Ok, so to keep it simple. As I stated, its worth the price of $1200. Why? Because it is a 20MP pocket camera, that has 4k recording with audio input. As well as an awesome focal range. Starting at a wide 24mm to a 200mm telephoto range. Whats not to like? Its awesome. Don't expect bird photography though.
Now the lengthy part...
I'm coming from owning a fair share of cameras as a professional photographer. As of this review, I have a Sony A7m2 with the kit lens, but also the 70200g f4 lens, plus other various lenses. The Sony a6000 + nex 5n, RX100m3, Fuji X100F. Further down in the review III will be the RX100m3 and VII is the one the review is for.Why does this become part of the review? Its because I can put this camera against some stiff competition before writing this review. As far as usefulness, I think this camera is 10/10. I used to carry the RX100m3 along everywhere with me because of its size. I kept it, for the fact that it has f1.8 at its widest vs 2.8 of the RX100m7. Now I carry the III and the VII everywhere. However, the one I have used primarily these past few weeks have been the VII because of its reach. I know 90% of my photos never exceed the range of 70mm. Found this out a 3rd time because of a 2 month trip to Viet Nam and Japan where I took only the III and X100F. During that trip I only encountered maybe 5 times max where I wish I had 200mm reach. Well, now I have that, and more. I'll upload photos later after this review.
Build quality: 10/10
Is basically the same as you can expect from Sony and its previous RX models. Same high quality.
Image quality: 8/10
I love it. Obviously it won't compete with the bigger cameras I have, but in good lighting (always a key) the image quality is amazing. The range this camera provides helps in making better bokeh portraits compared to the 24-70mm range of previous models (not including the VI). *my opinion you may not agree
Video: N/A
Honestly, not much a video person. Having an option to add a mic really pushed me to buying this camera. That was the selling point to me. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought this since I didn't buy the VI either.
Where does this camera fit in?
As expected, I can see this camera fit perfectly in my travel kit. Where 90% of the time I would use it while traveling, only pulling out the III when I go walking around at night or poorly lit conditions.
If you know the limitations of this camera it will not let you down. Just, as explained earlier, it isn't going to be good for wildlife, but as a portraits and everyday camera. I think it nails it.
What I wish:
Weather Sealing! C'mon Sony, you pulled through with the mic input. I want to use these cameras in raining conditions. I'm a firm believer of what these tiny guys can do.
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Sony RX100 VII
Pro features in a to-go package
Pro-level features for both still shots and movies will meet the demands of professional photographers, creators and vloggers.
Broad zoom capability in a compact body
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High resolution and exceptional low-light shooting
The large 1.0-type image sensor has a resolution of 20.1 megapixels10. High levels of perceived image resolution and low noise deliver superb image quality with realistic-looking textures.
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Fast, 20fps continuous shooting w/ AF/AE tracking
The fast image sensor offers continuous shooting at up to 20fps4; the camera tracks subjects with AF/AE calculations up to 60 times per second4, even when they're moving erratically or at high speed.
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Real-time Eye AF for both stills and movies
Sony's advanced eye-detection & tracking performance are the key to beautiful portraits. Real-time Eye AF detects human eyes and maintains focus as the subject moves, freeing you to compose your shot.
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Real-time Eye AF for Animals
Real-time Eye AF is available for animals9 as well as people. Great portrait shots of pets are easier than ever.
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Broad AF coverage and fast AF speed
The RX100 VII features a category-leading7 total of 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF points, covering a total of 68% of the frame, complemented by 425 contrast-detection AF points.
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Excellent color and texture reproduction
The newly developed image sensor, and the camera's image-processing algorithms, achieve more realistic textures and colors.
The high-magnification 24–200 mm2 zoom lens delivers superb image quality. Engineered to achieve maximum resolution and clarity across the entire zoom range, it brings remarkable telephoto capability to a pocket-size package, vastly expanding your options for creative expression.
Features
Advanced features for creators
Even when you're walking, image stabilization "Active" mode produces smooth 4K video.
Enhanced image stabilization
Capture smooth 4K video even while walking with newly supported "Active" mode image stabilization.
External mic input for sound
Despite its compact size, the RX100 VII includes a microphone input15. The 3.5-mm input enables professional audio capture for your movies and vlogs.
Time-lapse movies
The Interval Shooting19 function performs continuous shooting with a set interval of 1 to 60 seconds with AE tracking.
Features
Sensor designed for speed
The newly developed 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ X image-processing engine open new dimensions in speed and image quality.
Tilt display for easy framing
The high-resolution, 921k-dot 3.0-type LCD monitor tilts up appr 180° and down appr 90°, making it easy to frame or shoot from high and low angles.
