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Sony FX2 vs RX100 VII
Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; the RX100 VII is the most affordable; only the Sony FX2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
RX100 VII — Travel & Versatility: The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
RX100 VII (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 | RX100 VIISony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,099Best |
| Sensor | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 33.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Dynamic Active IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)Best |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 679g (body only) | 302g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, 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
Sony FX2
RX100 VII
Portrait
7.0/10
5.6/10
Street
5.3/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.4/10
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
3.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.0/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
8.0/10
4.9/10
Documentary
7.7/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.7/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.1/10
6.9/10
Food
7.5/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.4/10
3.9/10
Architecture
6.8/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
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5.4/10
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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