Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100 III→Sony RX100 VA

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

You own

Sony

RX100 III

£275 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

RX100 VA

£434 used (+£158)

2018

✅

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 RX100 VA

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	RX100 III	RX100 VA
Price	£275 used	£434 used
Released	2014	2018	↑
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch CMOS	20.1MP 1-inch CMOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S)	4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2
Autofocus	25-point contrast-detect AF, Eye AF, Lock-on AF	315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps (2.9fps with AF-S per frame)	24fps with AF/AE tracking	↑
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	290g (with battery and card)	299g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Pop-up OLED EVF, 1.44M dots	Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up	3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	Single SD / Memory Stick slot

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