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Quick Overview
- 20.1MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* f/2.8-4.5 Lens
- 24-200mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Up to 20-fps Blackout-Free Shooting
- UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
- 0.39" 2.36m-Dot OLED Pop-Up EVF
- 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen
- Fast Hybrid AF, 357 Phase-Detect Points
- Real-Time Tracking and Eye-AF
Product Description
Mixing speed, reach, and portability, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is a pocket-sized camera packing a wealth of stills and video versatility. This seventh-generation camera in the esteemed RX100 series is the second to feature the impressive 24-200mm-equivalent ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens that covers wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths for greater shooting flexibility in a variety of conditions. Making use of the extended range is a redesigned 20.1MP 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor, along with an improved BIONZ X image processor, for fast shooting performance, high sensitivity to ISO 12800, and UHD 4K video recording. The updated sensor design is all about speed and enables blackout-free continuous shooting up to 20 fps for easier subject tracking. Single Burst Shooting also permits shooting at an extreme 90-fps setting for working with the fastest moving subjects. The sensor's design also provides a 357-point hybrid AF system for quick and accurate focus performance and subject tracking in both stills and video modes. A stacked design and front-end LSI also contribute to quickened operation and enhanced image quality. Video performance also remains impressive with the incorporation of S-Log3 and HLG gamma settings, and High Frame Rate shooting allows you to record at up to 960 fps for slow-motion playback.
Retaining the classic sleek form factor of an RX100, the VII still has a pocketable stature despite the extended zoom lens. A pop-up 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder is a sleek means for eye-level viewing or, alternatively, a 3.0" 921.6k-dot LCD touchscreen can be used. The LCD features a tilting design to support working from high and low angles and its touch capability permits the use of Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functions. The camera also sports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for sharing imagery to a linked mobile device or for embedding location information from your smartphone.
20.1MP 1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor & BIONZ X Image Processor
Utilizing an advanced stacked structure with an integrated DRAM chip, the updated 20.1MP 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor of the RX100 VII is able to deliver outstanding image quality from ISO 100-12800 with incredibly fast performance. This sensor stacks the pixel area, a high-speed signal processing circuit, and memory in order to increase data throughput and deliver features such as Single Burst Shooting, an Anti-Distortion shutter, UHD 4K video, and more. This 1" sensor also has 357 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection areas for faster, more precise focusing.
This sensor is paired with a revised BIONZ X image processor and front-end LSI, which dramatically improve the speed and throughput of the entire imaging system, enabling blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20 fps with continuous AF/AE calculations being performed 60 times per second. The Single Burst Shooting function also permits recording up to seven frames, in raw or JPEG, at 90 fps, 60 fps, or 30 fps for capturing the fastest of moments. The front-end LSI and enhanced sensor performance also improve overall image quality, especially at higher sensitivities, by reducing noise and offering higher perceived resolution and color definition.
This sensor is paired with a revised BIONZ X image processor and front-end LSI, which dramatically improve the speed and throughput of the entire imaging system, enabling blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20 fps with continuous AF/AE calculations being performed 60 times per second. The Single Burst Shooting function also permits recording up to seven frames, in raw or JPEG, at 90 fps, 60 fps, or 30 fps for capturing the fastest of moments. The front-end LSI and enhanced sensor performance also improve overall image quality, especially at higher sensitivities, by reducing noise and offering higher perceived resolution and color definition.
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-200mm Lens
Spanning an impressive 24-200mm equivalent range, the integrated ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens suits photographing in a wide range of situations. Now covering wide-angle to mid-telephoto, the updated zoom range affords greater shooting versatility while still retaining a compact form factor due to the f/2.8-4.5 maximum aperture range. The optical design incorporates eight aspherical elements, including four advanced aspherical (AA) elements, to greatly reduce aberrations and distortions in order to achieve high sharpness and accurate rendering. A ZEISS T anti-reflective coating has also been applied to suppress reflections and glare for improved contrast and color fidelity.
The flexible reach is complemented by four stop-effective Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake to suit handheld shooting in low-light conditions. Additionally, Clear Image Zoom can also be used to further extend the effective reach of the zoom with nearly no image degradation.
The flexible reach is complemented by four stop-effective Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake to suit handheld shooting in low-light conditions. Additionally, Clear Image Zoom can also be used to further extend the effective reach of the zoom with nearly no image degradation.
Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Phase-Detection Points
The RX100 VII is equipped with an on-sensor phase-detection AF system that dramatically improves autofocus speed for both stills and video. The camera uses a hybrid system with 357 phase-detection points that cover approximately 68% of the frame along with a 425-area contrast-detection system to provide fast, accurate focusing in a range of situations. The RX100 VII is able to lock onto subjects quickly, in just 0.02 seconds, and it can use Real-time Tracking for AI-based tracking on moving subjects. Real-time Eye AF, suitable for both humans and animals, also ensures critical sharpness when shooting portraits.
UHD 4K Video Recording
Able to record UHD 4K video at 30/24 fps, the RX100 VII, is capable of producing movies with exceptional clarity. By using a full pixel readout without binning, the camera collects about 1.7x the information needed for 4K output. This oversampling helps to increase clarity while reducing the impact of moiré and jaggies. Benefitting sharper recording, an Active SteadyShot mode can be used for recording that prioritizes smoothness when reducing the appearance of camera shake. Fast Hybrid AF is available during movie shooting for ensuring accurate, fast tracking using phase-detection AF points. The camera also offers Sony's advanced XAVC S format for recording high bit rates up to 100 Mb/s. In addition to high-resolution internal recording, uncompressed HDMI output also enables the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.
Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the RX100 VII allows users to adjust the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Also, users can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high-end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal than traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available for producing an effective 14-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.
Speed is also a huge advantage of the RX100 VII, and, in the video, users will benefit from advanced High Frame Rate shooting and super slow motion. In Full HD, shooters will have access to a standard 120 fps setting that will enable outstanding slow motion when placed in editing software. In addition to this, the camera also offers a dedicated HFR mode that boosts the camera's frame rate to up to 960 fps.
A Photo Capture function is built directly into the camera, allowing shooters to quickly save an 8.29MP still from their UHD 4K movies. Full HD can also benefit from this feature, where users will be able to pull a 2MP still. Additionally, the camera is NTSC/PAL switchable, making it usable around the world, vertical videos can be recorded with embedded metadata to correct for the vertical orientation during playback.
Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the RX100 VII allows users to adjust the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Also, users can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high-end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal than traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available for producing an effective 14-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.
Speed is also a huge advantage of the RX100 VII, and, in the video, users will benefit from advanced High Frame Rate shooting and super slow motion. In Full HD, shooters will have access to a standard 120 fps setting that will enable outstanding slow motion when placed in editing software. In addition to this, the camera also offers a dedicated HFR mode that boosts the camera's frame rate to up to 960 fps.
A Photo Capture function is built directly into the camera, allowing shooters to quickly save an 8.29MP still from their UHD 4K movies. Full HD can also benefit from this feature, where users will be able to pull a 2MP still. Additionally, the camera is NTSC/PAL switchable, making it usable around the world, vertical videos can be recorded with embedded metadata to correct for the vertical orientation during playback.
Body Design and Wireless Connectivity
- Rear 3.0" 921.6k-dot tilting LCD features a touchscreen design for intuitive operation, including the ability for working with Touch Focus, Touch Pad AF, and Touch Shutter functions. The screen's tilting design, which goes from 180° upward to 90° downward, also suits photographing from high, low, and front-facing angles.
- One-push pop-up XGA OLED electronic viewfinder offers a resolution of 2.36m dots and 0.59x magnification for crisp, clear viewing. The EVF also uses a ZEISS T* coating, to ensure clarity from corner to corner, and has a one-push access design for more convenient switching between the LCD and EVF.
- Integrated 3.5mm external microphone port supports improved audio recording quality.
- A manual control ring surrounds the lens and features a smooth, click-less design for quick and quiet changing of settings. The ring can be assigned to control a variety of features, at different values, including zoom and aperture.
- Custom buttons and another programmable button can be set to one of over 40 functions for quick access to commonly used settings.
- Pop-up flash will help illuminate subjects in dimly lit scenes.
- Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables instant transferring of imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for a one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices, with no complex setup required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and, using Smart Remote Control, remotely control the camera's shutter release. Additionally, connection to a smartphone using a QR code is also possible.
- Bluetooth connectivity, via the PlayMemories Mobile app, also allows you to embed location information into both stills and movie files for geotagging.
