Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functions. The camera also sports wireless connectivity for sharing imagery to a linked mobile device or for embedding location information from your smartphone.

Features of the Sony RX100 VI

• ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T * 24-200 mm F2.8 - F4.5 zoom lens
• Compact housing of the popular RX100 series
• The fastest autofocus (AF) in the world with 0.03 seconds
• 315 phase detection AF points with 65% coverage of the image
• 1-inch 20.1 MP Stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and improved BIOZ X image processing processor with front-end LSI
• 24 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking
• Optical image stabilisation is equivalent to a 4-stop faster shutter speed
• 4K HDR movie recording without pixel loss, plus 4K HDR for a direct HDR work flow

1-inch 20.1MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor & BIONZ X image processor

The 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor makes use of an advanced stacked structure with an integrated DRAM chip and is able to deliver outstanding image quality at up to ISO 12800 with incredibly fast performance. This sensor is linked to an updated BIONZ X image processor and front-end LSI, which dramatically improve the speed and throughput of the entire imaging system, enabling continuous shooting with AF/AE at up to 24 fps. An expanded buffer makes continuous shooting possible for longer bursts, up to 233 JPEGs. The front-end LSI and enhanced sensor performance also improve overall image quality, especially at higher sensitivities, by reducing noise and offering higher perceived resolution and color definition.

ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm lens

The integrated ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens offers an impressive 24-200mm equivalent range, allowing you to shoot in a wide range of situations. The updated zoom range offers greater shooting versatility while still retaining a compact form factor due to the f/2.8-4.5 maximum aperture range. The optical design incorporates eight aspherical elements, including four advanced aspherical (AA) elements, to greatly reduce aberrations and distortions in order to achieve high sharpness and accurate rendering. A ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to suppress reflections and glare for improved contrast and colour fidelity.

The flexible reach is complemented by four stop-effective optical SteadyShot image stabilisation, which minimises the appearance of camera shake to suit hand-held shooting in low-light conditions. Additionally, Clear Image Zoom can also be used to further extend the effective reach of the zoom with nearly no image degradation.

Fast hybrid AF system with 315 phase-detection points

The RX100 VI is equipped with an on-sensor phase-detection AF system that significantly improves autofocus speed for both photo and video. The camera uses a hybrid system with 315 phase-detection points that cover approximately 65% of the frame along with a contrast-detection system to provide fast, accurate focusing in a range of situations. The RX100 VI is able to lock onto subjects quickly, in just 0.03 seconds, and it can use AF tracking when shooting at 24 fps.

In order to make operation seamless, an accelerated display system offers reduced blackout for easier tracking when using either the EVF or LCD. Furthermore, an AF-A mode is available, which will allow the camera to automatically switch from AF-S and AF-C mode as the situation needs.

UHD 4K video recording

The RX100 VI is capable of recording UHD 4K video at 30/24 fps and of producing movies with exceptional clarity. By using a full pixel readout without binning, the camera collects about 1.7x the information needed for 4K output. This oversampling helps to increase clarity while reducing the impact of moiré and edges. Fast Hybrid AF is available during movie shooting for ensuring accurate, fast tracking using phase-detection AF points. The camera also offers Sony's advanced XAVC S format for recording a high bit rates up to 100 Mb/s. In addition to high-resolution internal recording, uncompressed HDMI output also enables the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.

In the box

• Sony RX100 VI
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack
• AC adapter
• Micro USB cable
• Wrist band + adapter