Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II→Sony A6100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The A6100 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 A6100
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Battery life420 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2019 vs 2013)
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 | A6100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.4 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.3 | ||
| Documentary | +1.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.8 | ||
| Casual | +2.3 | ||
| Food | +1.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX100 II | A6100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £649 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 281g (with battery) | 396g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 | Sony E-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
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