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Sony FX5 vs RX100 VII
Quick take: The RX100 VII has the highest resolution at 20MP; the RX100 VII is the most affordable; only the Sony FX5 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 FX5Sony · 2026 | RX100 VIISony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,699 | £1,099Best |
| Sensor | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 16.6MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)Best |
| Battery Life | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) | ~260 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 734g (with battery and card) | 302g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) | 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 FX5
RX100 VII
Portrait
6.9/10
5.6/10
Street
5.3/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.2/10
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
3.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
8.7/10
4.9/10
Documentary
8.3/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.1/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.1/10
6.9/10
Food
7.4/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.2/10
3.9/10
Architecture
6.1/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
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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