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Cyber-shot RX100 II vs RX100 VA
Quick take: The Cyber-shot RX100 II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the Cyber-shot RX100 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Cyber-shot RX100 IISony · 2013 | RX100 VASony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £434 used |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking | 315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) | 24fps with AF/AE trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 281g (with battery)Best | 299g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 38.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 41mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) | Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up |
| Mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI (4K out), Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
Cyber-shot RX100 II
RX100 VA
Portrait
4.3/10
5.1/10
Street
6.9/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
3.7/10
Documentary
3.3/10
4.7/10
Landscape
4.1/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.1/10
4.7/10
Food
4.4/10
4.9/10
Macro
3.4/10
3.7/10
Architecture
4.1/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
2.9/10
2.9/10
Filmmaking
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4.3/10
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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