A7 IIvs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
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 a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 II (2014) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 II | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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