Push electronic viewfinder
The XGA OLED Tru-Finder has a resolution of approx. 2.35 million dots for bright, detailed and high-contrast viewing. Accessed easily w a single push.
Touch operation
Simply tap the screen to initiate Real-time Tracking for either stills or movies. Touch Focus, Touch Pad and Touch Shutter are also available.
Accessories
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Model Name
| DSCRX100M7/B | NP-BX1/M8 | ACCTRDCX | ECMXYST1M | ECMAW4 | LCJ-RXK/B |
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Description
| Premium Compact Camera | Rechargeable Battery Pack | USB Travel Charger/Battery Kit | Mic for Multi Interface Shoe | Wireless Microphone | Jacket Case for RX100 series |
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Dimensions
| 4" x 2.29" x 1.68" | 1.19" x .37" x 1.68" | — | 3" x 2.5" x 1.5" | 3.03" x 3" x 1.38" | 4.62"x 3.25" x 2.12" |
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Weight
| Approx. 10.7 oz (302 g) | Approx. .88 oz / 25 g | Approx. .06 oz / 15 g | Approx. 3.53 oz / 100 g | Approx. 1oz / 26g | Approx. 3.4 oz / 96 g |
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Compatibility with RX100 VII
| n/a | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
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| Price | — | $2,309.95 | $2,159.95 | -7% $139.00 List: $149.99 | -23% $99.99 List: $129.99 | $1,738.95 |
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| display type | LCD | — | LCD | LCD | LCD | OLED |
| display size | 3 inches | — | 3 inches | 2.7 inches | — | 3 inches |
| lens type | Telephoto | Zoom | zoom lens | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | all-in-one-zoom |
| zoom type | Optical | Optical Zoom | Optical | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical |
| shooting modes | Auto, Program auto, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual exposure, Memory recall, Movie mode, HFR mode, Panorama, Scene selection | Sports, Night, Movie | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Movie | Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro | Easy | AUTO (Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto), Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall), Movie Mode, HFR Mode, Panorama, Scene Selection |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, HDMI | USB, HDMI | USB | USB | NFC, HDMI, USB |
| video resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 2160p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p |
| optical zoom | 8 multiplier x | — | — | 5 multiplier x | 4 multiplier x | 2.9 multiplier x |
| real angle of view | — | — | 6.16 degrees | 30.6 degrees | — | 2.7 degrees |
| wireless tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| model name | RX100 VII | DSC-RX100M7 | DSC-RX100M7 | Friendly Zoom FZ55 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 Digital Camera | DSCRX100M6/B |
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LOVING IT SO FAR
I won't mention anything that you can possibly find from reading the description and I'm certainly not a professional photographer, more of an amateur but in order to preserve all my memories, I need my photos to look great. I currently own the Sony A7R III, with a preorder in place for the A7R IV, but since I travel pretty often, I wanted something that was a bit smaller. Small enough to fit in my pocket and not attract too much attention. The Sony A7R just looks expensive, and combined with the 24-70mm 2.8f it can get heavy after walking around a city for a couple of hours. This is my very first Sony compact camera so I can't compare it to any other, but what I can say is that it takes really great photos (at least outdoors in natural light). I'm attaching two that I took earlier of my cat and backyard. I've been playing around with the settings and from what I've gathered, even in manual mode, there was no way for me to make my fstop constant, although I could change my shutter speed, ISO etc. If there's a way I'm sure I'll find it, or I'd like to know how to do so. While the photos look amazing in the natural afternoon light, I also love the option of having a built-in dedicated flash although I personally don't ever use a flash. The photos look sharp in the camera and also once downloaded. So why did I give it 4 stars. Because of what it didn't have. Cons. 1. Camera because of it's size can get real slippery after using for a while so I had to end up buying the attachment grip. While not overly expensive, it would have been great to have it, especially when you're paying over $1k for the camera itself. 2. Sony didn't include a real battery charger, but instead one that connects to a USB so you technically have to plug it into your computer to charge. Since I have a new MacBook Pro that wasn't possible for me, so once again I had to spend money on a real charger. BTW, there is also no written manual. Besides those two major things above which were my biggest pet peeve, this is an amazing camera. I also purchased the shooting grip so I can take it with me and take my own pics without having to ask someone to do so, and also purchased the camera case. If you're looking for something REALLY compact, and you're tired of walking around with your mirrorless or DSLR, then I say get this. I'll update this if I run into any other issue along the way, but so far I'm loving it. Update: Took it on a trip to Portugal for a week and it performed as I expected, amazingly well. Battery life was good for a couple of hours after taking a few hundred photos, but I purchased another just to be on the safe side. I prefer shooting in Aperture Priority mode, so set the aperture and had everything else on auto and my photos all turned out great. I attached the camera grip and was able to take selfies without having to ask anyone to take my photo. Camera because of its size is the perfect travel camera and now I may just end up canceling my preorder for the M4. I was able to zoom in and out and camera all the details that I wanted to. I've attached a few more pics that I took, one of a statue at 24mm and another up close to get more details. I still, however, won't adjust my rating to a 5. Someone mentioned that they received a wall plug in their camera kit, but mine was missing thus the reason I had to purchase the battery charger. And once again after walking around for a while in the heat and holding this "tiny" camera, it does get slippery, so I recommend the attachment grip. I bought the cheap sony camera case for under $15 and it fit in there perfectly with the attached grip, extra battery with no issues.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019Set: Camera OnlyVerified Purchase
Ok, so to keep it simple. As I stated, its worth the price of $1200. Why? Because it is a 20MP pocket camera, that has 4k recording with audio input. As well as an awesome focal range. Starting at a wide 24mm to a 200mm telephoto range. Whats not to like? Its awesome. Don't expect bird photography though.
