Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sony
RX100 VI
1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time Eye AF — the travel zoom king.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2018
Alpha 7 IV is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
RX100 VI
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BRX100 VI has lower Weight (301 g vs 658 g)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RX100 VI
102 × 58 × 42 mm
301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 30mm wider, 38mm taller, and 38mm thicker than RX100 VI.
Alpha 7 IV is 357 g heavier than RX100 VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 42mm RX100 VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VI
102 × 58 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VI
102 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
RX100 VI
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
RX100 VI: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
RX100 VI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42
Weight
301 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only RX100 VI supports it
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
RX100 VI
Pros
- ✓24–200mm pocket zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Small controls
- –Superseded by VII
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7 IV or RX100 VI?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for RX100 VI — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VI?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and RX100 VI is 20.1 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VI have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the RX100 VI?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. RX100 VI reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VI?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and RX100 VI weighs 301 g, so the RX100 VI is 357 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VI record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. RX100 VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VI weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. RX100 VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 640 shots for the RX100 VI, giving the RX100 VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and RX100 VI at $1,199. The RX100 VI is $1,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.