Customer Ratings & Reviews

I just bought the Sony RX100 VII and after trying out all the features I’m very impressed. First the good. This camera has literally everything I want in a point and shoot: 20MP, 28mm wide angle, excellent autofocus, amazing picture quality, great optical zoom, external mic input, 4K video, an excellent Zeiss lens and a size that will easily fit in my pocket for travel. Now two negatives: 1) The price. For me it’s worth it, but $1200.00 is a lot to pay for a point and shoot. 2) The supporting software. I’m a Mac user and most of Sony’s supporting software does not work at all on Mac Catalina (10.15). The Windows software is abysmal as well. Example: the Sony PlayMemories, which is the main software for importing photos and videos, simply does not install on Catalina. I’d love to transfer my images wirelessly to the Mac, but so far, no luck. I’m not sure if the installation & support instructions are just poorly written, but after several hours of struggle I gave up. Since I usually transfer my images via USB or SD card, this is not a huge deal for me. The rest of the camera works flawlessly. Hopefully they will provide Catalina support before the next OS comes out! I really appreciate the Sony’s quick autofocus after returning a brand-new Canon G7X MIII. The G7X MIII has a fatal problem with video autofocus which even a firmware update could not fix. There are many posts on YouTube about this. I was a real Canon fan up to this point, but not anymore. So bottom line, even with the price and software issues, this Sony RX100 VII is exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend.

I picked up the RX100 VII a little while ago and I’m super impressed. For such a small camera, it takes amazing photos—super sharp, great colors, and it even does well in low light. The zoom lens is awesome too, I can go from wide shots to close-ups without needing to carry extra gear. The autofocus is crazy fast. I take a lot of pics of my kids and it locks onto their eyes instantly, which means I don’t miss those quick moments anymore. I’ve also used it for some video and the 4K looks really clean, plus the image stabilization makes handheld clips look smooth. It’s not cheap, and the menus take a little getting used to, but honestly the quality you get out of such a tiny camera makes it worth it. I love that it just slips into my pocket but still feels like I’m carrying a “real” camera. If you’re looking for a travel-friendly camera that delivers pro-level results without the bulk, this one is hard to beat.

I am extremely impressed with this Sony camera. The image quality is outstanding for such a compact size, with sharp details, great color accuracy, and excellent low-light performance. The autofocus is incredibly fast and reliable, making it perfect for capturing action shots as well as everyday moments. I also love how portable it is — easy to carry without sacrificing professional-level features. The menu system takes a little time to learn, but once you do, it’s very intuitive. Overall, this camera is powerful, versatile, and well worth the investment.

This camera is the absolute best camera in the point and shoot camera and easily puts the G7 X Mark III to shame on what that could have been. Granted both are premium but different price categories still the auto focus on this is well worth the price difference and the quality of the menus feels like a pro would easily enjoy with so much customization its nonstop of potential. When I invested in this for Our Micro Family vlog I thought noway would this be amazing but it really grabbed me and proved me wrong. The thing that I love most is that I have power of a 24 mm lens and all way out to a 200 mm zoom which is great. The 4k recording does not overheat after five minutes but instead around 30 minutes which is nice. Now onto the bad side, there is no wall charger in the box and that is a 49 dollar optional addon. YES that is correct me, Ryan the one who complains about everything can only complain about that. So call that a major victory for Sony.

This really is a good camera quality wise but it could have been built better. LED is not so much a touch screen, it only works with certain functions. The power button should be a little bigger and a little less sensitive. Sometimes when I place it in a bag, something may touch the power button and it just drains the battery if left on. The battery doesn't last long and so I've had to buy multiple batteries. As for the pip up viewfinder, I honestly found it useless, maybe they can just do without it and place the power button there. I believe I could have purchased another camera at a cheaper price that still had excellent quality as this one.

The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII is an exceptional compact camera that packs professional-level performance into a pocket-sized body. The image quality is outstanding, with sharp detail, vibrant colors, and excellent low-light performance. Autofocus is lightning-fast, and the 4K video recording is smooth and high-quality. Its portability makes it perfect for travel, vlogging, or everyday photography without sacrificing power. A top-tier choice for anyone serious about photography on the go.

I hate expensive phones because I don't use any of the features except for the camera and I don't like technology that is meant to die in under 3 years. I decided to buy this camera and get a super cheap phone and I am very pleased with the decision after a month of heavy usage. I am a casual photographer with young children and the difference in the quality of my photos versus an iPhone is night and day. The shutter speed difference is huge for capturing kids that are always on the move and the sports feature has captured some heirloom quality shots of playtime. I also like that these photos don't automatically look "edited and optimized" like photos taken on an iPhone-- they look like real life. Size wise, I am able to fit this in my pocket or a small purse. Getting photos off the camera and onto my phone is easily and quickly accomplished over WiFi and I do a big dump onto a computer every month or so. I know that I will be using this camera for years to come.

