Upgrade Guide
Sony RX100 VI→Sony Sony RX1R III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Sony RX1R III
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Resolution61MP vs 20MP (+41MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life300 shots (CIPA, LCD) vs ~240 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2025 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 VI | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -2.2 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | RX100 VI | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR | 4K/30p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 24fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~240 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↑ |
| Weight | 267g (body only) | 496g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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