Other Camera Features
- Anti-Distortion electronic shutter can enable completely silent shooting as well as the ability to work at shutter speeds as fast as 1/32000 second. This shutter also keeps rolling shutter effects to an absolute minimum and enables photographers to work in bright light with wider apertures.
- The Fn menu can be accessed and edited immediately after continuous shooting, while data writing is still in progress.
- The file name setting allows users to change the first three characters of the file name from DSC to three characters of their choice. Additionally, images shot in continuous mode can also be displayed, reviewed, and deleted in the groups they were shot for faster operation.
- Step Zoom lets you quickly change between five common focal lengths (24, 28, 35, 50, or 70mm) by rotating the control ring.
- Users can set a minimum shutter speed when using ISO AUTO to help minimize shutter blur.
- Creative Style settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, and Style Box.
- Picture Effect modes: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-Key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, and Illustration.
- Picture Profile parameters: Black Level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1, HLG2, HLG3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Depth, Color Phase, Detail, Copy and Reset.
Imaging
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 20.1 Megapixel (5472 x 3648) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type | 1" CMOS |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, Optical |
Lens
| Focal Length | 9 to 72mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 200mm) |
| Optical Zoom | 8x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (32x Combined Zoom) 2x Optimized (16x Combined Zoom) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 to 4.5 |
| Focus Range | 3.15" to Infinity / 8 cm to Infinity (Wide) 3.28' to Infinity / 1 m to Infinity (Telephoto) |
| Optical Design | 15 Elements in 12 Groups |
Exposure Control
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 12800 (Extended: 64 to 25600) |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/2000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second 1/32000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode |
| Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 20 fps at 20.1 MP Up to 90 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 7 Frames |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
| Special Options | Panorama |
Video
| Recording Modes | MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD/MP4 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 to 24 Mb/s] |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
| Audio File Format | AC3, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.59x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Monitor
| Size | 3.0" |
| Resolution | 921,600 Dot |
| Display Type | 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Flash
| Built-In Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range | ISO Auto 1.31 to 19.36' / 0.4 to 5.9 m (Wide) 3.28 to 10.17' / 1 to 3.1 m (Telephoto) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
| Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
| GPS | No |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Physical
| Battery | 1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh (Approx. 240 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4 x 2.29 x 1.69" / 101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8 mm |
| Weight | 10.65 oz / 302 g |
| In The Box | DSC-RX100M7 Rechargeable Battery NP-BX1 Battery Charger AC-UUD12 USB in-camera charger Wrist Strap x1 Adaptor for shoulder strap x2 Micro USB cable x1 |
|---|---|
| MFG Part# | DSCRX100M7/B |
| Condition | New |
Broad zoom range from a pocket-size camera
The built-in ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–200 mm3 F2.8-4.5 zoom lens covers a broad zoom range equivalent to two standard zoom lenses (24–70 mm and 70–200 mm), all in a very compact size. It's configured with 8 aspherical lens elements with 13 aspherical faces to achieve maximum resolution, clarity and contrast across the entire zoom range and all the way out to the edge of the image. Four of Sony's original AA (advanced aspherical) elements help minimize spherical, coma and chromatic aberrations.
A new image sensor that delivers new levels of performance
The newly developed Exmor RS™ 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor works in tandem with the latest BIONZ X™ image-processing engine to deliver powerful levels of performance. The result is fast, Blackout-free Shooting4 at up to 20fps5 and Single Burst Shooting6 at up to 90fps. Reliable AF/AE tracking is possible thanks to rapid arithmetic processing at 60 times/sec.5 to predictively track subject motion, and the electronic viewfinder and LCD monitor also benefit, with improved image quality7 and smooth 60fps display during shooting.
Up to 20fps fast, Blackout-free Shooting with AF/AE tracking
Now you can rely on Blackout-free Shooting4 at up to 20fps,5 complete with AF/AE tracking, so you won't lose track of a moving subject even at telephoto range. Precise, reliable AF/AE tracking is based on high-speed arithmetic processing at up to 60 times per second5 during continuous shooting. (A) Blackout-free Shooting (B) Shooting with blackouts.
Up to 90fps speed Single Burst Shooting to capture decisive moments
A new high-density Single Burst Shooting mode6 is available to capture true split-second action. You can take seven still shots in rapid succession at shooting speeds equivalent to 90fps, 60fps or 30fps by pressing the shutter button. Both JPEG and RAW formats are supported and the self-timer can be used. [1] 90fps (0.011 sec.) [2] 7 photos.
