Sony RX100 VI 'REAL WORLD REVIEW' (vs Sony RX100 V)

Sony RX100 VI Real World Review vs Sony RX100 V (Camera Review)

This video was filmed with the Sony a9 with 24-70 2.8 G Master

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Review filmed with the Sony a9 and Sony 24-70 2.8 G Master

[ClarkSwofford]

These “real world reviews” are a class above any other camera review on this platform. Great job Jared. I love how you provide your thoughts when composing images and walk us through the photographs or videos you take. Way fun to watch

[ignorance_is_strenght]

Real world review - always great production value. I especially like the smooth pannings and the fresh music choices. Thanks Jared, Stephen and to everybody else who worked hard on this...

[AAhmed_Alii]

Shots are much more cinematic than before, truly loved it!! <3

[kenwebb]

Regarding the “dainty” nature. I use a Sony leather case which offers good protection, looks great and makes it super easy to carry. I’d never go out without it.

I have an RX100 v and a RX10 iv. I’ve found them a great combination to travel with although the sensor does have some limitations in low light.

[d.Cog]

Just a small thing re: fragile, not sure about the VI but I've had the original version for 6 years and it's been with me every day in my bag. And the bag's been on a heap of motorbike rides, overseas travel, survived being thrown in the ute (pick up) every day going to construction jobs being used to snap jobs in progress and final results and it's still going great. Only thing failing is the coating on the rear screen making it increasingly harder to see what I'm shooting in strong light. Got the leather case for it at time of purchase which has worked well.

[defg]

Fro - just watched your RX100 VI review. Nice job. Enjoyed - as I have it's big brother and am considering... IMHO you provide a fair assessment. Thanks, dale

[fairweatherfarmer]

Jared, kno any way to connect an external mic to this camera without needing to sync audio in post? thinking a usb c or hdmi adapter to 3.5 mm audio jack? not liking the idea of a zoom recorder ✌

[Benjamin_Jehne]

My mom bought the VI and I‘m just impressed, how far they have come with the RX100 series. The image quality ist impressive for such a small camera and I would go for this one before purchasing a mFT or something like it for traveling etc.
She bought an IV some years before and the combination is like having a lot of stuff in you bag.
I think a lot of people underestimate those cameras.
What it is really missig in this version, is the F1.8 at the widest. Thats the one of the two things I have to complain with the VI/VII. In this point, Sony should think about something like the lens in the GX5 II. The IV-VA are litte beasts even on events or weddings. I shot with my old RX100 I in parallel to my A7RIII and I love the results of the I. It’s more grain, buts it’s more private, so I get images I don’t get with the Alpha. Fros style of edeting his images is hard for these files. If you’re some one who goes more for an overall softer film look, these cameras are perfect.

The G5X II also comes with the old style EVF from the RX100 IV-VA and you might not like the way how you have to pull it out, but your eye leashes dont touch the surface of the EVF the hole time, with this construction.

So I’m between the VI/VII/ and GX5 II now.

[Anonymous-tdbd]

Really love your video! You explain everything so clearly. gonna buy this camera tomorrow:D

[danieleubank]

I have a MK V that I use all the time for Street and absolutely love it, but I also use the ND and shoot at 1.8 regularly so I unfortunately will not be upgrading... That said, never drop one of these... I did and I had to get pliers to bend the battery compartment back out so the door would close, then file down the rough aluminum to smooth so it didn't scratch me and my clothes every time I used it. It survived for sure, and still works a year after the drop just fine with zero issues... It's just not pristine anymore... It fell out of a jacket pocket as I was walking, and took a good bounce on the concrete so I'm actually surprised that the superficial marks were all that were done lol

[LeicaM]

Best review of the camera I've seen to date. Invest the 27:38, you won't be disappointed.

[tacconelli]

real world review are the bee's knees! thanks jarid! -long time viewer

[drmatthewhorkey]

Thanks for the review, I have a Mark III and want to get the Mark V

[scottgreenwell]

How were you able to adjust the RAW files in Lightroom? Has Adobe release an update...or did you get access to the beta?

[sentrycoder]

looks like Peter Mckinnon had a say in this video's direction because it looks really good.

[jallen]

I have the Mark V because of the larger aperture. I like these videos where you get out there into the real world and shoot.

[DavidJohnson-frrt]

Jared I haven't seen your videos in a while. After seeing this one. You are still the man.

[ArmyBarbie]

I was trying to convince myself not to buy this camera. Now im going to buy it. Quick question: does it over heat quickly like the sonya5100?

[Flutterbyby]

This review is awesome, love the detailed critique. Very very helpful. And well produced.