Upgrade Guide
Sony RX100 VA→Sony A6700
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the RX100 VA. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the A6700
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Resolution26MP vs 20MP (+6MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~570 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2023 vs 2018)
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 | RX100 VA | A6700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.7 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.3 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | +2.5 | ||
| Macro | +3.4 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | RX100 VA | A6700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £1,329 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 24fps with AF/AE tracking | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 299g (with battery and card) | 493g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD, 1.23M dots, tilts 180° up | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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