All Sony RX100 Compact Cameras: COMPARED!

Considering grabbing a Sony RX100? In this quick video we compare the specs for all eight models - available new and used. I try to identify where the best value is.
Best value RX100 models:
RX100 III: ebay.us/xyl1bx
RX100 IV: ebay.us/7uhBLC
RX100 VA: amzn.to/3EJLAO9
Newest one (expensive):
RX100 VII: amzn.to/3Ll4gHX
DISCLAIMER:
Some of these links have an affiliate code. If you purchase gear with these links I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you!

[@lensvana]

Best value RX100 models (AFFILIATE LINKS): RX100 III: ebay.us/xyl1bx RX100 IV: ebay.us/7uhBLC RX100 VA: amzn.to/3EJLAO9

[@jasonmelchert155]

Thank you! I was looking for a simple breakdown like this. Your comparison chart is perfect!

[@lensvana]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@zachsteiner]

So happy you’re uploading again, I hope the algorithm blesses you cause I love your content.

[@lensvana]

Thanks for your support! :)

[@user-xb1vl8we9i]

Thank you! This video was extremely helpful. You touched on the most important point and even provided a good price range for each. You are truly a professional and much appreciated

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words :)

[@Siputification]

damn thanks so much for the comparison table. it got quite confusing trying to check out and compare the VA, VI and VII models lmao.

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@flookoco2008]

An excellent video, clear and concise. I bought the mk1 in 2012 and it’s still my go to camera when out for a walk. It produces clear, detailed images and easily fits in a jacket pocket.

[@lensvana]

Thanks! The mk1 is a great camera - I find that the longer I use any camera, the better results I get! Great to hear yours is still going strong 12 years later

[@rsmallfoot]

Great comparison.... Loved the chart... Thanks for taking the time to do that!

[@lensvana]

Thanks :)

[@pauldicarlo3057]

Thanks. A concise description with a great table at the end. I have the original RX100 and sometimes consider getting a newer model. This helps.

[@lensvana]

Thank you for watching!

[@ALWH1314]

I bought a Hasselblad Stellar when it was heavily discounted, which is a Sony RX100 first edition. I love this little camera, even ten years later, it is still a great camera for everyday carry around.

[@lensvana]

I remember that one - looked really cool, like out of a sci-fi movie!

[@naturallymitch]

7:36 This is SO KEY! Thanks for sharing this!

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@YuriiKhmelovskyi]

Very professional. Thank you. Thats what I was looking for

[@lensvana]

Thank you for watching!

[@meetmalaya]

One of the more useful videos on point and shoot cameras. Thank you for your thoughts!

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching :)

[@RobinKurtCabildoAquinoYT]

Amazing and informative video! I always find something great on your channel! Because of this video, I want an RX100 camera for travel (hopefully soon), I know sony is focusing on their vlogging cameras these days but there is no denying, they seem to make great premium compacts with flagship features. I appreciate the comparison and summary of each, Crazy to think that with an RX100 VA (24-70) and RX100 VII (24-200), you can basically do pocket sports or wedding photography 😂 crazy stuff!

[@lensvana]

Thanks for your support as always :) I'd definitely try to handle one in person before buying (or buy with a return policy) because while these cameras are packed with features, they're not going to win awards for handling or ergonomics. Many find them fiddly in practice! For anything outside casual/walkaround/travel use, I definitely prefer using something with interchangeable lenses

[@serge8812]

Awesome video 👍 Thank you for so detailed comparison 🙏 Very helpful and informative

[@lensvana]

Thank you :)

[@PackFan2323]

Great comparison video, thanks~

[@weeliano]

I bought the very first RX100 and recently the VII, what a huge difference in performance, but the RX100 still takes wonderful pictures. I love the form factor and performance of these cameras!

[@lensvana]

Thanks for sharing! You've experienced the First and (what looks like) the Last of the lineup :)

[@TonyTarantula]

5a is where it all came together for me. Love it.

