Sony RX100 VII review - the BEST pocket camera, at a price

My in-depth review of Sony's latest pocket compact, the RX100 VII

[cameralabs]

My in-depth review of Sony's latest pocket compact, the RX100 VII. Vlog tests start at 15:55

[mynameiscool]

So glad that someone actually reviewed this for photography and not just as a video camera

[davidgatzen]

One thing that drives me crazy about almost all of these reviews is that no one ever talks about how close the camera can focus, or it's macro capability. This is especially important on a camera with a fixed lens, because you cannot change the lens to a macro lens. It's also a pretty easy thing to test.

[MarioBenites]

The best and complete review of this camera so far.

[LFVlog]

Great review BUT please add labels for side by side comparisons!

[Jason_Hermann]

Fantastic review Gordon, and thanks for comparing to the relevant competition as well!

[noelmurphy]

Well done Gordon. This is an amazing little camera. You are the only big camera channel to compare this camera to the Canons or to even to mention them.

[Baseem]

I've been watching you for almost 10 years now. Always the best reviews.

[VitKid]

the auto focus feature is the main selling point of this camera . i love it

[marcelslagman]

I love the colours of the photo's made by the Canon camera's.
Concerning photographing moving subjects: I use a Olympus TG5 and the AF is really great (when there's enough light).

[BarryMaskell]

Pany LX10 needs an update add mic input and better AF now but they need to keep the f1.4 lens - prefer the lower apertures over the zoom capability

[DoubleThumbsUp]

RX100 V"B" with the same tech + mic input of the RX100VII but with 1.8-2.8 24-70 mm + built-in ND filter for $900 would be the perfect pocket camera

[scottabergermd]

I am so glad you mentioned the part about the lessor touchscreen functionality. No one seems to mention that, but i really want it and they don’t ever offer it, while everyone else does.

[MrIansky]

Great in depth coverage of this camera Gordon and it has served to convince me to invest in my first ever RX100 to carry when the A series is just not practical - thank you for your clear and concise coverage.

[AlisterCachia]

Your reviews are the best - so detailed and reliable!

[skakdosmer]

Thank you very much for the indoor sample photos and for thus reminding me of the difference to the DSLR + Sigma F1.8 that I'm used to. This completely killed my desire to buy any of these cameras.

[KingJaeTV]

Thanks for the video. Audio jack is the biggest addition to this camera. It was needed!

[jasonism]

You reviewed the g7 m3 first, and then this. Your so much ahead in the ball game. Hehe. Thanks!

[mchlhth]

Great review as always, Gordon! Personally speaking, I wish Sony would either revert back to their older f/1.8-2.8 zoom lens, or borrow Canon's 24-120mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens. Since this is primarily a natural/available light camera with a smaller image sensor, I think the need for better light gathering should be put head and shoulders above a longer zoom range, especially at US$1, 200.

[ryantuan]

Thank you very much for the comprehensive and insightful review, Gordon!