G85vs Sony RX100 VII
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
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 sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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