Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony RX100 VII→Sony A9

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

You own

Sony

Sony RX100 VII

£1099

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£1999 (+£900)

2017

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Sony RX100 VII. 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	Sony RX100 VII	A9
Price	£1,099	£1,999
Released	2019	2017	↓
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking	693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation	3-stop Optical SteadyShot	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)	20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)
Battery Life	~260 shots (CIPA)	~650 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	302g with battery and card	673g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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