The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is a pocket-sized camera packing a wealth of stills and video versatility. This seventh-generation camera in the esteemed RX100 series is the second to feature the impressive 24-200mm-equivalent ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens that covers wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths for greater shooting flexibility in a variety of conditions. The updated sensor design is all about speed and enables blackout-free continuous shooting up to 20 fps for easier subject tracking. A stacked design and front-end LSI also contribute to quickened operation and enhanced image quality. Video performance also remains impressive with the incorporation of S-Log3 and HLG gamma settings, and High Frame Rate shooting allows you to record at up to 960 fps for slow-motion playback. The LCD features a tilting design to support working from high and low angles and its touch capability permits the use of Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functions. This sensor stacks the pixel area, a high-speed signal processing circuit, and memory in order to increase data throughput and deliver features such as Single Burst Shooting, an Anti-Distortion shutter, UHD 4K video, and more. The Single Burst Shooting function also permits recording up to seven frames, in raw or JPEG, at 90 fps, 60 fps, or 30 fps for capturing the fastest of moments. The flexible reach is complemented by four stop-effective Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake to suit handheld shooting in low-light conditions camera uses a hybrid system with 357 phase-detection points that cover approximately 68% of the frame along with a 425-area contrast-detection system to provide fast, accurate focusing in a range of situations. Benefitting sharper recording, an Active SteadyShot mode can be used for a recording that prioritizes smoothness when reducing the appearance of camera shake. Fast Hybrid AF is available during movie shooting for ensuring accurate, fast tracking using phase-detection AF points. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available for producing an effective 14-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image. Additionally, the camera is NTSC/PAL switchable, making it usable around the world, vertical videos can be recorded with embedded metadata to correct for the vertical orientation during playback. A manual control ring surrounds the lens and features a smooth, click-less design for quick and quiet changing of settings. The ring can be assigned to control a variety of features, at different values, including zoom and aperture. File name setting allows users to change the first three characters of the file name from DSC to three characters of their choice. Additionally, images shot in continuous mode can also be displayed, reviewed, and deleted in the groups they were shot for faster operation.
Sony DSC-RX100 VII Specs
Pixels | Effective: 20.1 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1" |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Image Stabilization | Digital, Optical |
Focal Length | 9 to 72mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 200mm) |
Optical Zoom | 8x |
Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (32x Combined Zoom) 2x Optimized (16x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 to 4.5 |
Focus Range | 3.15" to Infinity / 8 cm to Infinity (Wide) 3.28' to Infinity / 1 m to Infinity (Telephoto) |
Optical Design | 15 Elements in 12 Groups |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 12800 (Extended: 64 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/2000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second 1/32000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode |
Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 20 fps at 20.1 MP Up to 90 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 7 Frames |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Special Options | Panorama |
Recording Modes | MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD/MP4 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 to 24 Mb/s] |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | AC3, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.59x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Monitor Size | 3" |
Monitor Resolution | 921,600 Dot |
Monitor Type | 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
Effective Flash Range | ISO Auto 1.31 to 19.36' / 0.4 to 5.9 m (Wide) 3.28 to 10.17' / 1 to 3.1 m (Telephoto) |
External Flash Connection | None |
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery | 1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh (Approx. 240 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4 x 2.29 x 1.69" / 101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8 mm |
Weight | 10.65 oz / 302 g |