Cameras Sony Filed Oct 11, 2026 by Joe
Sony RX100 VII
The Sony RX100 VII is a 302 g 1-inch compact with a 24–200 mm F2.8–4.5 zoom, a pop-up EVF, and Micro USB. No built-in ND.
Worth it if
- You want 24–200 mm, Eye AF, and an EVF in a pocket, and you will live with F4.5 at the long end and Micro USB.
Skip it if
- You need f/1.8, USB-C, or a grip. That is closer to the G7 X Mark III.
Specifications
| Sensor | 1.0-type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) Exmor RS stacked CMOS, 20.1 MP effective |
| Lens | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, 9.0–72 mm (24–200 mm equiv.), F2.8–4.5. 8.0×. No ND |
| AF | 357 phase + 425 contrast points. Real-time Tracking and Eye AF |
| EVF | Pop-up 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 0.59×, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0-type TFT, 921,600 dots. Tilt 180° up / 90° down |
| Size | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm |
| Weight | 302 g with battery and card. 275 g body only |
| Battery | NP-BX1. CIPA LCD ~260 / EVF ~240 |
| USB | Multi/Micro USB (USB 2.0). Not USB-C. Power while shooting |
| Video | 4K 30p/24p. FHD to 120p. 3.5 mm mic. Micro HDMI |
| Origin | China |
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NotesJoe
The Sony RX100 VII is the long compact zoom. 20.1 MP 1-inch stacked sensor. 24–200 mm F2.8–4.5. 302 g. Pop-up OLED EVF. 357 phase-detect points. Real-time Eye AF. 3.5 mm mic. S-Log and HLG are on the spec sheet. No ND. Micro USB, not USB-C.
Sony RX100 VII body and power
101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm. Not dust-, splash- or water-proof (per Sony’s Startup Guide). CIPA 260 LCD / 240 EVF. USB power while you shoot. Default 4K clip is about five minutes at Auto Power Off Temp. Standard. Active SteadyShot narrows the frame. Assembled in China.
Sony’s US warranty terms sit on the support page. The numeric term is not cited here.
G7 X Mark III is the faster, shorter zoom. GR IIIx is the APS-C prime. RX100 VII vs G7 X Mark III is the ledger.
Questions
Does the Sony RX100 VII have a viewfinder?
Yes. A pop-up 0.39-type OLED, 2.36 million dots. The G7 X Mark III and the GR IIIx have none built in. That is the outdoor-framing difference.
Can I charge it from USB while shooting?
Yes, over Micro USB, including during shooting and playback. It is not USB-C. The supplied cable is Micro USB.
Does it have a built-in ND filter?
No. The G7 X Mark III has a 3-stop ND. The GR IIIx has a 2-stop ND. On the RX100 VII you live with F2.8–4.5 and shutter speed.
What is the CIPA battery life?
About 260 shots on the LCD, 240 on the EVF. Movie actual is listed around 40 minutes. Carry a spare NP-BX1 if the day is long.
