Sony A7R Vvs RX100 VI
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
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 sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony A7R V (2022) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,899 | £700 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 723g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony A7R V | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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