This camera exceeded my expectations. The image quality is excellent even in low light, the autofocus is fast and accurate, and the compact size makes it perfect for travel and daily content creation. The video quality is sharp and stable, ideal for creators on the go. Definitely worth the investment. Highly recommended.

This is the one camera to have when you’re on the go and what to get better images that what your smartphone may offer. Super compact and pocketable. Small enough that I had to add the available Sony grip accessory to to get a better grip on it (highly recommended). The one inch sensor produces terrific Images have good resolution and color depth. The zoom lens has a practical range. I owned 4 different lumix compact cameras before this and their focus wasn’t always reliable. The RX has a superior focus system and holds its own even in low light. The viewfinder is an amazing piece of engineering in a small footprint like this. Very handy in bright daylight when the lcd screen can get a little harder to view. Taking high quality, 4K videos is a breeze. It’s nice that you can use the zoom when you shoot video. Much harder to do that with a smart phone and no available with a GoPro. The automated settings are pretty reliable to get the shots I need but it also has a full range of control options when you need it. The LCD display articulates to take the occasional selfie of high or low shot. - which make the camera ever more flexible as you wander in search of those great pics. Low likely performance is perfectly acceptable - try get decent resolution in a reasonable lit room. I have never had to use the available flash (that’s also a little marvel of engineering). The camera has a solid feel and is well constructed. All metal and everything feels pretty robust. No protruding buttons so it’s doesn’t accidentally turn on etc. The batteries are small pretty so battery life is constrained. I have three spare units so I can get a full days worth of shooting video and about 100 shots. Most camera reviews reset the Sony RX100 vi as the best travel camera to own. I would definitely second that. If you want to travel light don’t trust those travel pictures to anything else.

This camera takes the best pictures I’ve ever seen. I’ve been into photography for years now and just wanted something smaller to carry around and this thing outshines my bigger cameras.

This is the perfect camera for me. It fits in my pocket but is very powerful. The lens has good zoom and close up performance. I needed 4K video and the RX100 delivers. The 20 MP photos look great! I love the fast auto-focus and the ring around the lens which I use to adjust f-stop. I've only used the flash a few times but it is nice to have when you need it. I'm very happy with the adjustable LCD screen which, for me, is the biggest difference between shooting with this vs a phone. I don't use the viewfinder but might if it is too bright outside. My only complaint is that the movie button is too small. Sometimes it does not start recording and other times the camera is recording by accident. This can be solved by using the Sony - Vlogger Accessory Kit which has a nice large record button and controls the camera via Bluetooth. I also bought extra batteries because I use a lot of juice shooting videos.

The best point-and-shoot camera. This is my second RX100 VII, and I highly recommend purchasing the four-year Geek Protection Plan. I accidentally dipped my first camera into the ocean, which rendered it unusable, so I had to buy another one. For my second camera, I purchased the four-year protection plan. I bought both cameras using a two-year, no-interest payment plan, which at the time of this review comes out to about $60 per month. It feels like free money.

This little thing disappears in your hand (maybe a problem if one's hands are large) making for an unobtrusive everyday carry. It does everything my old Rebel from last century does but without the extra lenses.

So far so good with this camera for my current needs. If you're looking for a more portable option with plenty of features and control this camera is a great choice. I like the size a lot for traveling and getting pictures that are better than my smart phone can handle. I wish it had a grip already built in on it, but it can be bought and added on easily.

Still one of the best compact cameras on the market, no other camera with that size can give you that optical range, battery could be better, but picture quality is fantastic and sometimes I want to use this camera instead of "big" Sony A7iv. I wish Sony introduced a new gen with most recent features...

I wanted to get into street photography and am soo happy I found this little gem. Small enough to fit in my small purses and the photos come out crispy every time

This pocket sized camera is phenomenal. The picture quality is superb with so many features. Highly recommend.

It is good for business. Very conpact and pretty good battery life. I am pleased with the photos quality.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this camera. I’m a photography but use this when I go out with friends and we all love the photos! Super crisp images and compact to carry in your bag!

I switched to a compact camera because it was getting increasingly difficult to carry my SLR camera and lens and enjoy traveling. The pictures are amazingly sharp and I used the 200mm zoom quite a bit. The Sony was able to focus and take a clear picture even though our tour bus was in motion. When we visited a National Park, we were extremely lucky and saw a tiger appear briefly from the bushes, I was the only one on my vehicle that captured the whole body of the tiger. The other people with smart phones and slower cameras got only half the body or tail before the tiger disappeared in the bushes. For me, it was worth the cost of the Sony to capture a once in a lifetime picture.