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RX100 IV vs RX100 VII
Quick take: The RX100 IV is the most affordable.
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 | RX100 IVSony · 2015 | RX100 VIISony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 usedBest | £1,049 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF, Lock-on AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 16fps (5.5fps with AF) | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)Best |
| Battery Life | ~280 shots (CIPA)Best | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 298g (with battery and card)Best | 302g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 41mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI (4K out), Wi-Fi, NFC | 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
RX100 IV
RX100 VII
Portrait
4.0/10
5.6/10
Street
7.1/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.3/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
3.9/10
Filmmaking
4.0/10
4.9/10
Documentary
3.9/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.2/10
6.0/10
Food
4.4/10
5.4/10
Macro
3.4/10
3.9/10
Architecture
4.3/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
2.8/10
4.2/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Sports & Action
—
6.7/10
Wildlife
—
6.5/10
Fun & simple
—
5.1/10
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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