[@sushi_donut]

Incredible breakdown, thank you!! I'm super curious about Sony's multi-interface hot shoe compatibility in the MKII with present (2023) day accessories. There's a lot of new gear since its release. 🤔

[@lensvana]

Thanks! I have no experience with that multi-interface hot shoe, unfortunately. Best bet is to do a internet forum discussion search for what kind of accessory you're thinking of pairing with it

[@aznaeske]

Bro! If every youtube video will be so usefull Thank you for the table! Subscribed!

[@lensvana]

Thanks for your support! :)

[@petervanackeren5227]

RX100 III still my preferred travel camera (14k shots in)... I simply do not want to carry my Pentax gear while travelling. The RX100 has given me perfect BW processed images too.

[@nikosames1715]

thank you…..good review! I like the comparison chart. I’m assuming the animal eye tracking is only offered on the VII model? Even This most recent model is/will be discontinued, do you think the firmware will be updated in the upcoming years? Especially looking at animal tracking and if this feature gets updates or not. I shoot about 90% of my pictures animals I could really use a small compact to complement my larger Sony body.

[@lensvana]

Thanks! I know the RX100 VII has animal eye detection, but (unless I'm mistaken) there is no tracking with that mode. So it would only be useful for static animal shots. I would not rely on Sony updating firmware. Overall, I would save money for a better lens or a better primary body in your situation (alternatively, perhaps one of the APS-C models?)

[@igormanarolla]

Great video comparison thank you 👍

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@rayschoch5882]

I have a Nikon DSLR, which I still use occasionally, but my "walking around" camera has been an RX-100 for years. It fits in my pocket, produces excellent image quality, is easy to use, and has been completely reliable. Hard to ask for more from a camera this small. The RX-100 series has been a revelation.

[@duncanmcinnes5613]

I got the original RX100 in 2012 when in India as the price there was amazing. I then waited a number of years and got the Va version which was far better and then decided on the RX100 Vii when I dropped the VA. I still have to consider those two models as I liked the f1.8 and felt that going to f2.8 just for the extra length was not necessarily the best for me as I liked the better low light performance. I love the camera and always wished that since it was the same size as the RX1 that they could have gone one step more and made it an APC sized sensor and offer two discrete lens say a 24-70 and a 70- 200 or 70-150. I sometimes get a vignetting effect on the photos at 200mm. However, I still love this camera as a travel and shoot and have 6 spare batteries! Loved your comparison.

[@juleshorse9056]

Good comparison of the models. I started with a mint condition second hand IV when I was looking for a pocketable camera with good image quality for skiing. It had to fit into a ski jacket pocket unobtrusively. Then on a whim, the following season I upgraded to a VA. Then on another whim in 2023 I wanted longer reach so upgraded to a VII. The trade-in offer for the VA was not good, so I just kept it. Now the VA is my low light option, the VII is my sports option. Great pair (VA+VII): light; excellent IQ; and convenient. On winter skiing (and summer hiking) holidays this combo is all I need. Notwithstanding the march of the phone camera IQ, I hope they continue this line with two parallel models, one with a fast lens 24-70/f2.8 lens and one with a longer, but slower telephoto lens and both with sensor, AF and other upgrades as technology improves, but I doubt this will is going to happen.

[@lensvana]

Thanks for sharing - and I agree, that's a great pairing! Unfortunately Sony has probably decided that it's the end of the line for the series. Hopefully the models out there will continue ticking for years to come.

[@serkan117]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much :)

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielherreramartinez5570]

I bought the rx100 IV and I like it :)

[@lensvana]

Congrats! :)

[@gladtal]

Awesome, thanks for this

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattimotti]

VERY USEFUL, THANKS

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@bueb8674]

My MkV has served me well. Not quite APS-C quality, but gram for gram it certainly wins. I recommend a screen protector from the start as the screen now looks like a sandpapered oil slick, even taking care of it. Got the 'AG-R2' grip and it feels great, should be built in from the factory honestly. Also, the high-speed video may be a bit niche, but in the high-speed camera world these are the most affordable for the quality(unless you drop $4k for a Chronos).

