Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV→Sony RX100 VII
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Cyber-shot RX10 IV. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the RX100 VII
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Generation2 years newer (2019 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Cyber-shot RX10 IV | RX100 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | +3.1 | ||
| Travel | +2.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.2 | ||
| Casual | +2.8 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX10 IV | RX100 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £482 used | £1,049 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 / S-Log3 | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | 315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF, touch focus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 24fps with AF/AE tracking | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1095g (with battery and card) | 302g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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