jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I went through several of the RX100 series, and I went back to my DSLRs. I prefer a larger body with larger, spaced-out controls. I have a couple of smaller cameras for when I want a "pocket camera," but my daily shooter is a D750.

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The Sony RX100VI is internally well stabilized. However, small camera works best with small hands.

banjoboy Loc: Austin, TX

I’ve had 3 models of the RX100 line and my only suggestion is to be sure to try one before you make the deal. It doesn’t have to be the VI, just one of them with an EVF so you can see if that works for you and to see if your hands work with the controls. Mine didn’t. Images were fine, and stabilization seemed good too. You might give Olympus models a try - outstanding stabilization and lightweight with a larger sensor. Just some random thoughts.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

If you click "quote reply" under the post you are answering as I did here, we can tell who you are talking to.

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

Small light cameras shake much more easily than big heavy ones. I suggest a monopod could be a better option.

bkwaters

Fantastic camera. I love it. And now that it’s easy to blur backgrounds in software, the mediocre DOF control is less of an issue. Just buy extra batteries.

Johnrwisdom Loc: NYC

Tiny camera with tiny controls but very happy with its performance as an alternative to Sony full frame bodies I use for professional work. Get an add-on grip or strap for security. Might look at the Sony 6000 line as a slightly larger option. Can’t go wrong with Sony products!

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

I purchased a Sony HX99 which I think is the same size as the RX100VI. You would have to check. I have large hands and the Sony HX99 was simply too small for me to use with confidence. I gave it to my wife. Other than the fact that it was too small for me, it was a great little camera--long zoom range and great build quality. It was just too small for me.

Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO

I only use the RX100 VI after replacing all my cameras. It has worked very well for me. Yes, it is small, and I have big hands which is sometimes a problem.
All the advice shared on the menu learning is accurate as I switched from Canon. It took awhile. I have tried all the Hx 100 series, and the VI is the best. Stay away from the HX 99 as the images are soft as you can see from the image posted by billnikon. I also have the HX 80 which is similar with a longer zoom, but the viewfinder is cranky to use and not all shots are pristine. Again, the HX100VI is the best. Check out my images from the last 2 years so see for yourself how this camera performs.

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

As I said, I have the RX100 III, it has the EVF and a Zeiss f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11 with 7 blade aperture, plus built-in 3-stop ND filter, but it is only a 24 - 70mm which is not so great. Still, even with that I am happy. I'm sure the newer ones are terrific.

nealbralley Loc: Kansas

I haven't used the newer RX100 series cameras, but my RX100III works very well; I have no complaints although it only has a 24-70mm lens. However, the lens is f/1.8-2.8 which makes it quite fast. I am sure the RX100VI and VII are likely excellent as well.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I have the 100 M3. It is not my main camera, but I love it. I didn't want the long lens, so this was a good find for me.

nealbralley Loc: Kansas

I have a Sony RX100iii, which has a fast 24-70mm, f/1.8-2.8 lens. It produces excellent images. Some of the other models have a longer focal length reach, but their lenses are slower. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the RX100 series cameras. For a pocket/travel camera, they are tough to beat.

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

I have the Sony RX100 VII and just love it. I also have Full Frame, APS-C and m4/3's. And a Nikon P1000 too. But the RX100 VII is small, in fact small enough to fit in some pockets and certainly easy to carry with me when I don't want to carry a bigger camera.

The main purpose for having this camera is that it is small. And produces great results.

I did buy a wide angle lens for it, made by Ulanzi and called the WL-1. It is designed for the RX100 VII but I don't see any reference to it working with the RX100 VI. It can work as a wide angle adapter starting at 18mm instead of the built-in 24mm. And the outer portion of the lens can be unscrewed providing a 10x macro lens.

It is held on with a sticky attachment that gives it 52mm thread to screw in things like filters too.

https://www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-wl-1-zv1-wide-angle-additional-lens-for-cameras?variant=37764928733377

https://www.amazon.com/ULANZI-Angle-Camera-Vlogger-Additional/dp/B08M9FPYC6

Here is a picture taken at 18mm using it. There is a bit of vignetting which would go away if I zoomed in just a tiny bit.

And the 2nd image is one using the threads to screw in a 55mm Minolta #1 closeup lens (and using a 52-55mm step up ring)

One more thing. It was the RX100 V that was the last one to use 24-70mm and both the VI and VII use the 24-200mm lens.

The 24-70mm equivalent lens is a faster lens and ranges from f1.8 to f2.8. The VI and VII models with the 24-200mm equivalent lenses range from f2.8 to f4.5. I don't find any IQ problems with the 24-200mm and I don't suspect there to be much difference in IQ compared to the 24-70mm lens versions.

Adding a third image taken at 200mm at about 3 feet from the flower without a closeup lens.

These 3 images were all JPEGs straight out of the camera to show what the camera can do.

Finally adding one with the WL-1 acting as a 10x macro lens.

18mm wide angle using WL-1

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Closeup using Minolta #1 closeup lens

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200mm of flower from about 3 feet

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WL-1 acting as 10x macro lens

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