Sony’s new RX100 VI combines versatile large aperture, high magnification zoom lens

KUCHING: Sony has announced another model for its popular Cyber- shot RX100 series of compact cameras, the RX100 VI (model DSC-RX100M6).

The new RX100 VI camera is the first of all the RX100 models to include a high magnification zoom lens, as it packs in a ZEISS Vario- Sonnar T 24-200mm1 F2.8 – F4.5 lens yet doesn’t sacrifice the pocket- size portability, fast responsiveness and high image quality that has become the hallmark of Sony’s RX100 line-up.

Its extensive zoom, high image quality and versatility for both still images and video make it an ideal choice for capturing daily life, cityscapes, portraiture, sports, wildlife and everything in between.

The new model is equipped with a 20.1MP 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and an upgraded BIONZ X image processing system with a front- end LSI that maximises processing speed and optimises image quality in all shooting environments.

Additionally, the RX100 VI features an incredibly efficient Fast Hybrid AF system with 315point phase- detection AF points on the sensor that can acquire focus in as little as 0.03 seconds, the world’s fastest AF acquisition time for 1.0- type sensor cameras.

It can also shoot at up to 24 fps at full resolution with continuous AF/AE tracking and produces beautiful 4K8 video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning.

A first for Sony’s RX100 series of cameras, the new ZEISS VarioSonnar T 24-200mmi F2.8 – F4.5 lens packs the power of both 24-70mm and 70-200mm focal lengths into a singular compact design.

This is achieved thanks to its unique design featuring two ED ( extra-low dispersion) aspherical glass elements and eight aspherical lens elements including four AA (advanced aspherical) lenses.

Additionally, the lens has a builtin Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation that is equivalent to a 4.0stop faster shutter speed. It helps to prevent camera shake or blurry images even in a low-light condition or at telephoto zoom range.

Aside from that, the new RX100 VI model features a Fast Hybrid AF system that ultimately allows the camera to lock focus in as little as 0.03 seconds.

Another first for the RX100 series of cameras, the RX100 VI includes Sony’s advanced High- density Tracking AF technology, which concentrates AF points around a subject to improve tracking and focus accuracy.

The RX100 VI also has a high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter (maximum shutter speed of up to 1/32000 second) that reduces the ‘rolling shutter’ effect commonly experienced with fast moving subjects, and can shoot completely silently in all modes, including continuous high speed shooting, when electronic shutter is engaged.

A mechanical shutter mode is also available as well if required by the user.

With Fast Hybrid AF, the focalplane phase- detection AF points ensures accurate focusing and tracking performance, even for the severe focusing requirements of 4K movie shooting.

For the first time in a Cyber-shot camera, the RX100 VI features 4K HDR compatibility thanks to its new HLG ( Hybrid Log- Gamma) picture profile that offers an instant HDR workflow solution. Additional professional calibre video features include S-Log3/ S- Gamut3, 120p Full HD mode, Picture Profile, proxy recording and more.

The RX100 VI is able to record super slow motion video at either 240fps, 480fps or 960 fps.

The new RX100 VI also has a touch shutter that can be activated by tapping the back LCD screen, a zoom lever with customisable zoom speeds and an LCD that could be rotated 180 degrees upward or 90 degrees downward for a variety of shooting angles.

The new Sony Cyber- shot RX100 VI compact camera will be available in Malaysia from July 2018 onwards.