Z7vs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £700 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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