A1 IIvs RX100 VI
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
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 a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A1 II (2025) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,500 | £700 |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A1 II | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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