Inside its compact body, the RX100 VII is packed with everything it takes to deliver gorgeous images. The 24–200 mm2 zoom lens is complemented by 0.02-second3 super-fast AF, new Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF, plus enhanced image stabilisation and an external microphone jack for high-quality movie shooting.
Broad zoom capability in a compact body
The high-magnification 24-200 mm zoom lens delivers superb image quality. Engineered to achieve maximum resolution and clarity across the entire zoom range, it brings remarkable telephoto capability to a pocket-size package, vastly expanding your options for creative expression.
Pocketful of lenses
The ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–200 mm F2.8-4.5 zoom lens covers a broad span of zoom ranges equivalent to two standard zoom lenses (24–70 mm and 70–200 mm), all in a very compact configuration.
High-resolution optics
The camera’s lens elements include four AA (advanced aspherical) lenses and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. These work together to achieve superb resolution right out to the periphery of the image and throughout the telephoto range.
A new image sensor designed for speed
The newly developed, 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ X™ image-processing engine open new dimensions in speed and image quality.
Fast 20fps continuous shooting with highly accurate AF/AE tracking
The fast new image sensor offers continuous shooting at up to 20fps, and the camera tracks subjects with AF/AE calculations at up to 60 times per second, even when they’re moving erratically or at high speed.
Blackout-free Shooting to keep you on track
Blackout-free Shooting lets you track your subject’s movement without interruption on the camera’s LCD display or viewfinder screen, with display updates performed at 60fps to minimise time lag.
(A) Blackout-free Shooting (B) Shooting with blackouts
[1] 90fps (0.011 s) [2] Seven photos
New Single Burst Shooting function
The newly developed Single Burst Shooting function will capture even very fast-moving action, such as the precise instant a tennis racket hits the ball, taking seven shots in rapid succession with selectable speeds of 90fps, 60fps or 30fps. It allows you to capture decisive moments that might otherwise be very difficult, and it can be used with the self-timer. Both JPEG and RAW image formats are supported.
Broad AF coverage and fast AF speed
The RX100 VII features a category-leading total of 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF points, covering a total of 68% of the frame. These are complemented by 425 contrast-detection AF points, and AF acquisition is achieved in just 0.02 seconds—the world’s fastest speed.
[1] Phase-detection AF coverage (357 points) [2] Contrast-detection AF coverage (425 points)
Real-time Tracking for moving subjects
Real-time Tracking uses subject-recognition algorithms (AI) that draw on colour, pattern (brightness), subject distance (depth) and face/eye information to track your subjects wherever they move. Maintaining a constant, steady focus on a moving subject helps you capture every important moment of action as it happens, whether you’re taking stills or movies.
Sony’s advanced eye-detection and tracking performance are the secret ingredients for beautiful portraits. Real-time Eye AF detects human eyes and maintains focus as the subject moves, leaving you free to compose your shot. It’s even possible to focus on either the left or the right eye of your subject.
Real-time Eye AF for Animals
Real-time Eye AF is available for animals as well as people. Great portrait shots of pets are easier than ever.
[Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal; [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)
LIGHT METERING MODE
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
+/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
ISO SENSITIVITY (STILL IMAGE)(RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX)
Auto (ISO100–12,800, selectable with upper/lower limit), 100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1,000/1,250/1,600/2,000/2,500/3,200/4,000/5,000/6,400/8,000/10,000/12,800 (Extendable to ISO64/80), Multi-Frame NR: Auto (ISO100–12,800), 100/200/400/800/1,600/3,200/6,400/12,800/25,6005
ISO SENSITIVITY (MOVIE)
Auto: (ISO100–ISO12800 Level, selectable with upper/lower limit), 100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800
iAuto (10.2 cm [4] – 1/2000)/Programme Auto (76.2 cm [30] – 1/2000)/Manual (Bulb, 76.2 cm [30] – 1/2000)/Aperture Priority (76.2 cm [30] – 1/2000)/Shutter Priority (76.2 cm [30] – 1/2000)6
Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity
10 s / 5 s / 2 s / 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10 s, 5 s or 2 s delay selectable / Bracketing shots with 10 s, 5 s or 2 s delay selectable / Single Burst shots with 10 s, 5 s or 2 s delay selectable
DRIVE MODES
Single, Continuous shooting, Single Burst Shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (cont.), Cont. bracketing11, Single bracketing11, White balance bracketing11, DRO bracketing11
