Sony
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.1 MP
Sensor
13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max
12,800
Burst
20 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
302 g
Battery
260 shots
Sensor size
Sony RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Body size
Sony RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
102 × 58 × 43 mm · 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited3.0/ 10
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (S-Log2 / HLG) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited0.0/ 10
Travel
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 302g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair4.0/ 10
- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 302g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Pocketable zoom range
- ✓ Real-time Eye AF
- ✓ Great travel camera
Cons
- – 1-inch sensor
- – Expensive
- – Small controls
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony RX100 VII
Sensor
Resolution20.1 MP
Sensor type1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorBIONZ X
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)12,800
ISO max (expanded)102,400
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones357
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal
Burst
Burst (mechanical)20 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileS-Log2 / HLG
CodecsXAVC S, AVCHD, H.264
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight302 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm
Weather sealingNo
Battery
BatteryNP-BX1
Battery life (CIPA)260 shots
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,359,296 dots
EVF magnification0.59 ×
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeTilting 180 up / 90 down
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBMicro USB
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountFixed lens