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A7R II vs RX100 VI
Quick take: The A7R II has the highest resolution at 42MP; the RX100 VI is the most affordable; only the A7R II is weather sealed.
Where the A7R II wins
- Cheaper new: £418 vs £670
- Resolution: 42.4MP
- Battery Life: ~290 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.1 vs 5.4
Where the RX100 VI wins
- Burst Rate: 24fps
- Weight: 267g (body only)
- Street: 7.1 vs 5.8
- Travel: 6.9 vs 5.6
- Sports & Action: 6.6 vs 5.8
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- A7R II 127 × 96 × 60 mm · 625 g
- RX100 VI 102 × 58 × 43 mm · 301 g
The RX100 VI is 25 mm narrower, 38 mm shorter, 17 mm slimmer and 324 g lighter than the A7R II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R II — Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography: The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
RX100 VI — Travel & Vlogging: 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
A7R II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
RX100 VI (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7R IISony · 2015 | RX100 VISony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £418 usedBest | £670 |
| Sensor | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 42.4MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 24fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA)Best | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 625g (with battery and card) | 267g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
A7R II
RX100 VI
Portrait
7.1/10
5.4/10
Street
5.8/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
3.7/10
Filmmaking
5.9/10
4.1/10
Documentary
6.1/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
6.6/10
Landscape
6.4/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.3/10
Casual
3.9/10
6.7/10
Food
6.4/10
5.4/10
Macro
5.8/10
3.8/10
Architecture
6.4/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
3.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.9/10
Fun & simple
—
5.5/10
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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