Upgrade Guide

Sony RX100 VI→Sony A9

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

You own

Sony

RX100 VI

£700

2018

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£1999 (+£1,299)

2017

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the A9

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Full spec comparison

Spec	RX100 VI	A9
Price	£700	£1,999
Released	2018	2017	↓
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF	693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	24fps	20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)	↓
Battery Life	~240 shots (CIPA)	~650 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	301g (with battery and card)	673g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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