A7R IVvs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
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 a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R IV (2019) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £700 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting 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 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R IV | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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