[@lensvana]

Thanks for sharing! Great points about the screen protector and grip. I see so many with scratched up screens on the used market. I tried using Sony's camera case but found it to be a bit bulky in practice - the AG-R2 grip sounds like a better idea.

[@cande2216]

this is a super useful video! i have the RX 100 III since 2016, it was amazing back then. Now, not so much. I feel like image quality is very similar to my phone Samsung S21 (not in all scenarios but in day to day life). I want to upgrade, should I get the RX 100 VII? or something else entirely?

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching! I'm not sure if the RX 100 VII is going to blow you away, ultimately it's still a 1" sensor, just packed into a camera body with lots of features and an impressive zoom range. I would hold off on buying anything unless you know specifically how the RX100 III is holding you back for the type of shots you want

[@daviddunmore7076]

I have the RX100 IV, super little camera, image quality is way better than I was expecting. Well worth the £325 (GBP) it cost me in 2018

[@lensvana]

That was a great buy, and the fact that second-hand prices have still held up is a testament to how popular and capable the Mark IV is!

[@camloff]

Thanks a lot..

[@krimke881]

As I understand from the video and the pictures, the RX100 IV, had no flash?

[@lensvana]

Nah it has a pop up flash, not powerful but it's there

[@LegijatMN]

sony dsc-rx100.cee8 what model is that what year can any1 help

[@user-dw6ts2vk3j]

Thanks ❤

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching!

[@OldDogNewTricks_at_60]

Can you please advise which sony rx 100 version will be best compatible with the sony shooting grip with remote commander (GP-VPT2BT) as bluetooth connectivity was not discussed in the comparison . I currently have the sony rx100 mk1 which hasn't got the bluetooth hence cannot use the remote control features of the grip though I benefit from the small camera mounted conveniently on the grip. I have quite big hands and have slight difficulty using the camera and very comfortable when mounted on the grip. I don't want to dispose the mark 1 (yet) as it very practical and classic to use. thanks

[@lensvana]

Hi, I've checked the Sony website and the only compatible one seems to be the last one, the RX100 VII (mark 7). With that said, bluetooth connections can be quite finicky so I wouldn't invest in a RX100 VII just for use with this remote commander. Hope this helps

[@suzKawasaki]

I have the shooting grip VCT-SGR1 and use it on both the v and vi.. its handier on the latter re the extra zoom.

[@Jesgus0914]

What compact camera would you recommend for filming skiing? I have a gopro, but need another camera with more optical zoom. cheers !

[@lensvana]

Honestly I wouldn't trust any of them in that environment, or with the cold-hot transition when you go back inside. The RX100 in particular would be very annoying to use with gloves. If using your smartphone isn't an option, it would have to be the Sony A6000 series (I realize that's no longer compact).

[@Jesgus0914]

@@lensvana i mean taking off gloves for me is no problem. But. The phone camera quality is just too bad basically. But thanks for quick response I’ll keep on looking !

[@fxreigner]

Please advise me, I bought a RX100 mark 3, everything is great, but I can't understand why I always have the NFC icon on the screen, is this the case? Or is there any way to turn it off? Thanks

[@lensvana]

The battery drain from NFC being on should be very low, so it's not a big deal I think. In any case, you can turn it off by setting the camera to Airplane Mode

[@fxreigner]

@@lensvana oh for real, thank u so much!!

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

RX 10. Have you been looking into those?

[@lensvana]

My initial reaction was: if it's not going to be ultra-portable like RX100, it's not that interesting. If I come across one I'll gladly test it out

[@Razboinikov80]

If you don't care about the video is rx100iii still good choice having in mind the mode is turning 10yrs soon?