Now the lengthy part...
I'm coming from owning a fair share of cameras as a professional photographer. As of this review, I have a Sony A7m2 with the kit lens, but also the 70200g f4 lens, plus other various lenses. The Sony a6000 + nex 5n, RX100m3, Fuji X100F. Further down in the review III will be the RX100m3 and VII is the one the review is for.Why does this become part of the review? Its because I can put this camera against some stiff competition before writing this review. As far as usefulness, I think this camera is 10/10. I used to carry the RX100m3 along everywhere with me because of its size. I kept it, for the fact that it has f1.8 at its widest vs 2.8 of the RX100m7. Now I carry the III and the VII everywhere. However, the one I have used primarily these past few weeks have been the VII because of its reach. I know 90% of my photos never exceed the range of 70mm. Found this out a 3rd time because of a 2 month trip to Viet Nam and Japan where I took only the III and X100F. During that trip I only encountered maybe 5 times max where I wish I had 200mm reach. Well, now I have that, and more. I'll upload photos later after this review.
Build quality: 10/10
Is basically the same as you can expect from Sony and its previous RX models. Same high quality.
Image quality: 8/10
I love it. Obviously it won't compete with the bigger cameras I have, but in good lighting (always a key) the image quality is amazing. The range this camera provides helps in making better bokeh portraits compared to the 24-70mm range of previous models (not including the VI). *my opinion you may not agree
Video: N/A
Honestly, not much a video person. Having an option to add a mic really pushed me to buying this camera. That was the selling point to me. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought this since I didn't buy the VI either.
Where does this camera fit in?
As expected, I can see this camera fit perfectly in my travel kit. Where 90% of the time I would use it while traveling, only pulling out the III when I go walking around at night or poorly lit conditions.
If you know the limitations of this camera it will not let you down. Just, as explained earlier, it isn't going to be good for wildlife, but as a portraits and everyday camera. I think it nails it.
What I wish:
Weather Sealing! C'mon Sony, you pulled through with the mic input. I want to use these cameras in raining conditions. I'm a firm believer of what these tiny guys can do.
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
Best most powerful point and shoot pocket sized camera that will still be relevant for years to come
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- Chook!Reviewed in Australia on August 2, 2021
Big Quality in a small package.
Set: Camera OnlyVerified Purchase - Arjun DasReviewed in India on July 8, 2023
Amazing point and shoot camera
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This little camera from Sony is an awesome imaging device. Though it is sold as a point-and-shoot camera, it has full manual controls over settings. Some interesting facts about this camera are -Arjun DasAmazing point and shoot camera
Reviewed in India on July 8, 2023
1. It can shoot even in RAW-only mode.
2. Impressive colour reproduction and dynamic range, particularly if one considers its small sensor size.
3. Auto-focus system is very quick and accurate .
4. Very high burst mode suitable for BIF or sports photography.
5. Very handy zoom range for shooting any kind of photography, except wildlife.
There are some cons as well. They are
1. High ISO performance is not so good.
2. Menu navigation for changing settings sometimes can become cumbersome.
3. Buttons are too small to find out quickly, though its not a deal breaker.
4. Price is a little high. Anything around 60K would have been appropriate.
Overall, this pocket camera is good for someone who is starting photography and who travels a lot.
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Eloisa BrasilReviewed in Brazil on May 9, 2024
Ótima camera
Set: w/ Shooting Grip KitVerified Purchase - NBReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 20, 2022
Compact powerhouse
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