Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R II→Sony Sony RX100 VII
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A7R II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Sony RX100 VII
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Burst rate20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) vs 5fps
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Generation4 years newer (2019 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 42MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R II | Sony RX100 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -5.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R II | Sony RX100 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | |
| Resolution | 42MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 625g (with battery and card) | 302g with battery and card | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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