Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Alpha NEX-6

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Alpha NEX-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberNEX-6RX100 VII
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dsc-rx100m7
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20122019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120102
Width (mm)4343
Height (mm)6758
Weight (g)469302
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony RX100 VI
SuccessorSony A6000-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HDSony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.6116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.513.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.782.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score78-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,018-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2544 x 2544(6.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.720
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1244x420
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
Movie max framerate (fps)601,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compatible
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfacesZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 15 elements in 12 groups, including 4 AA (advanced aspherical) and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0024.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.009.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.138
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)258
Filter thread (mm)40-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible SpotFast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 357 PDAF points, 425 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopterPop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.090.22
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1413
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100-25600Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night SceneScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear-sync.
  • red-eye reduction on/off
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentAuto ISO: Approx. 0.4m to 5.9m (1.31 ft. to 19.35 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0 m to 3.1m (3.28 ft. to 10.17 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti-Interface (Mi) Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
  • external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.610.4
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.640.51
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.720
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12169
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.820
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1077
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.820
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)977
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.380.17
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s-
Startup time (s)21.8
Play -> record time (s)1.11.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.56.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360260
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270240
Battery life, video (minutes)-40
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter ver. 4
  • playmemories home
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe-



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