Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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 RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.3 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | -1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -2.3 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.0 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
| Spec | RX100 VII | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/30p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↑ |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 496g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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