A6700vs 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?
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
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 a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6700 (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 26.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 493g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6700 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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