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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VI
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
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1").

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The RX100 V was introduced 3 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX100 V grades against the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony RX100 VII

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

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX100 V

 RX100 VII RX100 V 
LaunchedJuly 2019October 2016More recent by 34 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII

 RX100 V RX100 VII 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 V against the RX100 VII.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older RX100 V is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 V Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
77
lighter than average (302g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
65
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging details
81
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
doesn't have external mic support
81
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
lighter than average (302g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-10-06 2019-07-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 315 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 24.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.4
DXO Low light rating 586 418
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $998 $1,298