Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100 III→Sony A7 II

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

You own

Sony

RX100 III

£275 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7 II

£288 used (+£13)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the RX100 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7 II

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Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	RX100 III	A7 II
Price	£275 used	£288 used
Released	2014	2014
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch CMOS	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S)	1080p 60fps
Autofocus	25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF, Lock-on AF	117-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps (2.9fps with AF-S per frame)	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	350 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	290g (with battery and card)	599g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Pop-up OLED EVF, 1.44M dots	EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot
Screen	3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8	Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo

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