RX100 VII

I am considering buying a good, genuine fit in the pocket travel camera that has a good, longish zoom. DPR highly recommends the RX100 VII and the review looks pretty good.

There doesn't seem to be any RX100 VII posts on the forum so I am hoping somebody on Dyxum has some practical experience with this camera, and can offer any constructive (or negative) comments.

I did consider the A6400/6600 but once you put on a reasonable lens, they are not true fit in the pocket cameras. And no my cell phone is not good enough

Thanks

I'm inclined to agree with @Pallanza. I too have the RX100iii (and an a7iii) and have read many reviews when considering upgrading as I do, literally, carry it with me everywhere.

FWIW, I think the earlier versions of the RX100, and interestingly they are ALL still available new from the mark 1 on, are better value for money than the last two or three versions that are rendering the camera from a great compact all rounder to mini-sized a9.

Good luck with your decision and if it is useful to you DPReview ran an article comparing them all.




Edited by bonneville - 08 June 2021 at 17:46

bonneville wrote: FWIW, I think the earlier versions of the RX100, and interestingly they are ALL still available new from the mark 1 on, are better value for money than the last two or three versions that are rendering the camera from a great compact all rounder to mini-sized a9.

Unless you want a focallength over 100mm...

I just noticed in the Netherlands the cashbacks mean the difference between the RX100 VI and RX100 VII is just €50,- (€949,- vs. €999,-) - in that case, the VII is a no brainer compared to the VI.

ABDurbs wrote: Unfortunately in South Africa, it is difficult to get your hands on earlier model RX100's, and the difference in price between the RX100 V1 and V11 does not make the earlier model more attractive to me. I think the RX100 V11 would be a very good pocket camera, but first I must try find a dealer who will let me try it out before buying, as it is an expensive pocket camera.

Definately a good idea to test one with your own hands before buying.

ABDurbs wrote: Also Sony SA is running cash back offers on A6 & 7 models, so maybe it is a good time to consider moving to E mount, which throws a spanner in the works

Careful with the designations! There is not (yet) any α6 models, the APS-C E mount models are α6x00 (and NEX-6, but that is no longer available). And those RX100 models have roman numbers (VI/VII vs. V1/V11).

And in the spanner in the works territory, I would mention also Sony RX10 IV, which may not be pocketable like those RX100 models, but then the larger form factor (similar to a small ILC with a normal zoom) allows much more versatile lens (24-600 mm in 35 mm equivalency) and slightly beefier battery. But certainly this is still much more compact than any ILC with long telephoto lens and almost as capable: AF works in similar fashion to the newer E mount models, but controls are perhaps little fiddly making eg. manual focus more challenging and obviously 1" sensor can't perform quite like larger sensors.

Hezu wrote: Careful with the designations! There is not (yet) any α6 models, the APS-C E mount models are α6x00 (and NEX-6, but that is no longer available). And those RX100 models have roman numbers (VI/VII vs. V1/V11).

I will be more precise next time.

Guess it's Sony's "normal", A7RIII is on a $400 AUD cash back here in Australia right now.
Was a tad worried when it came to the R4 as Sony Au's cashback only mentions A7RIV and not the "new" A7RIVA model that I ended up getting...but the claim was approved regardless.