A7 Vvs 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?
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
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 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 V (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 302g 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, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 V | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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