Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
(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
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX100 was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 matches up versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony RX100 VII
RX100 | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony RX100
RX100 VII | RX100 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | August 2012 | More recent by 84 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony RX100 VII
RX100 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Sony RX100 versus Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the RX100 vs the RX100 VII.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and RX100 VII.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older RX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-28 | 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 dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) | 302 gr (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 390 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $448 | $1,298 |