INTERVAL REC
Yes (1–60 second interval, 1–9,999 shots, AE lock/AE tracking (High/Mid/Low))12
PANORAMA (SHOOTING)
Sweep Panorama
PICTURE EFFECT
[Still Image]: Toy camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Mono, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolour, Illustration, [Movie]: Toy camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Mono
CREATIVE STYLE
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box
[Still Image]: Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33, [Movie]: 44
Flash
FLASH MODE
Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Rear Sync / Flash Off
FLASH TYPE
Built-in, manual pop-up
AF ILLUMINATOR
Auto/Off
BRACKETING
Yes
FLASH RANGE
ISO Auto: Approx.0.4 m to 5.9 m (1.31 ft) to 19.35 ft) (W)/Approx. 1.0 m to 3.1 m (3.28 ft to 10.17 ft) (T), ISO12800: up to Approx. 12.4 m (40.68 ft) (W)/Approx. 7.0 m (22.96 ft) (T)
Recording
COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA
[XAVC S (100 Mbps)] SDXC/SDHC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or higher); [XAVC S (60 Mbps/50 Mbps)] SDXC/SDHC Memory Card (Class 10 or higher); [AVCHD/Still image] Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro13, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)13, SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), micro SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)13
XAVC S:LPCM 2ch, AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator)
COLOUR SPACE (STILL)
sRGB, Adobe® RGB
DCF/DPOF
DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF
STILL IMAGE NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS (IMAGE SIZE)
3:2 mode: 20 M (5,472 x 3,648)/10 M (3,888 x 2,592)/5 M (2,736 x 1,824), 4:3 mode: 18 M (4,864 x 3,648)/10 M (3,648 x 2,736)/5 M (2,592 x 1,944)/VGA, 16:9 mode: 17 M (5,472 x 3,080)/7.5 M (3,648 x 2,056)/4.2 M (2,720 x 1,528), 1:1 mode: 13 M (3,648 x 3,648)/6.5 M (2,544 x 2,544)/3.7 M (1,920 x 1,920), Sweep Panorama: Wide (12,416 x 1,856/5,536 x 2,160), Standard (8,192 x 1,856/3,872 x 2,160)
MOVIE RECORDING MODE (NTSC)
NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 24 M FX (1,920×1,080/60i)/17 M FH (1,920×1,080/60i), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100 M (3,840×2,160/30p)/30p 60 M (3,840×2,160/30p)/24p 100 M (3,840×2,160/24p)/24p 60 M (3,840×2,160/24p), XAVC S HD: 60p 50 M (1,920×1,080/60p)/60p 25 M (1,920×1,080/60p)/30p 50 M (1,920×1,080/30p)/30p 16 M (1,920×1,080/30p)/24p 50 M (1,920×1,080/24p)/120p 100 M (1,920×1,080/120p)/120p 60 M (1,920×1,080/120p)
MOVIE RECORDING MODE
NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode AVCHD: 24 M FX (1,920 x 1,080/50i)/17 M FH (1,920 x 1,080/50i), XAVC S 4K: 25p 100 M (3,840 x 2,160/25p)/25p 60 M (3,840 x 2,160/25p), XAVC S HD:50p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/50p)/50p 25 M (1,920 x 1,080/50p)/25p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/25p)/25p 16 M (1,920 x 1,080/25p)/100p 100 M (1,920 x 1,080/100p)/100p 60 M (1,920 x 1,080/100p)
HFR
Recording: NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode XAVC S HD: 50p 50M (1920×1080/250fps), 50p 50M (1920×1080/500fps), 50p 50M (1920×1080/1000fps)/25p 50M (1920×1080/250fps), 25p 50M (1920×1080/500fps), 25p 50M (1920×1080/1000fps) NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD: 60p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/240fps), 60p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/480fps), 60p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/960fps) / 30p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/240fps), 30p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/480fps), 30p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/960fps) / 24p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/240fps), 24p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/480fps), 24p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/960fps) Sensor Readout Number of effective pixels: Quality Priority: 240fps/250fps (1,824 x 1,026), 480fps/500fps (1,824 x 616), 960fps/1,000fps (1,244 x 420) / Shoot Time Priority: 240fps/250fps (1,824 x 616), 480fps/500fps (1,292 x 436), 960fps/1,000fps (912 x 308)
STILL IMAGE NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS (IMAGE SIZE) DURING MOVIE
Multi/Micro USB Terminal14, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI, Microphone jack (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack)
NFC
NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
WI-FI
Yes (IEEE802.11b/g/n [2.4 GHz band])
BLUETOOTH®
Yes (Bluetooth® Standard Ver. 4.1 [2.4GHz band])
Power
POWER SOURCE
DC3.6 V (supplied battery) / DC5.0 V (supplied AC Adaptor)
BATTERY SYSTEM
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1)
POWER CONSUMPTION (CAMERA MODE)
Approx. 2.1 W with LCD monitor and approx. 2.3 W with viewfinder (CIPA standard)
USB CHARGE/USB POWER SUPPLY
Yes (Shooting, Playback)
BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA)
Monitor: Approx. 260/Approx. 130 min, Monitor (When Auto Monitor Off is set to 2 s): Approx. 310/Approx. 155 min., ViewFinder: Approx. 240/Approx. 120 min15
