A7R VIvs RX100 VI
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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 VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
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 vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the a7r vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R VI (2025) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,399 | £700 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 723g (body with battery and card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R VI | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| 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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