Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II→Sony A5000
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The A5000 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Cyber-shot RX100 II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the A5000
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~420 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2014 vs 2013)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 RX100 II | A5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.2 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX100 II | A5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £78 used | |
| Released | 2013 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) | 3.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 281g (with battery) | 269g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) | None (rear screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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