Sony RX100 VII 1″ Compact Camera (2019)
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Sony DSC-RX100 VII is a high-end 1″ compact camera. Introduced by Sony in 2019, it comes with a 1" sensor with 20 MP (5472 x 3648) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. One should note that the RX100 VII has a 125 base ISO, which is not conducive to getting the cleanest images. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 90.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
Those who intend to use the Sony RX100 VII for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 4 stops of IBIS. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- 4 stops of IBIS
- Extraordinary 90.0 fps burst rate
- Very light
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Poor battery life
- 125 base ISO
- Low 20 MP resolution
- Lacks weather sealing
- Low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great mic input
- Excellent 4k video
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent video quality
- Excellent autofocus system
Cons
- Lackluster low-light performance
- No telephoto zoom
- No SD card slot
- Not rated as being water or impact-resistant
- Short battery life
- Battery life could be better
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC
Construction
Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5472 x 3648)
Sensor | Type
Stacked CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
43 mm / 1.69 in
Size | Height
58 mm / 2.28 in
Size | Width
102 mm / 4.02 in
Weight
302 g / 10.67 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
921,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.59x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 12.4° Diagonal | 10.3° Horizontal | 6.9° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 (wide) ~ f/4.5 (tele)
Crop Factor
2.7
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
8.9 mm ~ 74.1 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
24 mm ~ 200 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical, 4 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
125 ~ 12800, extendable to 64 ISO
Processor
Bionz X
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom
8.3x optical zoom, Digital zoom available
Performance
Battery Life
260 shots
Flash Range
5.90 m
Max Burst Rate
90.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
80 mm / 3.15 in
Shutter Speed
1/32000 s (electronic) / 1/2000 s (mechanical) ~ 30 s
Storage
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Production
Battery
NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Debut
2019-07-25
Model Name
DSC-RX100M7
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 87%The Sony RX100 VII is a high-end compact designed for travel, action, video and vlogging. Successor to the RX100 VI, it shares the same 24-200mm f2.8-4.5 zoom as well as essentially the same body with a touch-screen that can angle up to face you. It now becomes the first RX100 model to sport a 3.5mm analogue input to connect an external microphone. Canon’s G5X II and G7X III both sport 4k video, brighter lenses with ND filters and flip screens while also undercutting it on price.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fast autofocus
- 3.5mm mic input
- Excellent 4k video
Cons
- Can’t mount a bracket or a lavalier mic
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 70%The RX100 VII uses the same 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens as the VI version of the camera. It shoots Raw or JPG images at 20MP resolution. The big limiting factor for working in very dim light (without the aid of flash) is the lens' f-stop.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Excellent video stabilization
Cons
- Lackluster low-light performance
- No telephoto zoom
rtings[3]
Reviewer score 68%The Sony RX100 VII is a great option for landscape photography. Its wide shutter speed range makes it easy to capture both long-exposure shots and stills of fast-moving subjects. Unfortunately, the camera's small size and lack of a dedicated hand grip can make it uncomfortable to use for extended periods. It also has fairly short battery life.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality out-of-the-box
- Excellent autofocus system
- Great noise-handling capability
- Superb image quality in FHD and 4k
- Very good noise handling capabilities
Cons
- Short battery life
- Can be uncomfortable to hold for long periods
- Not rated as being water or impact-resistant
t3[4]
Reviewer score 84%Small enough to fit in a jeans pocket, so it's something you can always have with you. The pop-out electronic viewfinder continues to be an added bonus. Big change comes to video - with Sony keen to appeal to the ever-growing ‘vlogger’ audience. There's mic input for the first time in the RX100 series, real-time tracking and Eye-AF for video.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent video quality
- Great mic input
Cons
- Battery life could be longer
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 82%Sony's new RX100 VII is a modest improvement on the RX100 VI. It still has the same 1-inch dimensions and stacked architecture as before. It now works with the latest version of the company's BIONZ X engine. Videos are recorded to 4K UHD quality at a maximum 30p, with no pixel binning.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic burst-rate figures
- Super-fast autofocus and auto-exposure
- 4K UHD recording
Cons
- No SD card slot
- No telephoto lens
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References
- ^ Sony RX100 VII review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-rx100-vii-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-vii. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Sony RX100 VII Camera Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/sony/rx100-vii. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Sony RX100 VII review. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-rx100-vii-review. 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-vii. 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Sony RX100 VII Review. []. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/sony-rx100-vii. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
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