A7 Vvs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
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 a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 V (2024) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £700 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 V | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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