BFvs Sony RX100 VII
Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
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 bf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | BF (2025) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 9fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | BF | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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