Sony RX100 VII :: Incredible!!!

hi i have a question. is there a PAUSE button somewhere in the sony rx100 M7 camera during movie recording. I can't find it and tech support doesn't know either.

Hello , i just watched this review as i am interested in buying it. Regarding your comment about thermal shutdown on 4k recording. Please note that if you record the same picture all the time and you are not holding the camera, the CPU works very little to compress the video footage and off course the active stabilization does not generate heat at all. That is propably the reason + the controlled environment you could reach 1 hour of 4k recording length. I would like to see a more real life representation of the 4k recording length capabilities.

i think as a stills shooter you only need the specs of the mark 3 and especially the nd filter included

Sony says it can record in 4k for as long as you like. The 5 min. OFF is because the housing gets too hot to handle for some...

What most completly forget to mention: Videos shot with the Sony RX100 VII can be stabilized using the recorded gyro data in the free SW Sony Catalyst Browse.
This can, for example, completely smoothen non-ninja walking effects when using a gimbal or also w/o any gimbal.

I have one. It is a superb camera and it fits in your pocket ! If you want to get most out of some of the features you need a gimbal or a tripod. I would just like to see a filter thread. That would make it perfect. It is great to have a camera that has more features than many digital SLRs and you don't have to carry around all that heavy kit so you can take it with you all the time. My images have improved since getting this camera but you really need to read the manual to understand all the setting options and features. A more touch enabled rear screen would be a great option in the next version because moving through all the many menu options takes time. A new user needs to understand that to get all you can from this brilliant camera there is a steep learning curve. It is worth printing all 670 pages of the manual to study it at leisure.

So I'm commenting here three years later. Hope I'm not too late to the party. 😂 And - I've finally ordered an RX100vii, in "like new minus" condition from KEH. After years of wanting one, as a step up from my good old RX100iii. As I wait for it to be delivered I'm browsing through the knowledge base on the internet. THANK YOU for this excellent overview. It's stood the test of time and has been very informative.

I read that some people are making 16 x 20“ prints or even 20 x 24“ prints with iPhones. From what they say as long as you stand back and view in the entire image the image still looks very good for exhibition purposes. I just purchased a Sony RX 100 V. What’s your opinion on making large prints with these two cameras? It would be interesting to see some kind of a test comparison between these two cameras in terms of if the quality is acceptable for exhibition purposes a 20 x 24”?

Thank you so much for your nice video, I have two questions i always use Rx100 mark 5 I just love it , i have two questions can i get a good bouquet effect in photography and in video filming either mark 5 or 7 thank you again

I have a lead on a mint one for 1200 CAD. Wondering if I should pull the trigger or hope that a new model comes out soon with the faster aperere and ND again….

Aloha I am a armature photographer and I am a professional tour guide. I have Sony RX 100 I, II, and III (2 of them) I like your review short and clear. I am considering to buy a new Z or RX100 VII. But I am not convinced yet. I rather spend my $ to add more accessories, cages and hand grips and UV filers. I take amazing night sky photos with RX100 thanks to ZEISS F1.8 lens at Hawaii Mauna Kea.

Number your batteries with a magic marker 😉👌🏾

Take a magic marker to number your batteries 😉

In the fence, Sony RX100 lV-iPhone 13 ProMax. I'm not stranger to the RX 100s

I just got the Sony RX100 Mark7 & very disappointed with it. It is a very expensive camera that produces pictures no better than my IPhone 10. So much is said about it’s autofocus capabilities, but I sure get a lot of out of focus or blurry pictures. On Superior Auto, I get lag times between pictures because it has to process the previous shot. I do mostly still shots of people, and when I take pictures of groups of people, the camera does not seem to know where to focus, resulting in pictures where most of the people are out of focus. Battery life is very poor, the the buttons are very small - it is a very clumsy camera. A very expensive clumsy camera.

When do you think the 7 will be coming out. Also is there a better compact in your opinion.

RX100 Mark Vii, I want to buy for photography when I am traveling. I know it is expensive but how is the low light quality for photos?

