Upgrade Guide

Sony A7S→Sony RX100 VI

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7S

£600

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

RX100 VI

£700 (+£100)

2018

✅

Strong upgrade

The RX100 VI improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most A7S owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the RX100 VI

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7S	RX100 VI
Price	£600	£700
Released	2014	2018	↑
Sensor	12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS
Resolution	12MP	20MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder)	4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR
Autofocus	Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF	Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF
Stabilisation	None	Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate	5fps	24fps	↑
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~240 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	474g (with battery and card)	301g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification	Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards	Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot	Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot

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