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compact
Sony

RX100 VII

Category
Compact
Sensor
1-inch
Resolution
20.1 MP
Mount / lens
Fixed 24-200mm F2.8-4.5 (35mm equiv.)
Weight
302 g with battery and card

What photographers keep saying · from 16 reviews

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Their RX100 VII is their go-to for its size, zoom and viewfinder, but it feels fragile.

“I love the size/zoom/images/viewfinder and I’d argue it has much more functionality than a phone.”
mixedcompact

Just bought the RX100 VII for $1,700 but can't get colours and flash to look like a Canon G7 X.

“I keep trying to adjust the colors and flash settings but it just won’t come out like the canon”
mixed

Takes the RX100 VII instead of their a7 IV kit and is happy with results.

“My RX100mkVII comes with me when I don't want to travel with my A7iv + lenses.”
positivecompact

Finds the RX100 VII great for video and low light with a long zoom, but delicate.

“Does amazing video, very good in low light”
mixedgreat video

Recently got the RX100 VII and has no regrets.

“Recently got rx100 m7 and no regret”
positivecompact

Bought the RX100 VII for travel and rarely uses their phone now.

“later bought an RX100M7 for travel specifically, no regrets”
positivecompact

Found the RX100 VII the most overpriced camera they've experienced and returned it.

“Most overpriced camera I have ever experienced and one of the only cameras I have ever returned.”
negativeoverpriced

Replaced an old PowerShot G7 with the RX100 VII last summer and now uses its pop-up viewfinder a lot.

“I got a Sony DSC RX100 VII last summer to replace my aging Canon Powershot G7, and started to use the viewfinder a lot.”
positivecompact

Owns the RX100 VII and a Ricoh GR; the Sony is more versatile in a pocket, with a flash and a long zoom.

“You want the Sony RX100Vii. Pocketable, inbuilt flash, and a hell of a zoom.”
positivecompact

Bought an open-box RX100 VII as a pocket camera and loves it, carrying it on a lanyard.

“I purchased an open box Sony RX100 VII for $1300 from a local camera store for just this purpose a couple of months ago and love it.”
positivecompact

Shot a concert with an iPhone 17 Pro Max and their older RX100 VII and was shocked how good the Sony photos were.

“I had a shock how good the Sony pics turned out.”
positivegreat image qualitycompact

Takes the RX100 VII when out and about for quick snaps and calls it a joy, alongside their X-T30 III.

“if I'm out and about and just want to take a few snaps I take my Sony Rx100 Vii both cameras are a joy”
positivecompact

Owns the RX100 III, VI and VII; the VII's AF and video are clearly the best for kids, though operation is slow.

“With kids the 7’s AF trumps the 6, kills the 3, better video as well.”
positivefast autofocuscompact

Loved their RX100 VII, which taught them manual shooting, before moving to a D-Lux 8.

“Gotta be the sony with the rx100vii. Went manual with it because of its small sensor.”
positive

Their RX100 VII stands out for concerts from the crowd, where their Ricoh struggles.

“The Sony is the standout for concerts and is the most used point and shoot from the crowd by fellow concert photographers”
positive

Their used RX100 VII tracks moving people well even in dim light, a big step up from their RX100 III; noise shows if you pixel peep.

“the rx100 vii has phase detect and it's pretty snappy even in dim light.”
positivefast autofocuscompact

Still uses their RX100 VII next to an a7 III because it fits perfectly in a bike bag or backpack.

“Still occasionally use the RX100 as it is perfect for putting in my bike bag or backpack.”
positivecompact

Bought the RX100 VII for travel and concerts after a G7 X Mark III and is very happy; it does better where they use it.

“I got the Sony RX100-7 and I am very happy I did.”
positivecompact

Their RX100 VII randomly jumps from aperture priority to shutter priority or Auto while shooting, then back, even though the mode dial doesn't move. It happens most when handling the camera or touching the dial.

“My Sony RX100 VII randomly switches from A mode to S mode or even AUTO while I’m shooting, then switches back to A on its own.”
negativebuild quality issues