Qvs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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