Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX100 II was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 II matches up versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX100 VII
RX100 II | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX100 II
RX100 VII | RX100 II | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | June 2013 | More modern by 73 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 VII
RX100 II | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 II against the RX100 VII.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and RX100 VII.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-27 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281 grams (0.62 lb) | 302 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 483 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $598 | $1,298 |