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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| Customer Rating | (447) | (129) | (7) | (311) | (602) | (701) |
| Price | $1,099.00 | $899.99 | $1,079.95 | $587.95 | $668.99 | $597.99 |
| Sold By | Your EPower | Opto camera | Web Offers | TLC Cams | Willoughby's Established 1898 | Amazon.com |
| Screen Size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Has Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Includes External Memory | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Item Dimensions | 4 x 1.68 x 2.38 inches | 4 x 1.7 x 2.29 inches | 1.7 x 2.4 x 4 inches | 4.66 x 2.94 x 6.13 inches | 4.02 x 1.61 x 2.28 inches | 4.38 x 1.78 x 2.61 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.61 lbs | 0.66 lbs | 1.20 lbs | 1.26 lbs | 0.64 lbs | 2.47 ounces |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 21 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels | 20.1 megapixels |
| Optical Zoom | 8x | 2.9x | 8.0x | 2.9x | 2.9000000953674316 | 10x |
| Video Capture Resolution | 2160p | 2160p | 2160p | 1080p | 1080p | 2160p |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | flexible LCD | Electronic | Electronic |
From the manufacturer
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
 RX100 VII |  Battery |  Battery Kit |  Microphone |  Microphone |  Case/Bag | |
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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 |
Customer reviews
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 August 22, 2019
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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LOVING IT SO FAR
By A. John on August 22, 2019
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.By A. John on August 22, 2019
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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Expensive - yes, but a remarkable pocket camera
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Expensive - yes, but a remarkable pocket camera
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2019
Firstly picture quality. I am so impressed with the optical quality of the lens on this camera. A little soft in the corners full open and at close focus. Otherwise pin sharp. 4K video great too.Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2019
Yes, I gave it 4 stars in "ease of use" despite the lack of touch screen navigation and the myriad of nested menus. Why - excellent Auto characteristics (most of the time) and the SCN (Scene) setting gets you to where you need to be quickly. In addition, the function button brings up only those settings that you need to consider if you don't like the Auto or SCN suggestions. There is logic to how it is laid out. Not to forget the touch screen focus and auto tracking override, when you want to force the camera on one specific subject.
Buttons and dials are "really" tiny but remember, this is a highly-capable pocketable travel camera, not a studio camera. To look at the pictures, you would be hard to tell the difference from a good APS-C sensor.
Battery life is neither great or bad. I use the viewfinder predominantly and my experience to date has been OK.
Pics include a raft of California Sea Lions taken at max zoom (200mm equ.) and some graffiti taken at between 24-50mm equ.
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City Boy
It's a decent camera, but...
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