Sony RX100 VI vs Nikon D780

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Sony RX100 VI vs Nikon D780

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VI Review.
See real-world photos taken with the RX100 VI.

35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon D780 Review.
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Differences

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Nikon D780

Less expensive
$699* vs $2097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
42 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
301g vs 840g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D780 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

2260 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
786k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony RX100 VI Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon D780, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon D780 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Nikon D780

Panasonic ZS100

$1830
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D780 vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony RX100 VI

Canon 5D Mark IV

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$2099
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D780

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1830
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2099
35mm

NFC
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D780 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS200

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$648
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS200

Nikon D780

Panasonic ZS200

$1830
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$648
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D780 vs Panasonic ZS200

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Sony RX100 VI

Pentax K-1 II

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D780

Pentax K-1 II

$1830
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII

Nikon D780

Sony RX100 VII

$1830
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon D780 vs Sony RX100 VII

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