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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX100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
Sony RX100 VII
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX100 VII

 RX100 II RX100 VII 
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX100 II

 RX100 VII RX100 II 
RevealedJuly 2019June 2013More 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 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (281g)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
80
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than average (281g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (302g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
65
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (281g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
81
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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