Sony A9 IIIvs RX100 VI
Sony
Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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 A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
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 a9 iii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the sony a9 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony A9 III (2023) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.6MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 120fps blackout-free electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 703g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 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" fully articulating 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 A9 III | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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