Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 VII

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.