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that matches a full-frame 24-200mm in terms of
coverage. It’s longer than the 24-70mm design used in
some others in the series, including the RX100 VA, but
captures only about half the light.
At 2.3 by 4.0 by 1.7 inches (HWD) and 10.7 ounces, the
RX100 VII isn’t the lightest, slimmest compact camera.
But it slides into jacket pockets easily, and its weight
comes from complex optics and construction that’s
more metal than plastic. It doesn’t have a protruding
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available.
You’ll still want to take care when using it—the camera
isn’t rugged or waterproof. Sony’s larger bridge-style
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rugged options are few and far between if you want an
image sensor that’s bigger than your smartphone’s.
Sealife sells a 1-inch waterproof model, the DC2000,
but it doesn’t have a zoom lens and its functions are
downright primitive in comparison.
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-RX100 VII
PROS Sharp 8x zoom
lens. Electronic
viewfinder. 1-inch
sensor design. 20fps
capture with subject
tracking. Eye
detection for people
and pets. Tilting
touch screen. 4K
video with external
microphone port.
CONS Expensive.
Can’t start video
while images are
writing to card.
Limited touch
functions.
BOTTOM LINE The
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-
RX100 VII point-and-
shoot is a modest
update to the RX100
VI, offering better
autofocus and video
stabilization for a bit
more money.