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RX100 VII vs Sony RX1R III
Quick take: The Sony RX1R III has the highest resolution at 61MP; the RX100 VII 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 VIISony · 2019 | Sony RX1R IIISony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099Best | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/30p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)Best | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card)Best | 496g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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 VII
Sony RX1R III
Portrait
5.6/10
5.9/10
Street
7.2/10
7.6/10
Travel
7.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
5.7/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
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Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.3/10
Documentary
5.5/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
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Landscape
4.3/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
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Casual
6.9/10
4.6/10
Food
5.5/10
6.3/10
Macro
3.9/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.6/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
6.2/10
Fun & simple
5.4/10
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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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