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A6000 vs RX100 VII
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
RX100 VII — Travel & Versatility: The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
RX100 VII (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6000Sony · 2014 | RX100 VIISony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 usedBest | £1,049 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)Best |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 344g (with battery and card) | 302g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | 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, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A6000
RX100 VII
Portrait
6.3/10
5.6/10
Street
7.6/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.5/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
3.9/10
Documentary
4.0/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.2/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.8/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.5/10
Casual
4.4/10
6.0/10
Food
5.5/10
5.4/10
Macro
5.0/10
3.9/10
Architecture
5.2/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
4.2/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
4.9/10
Fun & simple
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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