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RX100 VI vs RX100 VII
Quick take: The RX100 VI is the most affordable.
Where the RX100 VI wins
- Cheaper new: £670 vs £1,049
- Burst Rate: 24fps
- Weight: 267g (body only)
- Casual: 6.7 vs 6.0
Where the RX100 VII wins
- Battery Life: ~260 shots (CIPA)
- Filmmaking: 4.9 vs 4.1
- Documentary: 5.5 vs 4.8
- Astrophotography: 4.2 vs 3.7
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- RX100 VI 102 × 58 × 43 mm · 301 g
- RX100 VII 102 × 58 × 43 mm · 302 g
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
RX100 VI — Travel & Vlogging: 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.
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 VI (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
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 VISony · 2018 | RX100 VIISony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £670Best | £1,049 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 24fpsBest | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~240 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 267g (body only)Best | 302g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, 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
RX100 VI
RX100 VII
Portrait
5.4/10
5.6/10
Street
7.1/10
7.2/10
Travel
6.9/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.7/10
3.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
4.9/10
Documentary
4.8/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.6/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
6.5/10
Casual
6.7/10
6.0/10
Food
5.4/10
5.4/10
Macro
3.8/10
3.9/10
Architecture
4.5/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
3.7/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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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