Here is our expectation of the popular premium series compact, Sony RX100VI camera. The RX100-series Sony is one of the most popular fixed-lens camera in the company’s lineup.
Sony has registered a new camera code “WW940439” recently. According to recent reports this new camera “WW940439” would be Sony RX100 VI (RX100 M6).
Sony has a schedule of this products and introduce a new version every year. The device in question is a high-end model that would be the replacement of RX100V. There is no signal of a successor model from the beginning of 2017. In this post you’ll find what we expect from Sony RX100VI camera.
Our expectations about the Sony RX100VI camera
The rumor mill didn’t provide when will be the premium compact camera become official. As a result Sony RX100VI camera price and release date information remains unknown. It is expected to be announced in next several weeks or months. First let’s remember the RX100V specs and details.
Sony RX100V
The RX100V comes packed with a 20MP 1″-type stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with 24-70mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 zoom lens. The camera provides 24fps burst shooting in JPEG + Raw, with full AF and AE and 315-point phase-detection autofocus system. It can record 4K video with well-controlled rolling shutter.
Expectations for Sony RX100VI camera
The company is on the verge to announce a new premium compact camera called the Sony RX100VI. Here are our thoughts and expectations for the RX100VI camera.
- Same 20-Megapixel sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens.
- New and updated BIONZX processor
- Mic and Headphone Jacks
- 4K video at 60fps
- Touchscreen
- Flash hotshoe to come back again
- Improved battery life
- Price around $1000
We hope the Sony RX100VI camera will arrive in late 2017. Please feel free to relay your comments, or suggestions.
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lol, 4k 60p not gonna happen for sure
Good to bring back the hot shoe like the RX100II. I did a Fashion show with that Camera & Metz Flash. worked great. Also a longer range zoom would be good to add. 28-135mm or even 28- 105mm. For future P&S cameras just add a sync terminal if space is limited.
Okay, there is NO WAY this camera comes with a mic and headphone jack. I’d place a 10% chance of a mic jack (which would require a hot shoe to accommodate a mic), which would then negate the use of the 180˚ flip screen. You have to get into the A7 line before you get a headphone jack.
4K 60P is a lot more likely as it is becoming standard on iPhones and GoPros. Although Sony hasn’t really been able to properly implement 4K 30P on any of there current P&S or even their high-end mirrorless cameras. Overheating and record time limits are still an issue.
I’d predict a touch screen along with an updated processor that would potentially eliminate the 5min Rec time on 4K 30P. PDAF is already top notch on the V, so it’s likely any improvement there would be marginal. Maybe the new processor improves battery life as well as the video quality on the slo-mo modes. What else can they really pack into a body of that size?