Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100→Sony A5000

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

You own

Sony

RX100

£74 used

2012

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used (+£4)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the A5000

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	A5000
Price	£74 used	£78 used
Released	2012	2014	↑
Sensor	20.2MP 1-inch 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	25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	10fps (focus fixed at the first frame)	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	240g (with battery and card)	269g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	Single SD slot

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