Upgrade Guide
Sony RX100 VII→Sony Sony FX5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the RX100 VII. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Sony FX5
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation7 years newer (2026 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution17MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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 VII | Sony FX5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | -1.9 | ||
| Travel | -1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.8 | ||
| Documentary | +2.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.3 | ||
| Casual | -1.8 | ||
| Food | +1.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | RX100 VII | Sony FX5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,699 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 17MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO | |
| Autofocus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 734g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
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