[@lensvana]

I think even the original RX100 is perfectly fine today, just make sure whatever you buy is in good condition (if buying used). 24-70mm equivalent is a great zoom range

[@Razboinikov80]

@@lensvana thanks!

[@rizwanzaman1793]

Hi I have a deal for a Sony RX100 mark 3 (priced 21000 bdt) and Sony a6000 (priced 45000 bdt) with kit lens I'm on a budget which one should I get?

[@lensvana]

Those are two very different cameras - plenty of people own both! I'd go for the a6000, but I don't know what you're planning to take pics of

[@rizwanzaman1793]

@@lensvana just everyday use, thanks for your suggestion! I think a6000 makes more sense for long term

[@jenythingunderthesun]

Which one has picture profile settings?

[@lensvana]

I think it's RX100 IV and onwards

[@jenythingunderthesun]

@@lensvana Thank you

[@JanyGoRound]

I wanna have a rx100 vii. But it’s price still high for me

[@alfredocorona718]

I want it too. I have the RX100 ii which it does good.

[@suzKawasaki]

I have the v and vi - the zoom is amazing on the vi!! And the touch screen. But I like the v for the 1.8 and nd filter. If I was going to choose one, it would probably be the vi to have 200 mm in your pocket!

[@MrVara411]

Ugggggh.. Just how depressing is this video at 0:09 🙄 EDIT: Thank you so much for this breakdown. I wish more videos like this existed charting the changes of different camera models!

[@lensvana]

Thanks for watching! Lots of research involved, did my best :) Really hope Sony proves me wrong and continues the line at some point, although we're more likely to see a ZV-2 than anything...

[@Panotaker]

You left out the most important part, which to me is the built in flash. Some of them have it, and some don’t. If you like taking pictures of yourself or your friends in dark bars or restaurants, the flash models are the way to go. I bought the mk V just for this reason, it has a flip up screen, and a built in flash. Good luck trying to buy a camera with a built in flash today, that it’s not attached to a phone.

[@heyitsclay8853]

Uuuuh I think literally every rx100 has a built in flash.

[@heyitsclay8853]

I know the newest one does

[@edisontungcul5117]

😂😂😂 weird coz all of them has built in flash

[@kicyiu]

All of then have the built in flash but the stronger one is the one from the original mk1. It covers more range and photos look even better when you pull it to bound the light to the roof. I have the three models of rx100. and I have compare the flash in all of them. From better to worse would be mk1, va and vi

[@Panotaker]

@@kicyiu I got confused because I have a ZV1 and it has no flash. So I thought some of them had no flash.

[@sunnyd6291]

Flash is the most important wth are Sony doing apsc with flash??????

[@crabbydad8931]

need 10 extra batteries

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

Great vis, buy new mic

[@sun-man]

New flagship phones make this sort of point and shoot very difficult to justify

[@lensvana]

At this point even the second hand prices are a bit wild for this camera series. Otherwise, I always prefer to use a dedicated camera

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

Each and every RX100 drives circles around the ugly files coming out of smartphones. Your claim comes up so often, but ones you used one of these and compare the images, you realize that smartphones are still just software. The level of quality that you get out of a RX, is something totally different. Since there is the option of AI denoise in Lightroom etc. the RX is skyrocketing in terms of image quality. You can put an ISO 100 image and put it next to an APS-C even at 1:1 and I can tell you, you will have a hard time to see what is what. Put a Smartphone image next to an APS-C and you will directly know what is what.

[@sun-man]

​@Benjamin_Jehne OK Ben, I won't argue, I'll let the sales numbers and history settle it

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

@@sun-man Sales numbers don’t represent quality. The magic word is convinience. Convinience is the reason why we eat cheap and fast shit. It’s the same thing with photography today.

[@sun-man]

​@@Benjamin_JehneConvinience eh? OK champ, take it easy.

[@tamasgal_com]

Thanks! Mark 5 is on the way ;)

[@lensvana]

Great choice!