Close to two years later......
Rumor has it that you might get your two versions......
Greetings from Sweden.

Very informative ...subbed..thanx..I still own my Sony RX100Va and i'm very happy with..(it has the ND-filter)..but think i'm going for a bigger Sony camera..have to choose between the A6600 and a A7iii,..which one would you advice?I use it maintainely for photo's..not video..(sometimes.. :)

I'm sorry but no

I agree about the battery issue :) Great review! Any tips for if I want a burier background for video when vlogging/selfie talking? It's an amazing camera, I still like it more than the ZV1 but I like want the instant background blur button haha

perfect review perfect camera...... god job....

By the way you had the best video on this camera

can i plug in the hdmi and stream it at the same time.

December 2020 is this carema good

Hi🙋🏼‍♂️, questions regarding sd card. I'm buying this camera. How about the card, v30-v60-v90 which should i buy and put in RX 100 m7 for maximum exploitation of 4k etc? What can the camera max "handle", which is the best card to this cam.? thanks

How does it preform in low light situations, have you used it to photo the moon?

I’ve used mine with two batteries out and about (so that’s about 500shots)

For times when I need longer life I just charge while using with the usb input to a slim mophie powerbank

Can you post your camera settings for this video?.

Nice review. I know this was a while ago but just have to say Sony’s technology is really impressive considering the small form factor. I have an RX100 V and am still blown away with it’s capabilities. Of course it’s not really surprising as I am old and still remember how amazed I was with the Sony Walkman when it came out.

I want it to be a interchangeable lens. The lens unit of rx100 series is too fragile.

Stuid questoion if you read this even :) For "walk around, point and shoot" style of photography will you rather choose a smartphone or such small camera?

I'm thinking about selling my Pentax K50 and either buing small point and shoot or smartphone with good camera. For photos I really wanna make, I use analog camera and I have all needed lenses for it, so I'm using currently mostly smartphone for weekend or vacation shooting and big, bulky Pentax is gathering dust.

Number your batteries use them in order... Just saying...

They have a ND filter add on thats a magnet attachment.

I am really happy with my GH4
I want Highspeed aka slowmo

Ugh 2 seconds for 1299 and not real 1080... Hard pass will spend 1500 go 8 seconds.

My bug question is does it over heat like the 4&5 did?

Prolly the WORST thing about the RX100 -7 is👉🏽


knowing that Sony will replace it soon with another (possibility called the Mark-8) 😩

Here im still shooting with my rx100 mark 1 . That still does what 90% of the shooters care about. I only wish it had a little wider lens

Could you try to speak a bit more slowly - I can hardly keep up with you.

I have a mark va, i bought it for the nd. I STILL find myself using a magnet filter adapter with another variable nd on max in addition to the internal nd fairly often for video on a bright day out with my kids...

This is the best review on this camera I have seen to date.

Great review!! I am glad I found your video. I am thoroughly sold and will go and get one to play with. Thanks!!

What a fantastic review! You get *** stars! I've seen a lot of reviews and some of them have been super pro and others more heartfelt. I like your tone, straightforward info, guidance etc. WOW! Anyway, upshot is I am getting my new camera tomorrow!!!! Doing a little camera dance on the spot here in England. Brilliant video, I wondered how you shot it? With VII or something else? All the best, I will keep watching.

I have the AX700 camcorder which I'm selling. Will look at getting the RX 100 VII as it has stabilization with 4k video and good night recording. And is less bulkier than the AX and won't cost an arm and a leg like the a7 and a9 do. And it still has a carl zeiss sonar T thingy lens and the lens isn't a separate price tag. It's not perfect but it's good.

Does the feature of eye AF work with high FPS video recording?

I just bought it. How’s the battery life? Oh I’m subscribed.

ND, fast lens, 4k60 are what it needs.

You are missing the point. You are not going to get a shorter lens because Sony is trying to provide something phones cannot provide in terms of focal range.
Also, it's easy enough to get a magnetic filters and very small.

Yoi can use sony imaging edge software to stabilize video on your smartphone.