Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100→Sony NEX-7

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

You own

Sony

RX100

£74 used

2012

→

Upgrade to

Sony

NEX-7

£90 used (+£16)

2011

✅

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 NEX-7

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	NEX-7
Price	£74 used	£90 used
Released	2012	2011	↓
Sensor	20.2MP 1-inch CMOS	24.3MP APS-C sensor
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection	25-point contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	No IBIS (lens OSS)
Burst Rate	10fps (focus fixed at the first frame)	10fps (3fps with AF)
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~430 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	240g (with battery and card)	350g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down
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 / Memory Stick slot

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