Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Sony
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Released Aug 2019
Alpha 7 IV is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
RX100 VII
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (580 shots vs 260 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 30mm wider, 38mm taller, and 37mm thicker than RX100 VII.
Alpha 7 IV is 356 g heavier than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 43mm RX100 VII
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
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
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350+
native lenses available
RX100 VII: 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
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Weight
302 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
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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 VII?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for RX100 VII — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VII?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while rX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the RX100 VII?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VII?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the RX100 VII is 356 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VII record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and RX100 VII weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. RX100 VII: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 260 shots for the RX100 VII, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The RX100 VII is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.