Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

8x zoom lens. Large 1-inch image sensor. 20MP resolution. Up to 24fps Raw image capture. Tilting LCD. Large pop-up EVF. 4K video with HDR support. Ultra slow-motion at 1080p.

Expensive. Can't start video while images are writing to card. Limited touch functions. Dense menu system.

Bottom Line: 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 RX100 VI is something of a departure for the RX100 series: offering a more extensive zoom range but giving up some of its large sensor's low light ability by pairing it with a less bright lens. This makes it much more of a do-everything family...

Very good quality and versatility in bright light ; Excellent electronic viewfinder ; Many shooting modes ; Lots of high-quality video options ; Shoots up to 24 frames per second ; RAW files

It's expensive ; Images and video are noisy in some low-light scenarios ; Can't capture time-lapse video clips

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

Impressive lens gives sharp images all through its really useful zoom range ; Very good image quality with reliable exposure ; Remarkably fast autofocus and continuous shooting means you should never miss a shot ; Pop-up viewfinder and tilting screen...

Small, slippery body is far too easy to drop without an accessory grip ; Far too expensive compared to its competitors ; Tiny buttons can make operation frustrating ; Comparatively poor battery life

If you can afford it, and are prepared to put up with its foibles, the Sony RX100 VI is a phenomenally capable pocket travel camera, if not quite as good value as Panasonic’s TZ series.

High image quality from one-inch sensor ; Tilting touch-sensitive screen ; 4K video

Very high price ; Slightly awkward handling ; Limited zoom range

Built-in EVF ; Compact design ; 24fps burst shooting ; Sophisticated AF system ; Excellent image quality ; Advanced 4K video

Some handling issues ; No built-in ND filter ; No microphone port ; Card slot only UHS-I ; Limited touchscreen control ; Pricey compared to rivals

In many respects the RX100 VI is one of the best compact cameras out there. Certainly there's nothing else that can touch it when it comes to performance, while the images from the 20.1 megapixel sensor are excellent. But its strength is also its...

Tiny size considering its 1in sensor ; Superb photo and video quality ; Fast and accurate autofocus ; Useful pop-up viewfinder ; Sturdy metal body

It’s very expensive ; Small buttons might irritate some ; New zoom limits maximum aperture at longer focal lengths

Stunning image quality ; Lovely build ; Excellent AF

Battery drains quite quickly ; It’s so expensive

A dinky yet luxurious point-and-shoot that will zoom in on the action with razor precision delivering stunning images and video.