Ultra-fast 0.02-sec. AF with 357 phase-detection points
The fast, highly accurate autofocus can achieve a remarkable 0.02-sec.8 acquisition speed, the world's fastest9, to capture fleeting moments with precision. A total of 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF points covering approx. 68% of the image area-the most in the world9-work in conjunction with 425 contrast-detection AF points and High-density AF Tracking Technology to follow even erratically moving subjects reliably.
Real-time Tracking to maintain steady focus on your subject
For the first time in the RX series, Real-time Tracking is supported. When you're tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera's motion tracker uses a sophisticated subject recognition algorithm (AI)10 that draws on color, pattern (brightness), distance (depth) and face/eye information to automatically recognize and maintain focus on your subject. During continuous shooting, the camera relies on AF calculations at up to 60 times/sec.5 to maintain high-accuracy tracking even as the subject's position changes moment by moment. Tracking can also be initiated through touch operation, for both stills and movies.
Enhanced Real-time Eye AF for better portraits and pet photos
Real-time Eye AF detects and focuses on the eyes of your subjects, even when part of the face is hidden, the face is backlit or the subject is looking down. With up to 60 AF calculations per second5, the RX100 VII's AF enables powerful continuous shooting and stunning portrait shots through precise focusing on your subject's eyes - person or animal11. For human subjects, activating Real-time Eye AF simply requires a half-press of the shutter button.
Extraordinary image quality and low noise
The 20.1 MP12, 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor uses back-illumination technology for increased light-collection efficiency. The standard ISO range is 100-12800, expanded to ISO64 and ISO80 for stills. In conjunction with the processor, it delivers high perceived resolution, low noise, highly accurate color reproduction and natural skin tones.
Soft Skin and other effects to widen your creative options
The camera offers a range of special effects for your photos. Soft Skin mode reduces small facial wrinkles and skin dullness while preserving the clarity of the subject's eyes and mouth, and Beauty Effect can be used on images that are already shot. Auto HDR results in a higher dynamic range, reproducing gradations in brightness and contrast that are close to what the human eye perceives. A range of Creative Style and Picture Effect options helps you create unique images.
Optical SteadyShot™ equivalent to 4.0 stops
The camera's built-in image stabilization delivers the equivalent of a 4.0-stop13 shutter speed increase at 200 mm3, to compensate for camera shake during handheld shooting, even in telephoto or low-light conditions. Combined with the camera's sophisticated optics design and advanced image-processing engine, this helps to achieve remarkable image quality. [1] Without Optical SteadyShot™ ( Simulated ) [2] With Optical SteadyShot.
Anti-distortion shutter with silent shooting option
The Anti-distortion electronic shutter achieves speeds as fast as 1/32000 sec., while fast data readout from the image sensor reduces distortion for fast-moving subjects. You can also mute the camera's shutter14 in noise-sensitive scenes, such as candid portraits and animal photos, to avoid distracting shutter clicks and capture subjects in a natural state.
4K HDR (HLG) video recording
When shooting 4K (QFHD resolution: 3840 x 2160) movies1, 2 the RX100 VII uses full pixel readout, without pixel binning, and 1.7x oversampling to provide outstanding resolution with reduced moiré and jaggies. The XAVC S video format1 supports high-bitrate recording (max. 100 Mbps) and, with HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) capability, you can enjoy HDR images simply by connecting the camera to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable.
Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF and Real-time Tracking for movies
Thanks to the evolution of Auto-Focus (AF) algorithms, AF capability for movie shooting has been improved in speed, accuracy and tracking performance, including better results in dimly lit settings. Autofocus optimizes the camera's focus according to the subject, and when Real-time Tracking is activated you can start tracking simply by selecting the subject on the touchscreen, even for movies. AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity are adjustable, so you can fine-tune the focus transitions to match the scene.
Real-time Eye AF for people during movie recording
For the first time in RX series cameras, the RX100 VII can detect and track people's eyes during movie recording, maintaining sharp and steady focus as the subject moves. Focus is set and maintained automatically, so you can concentrate on framing your shots. The feature can be used in conjunction with Touch Tracking - simply touch the corresponding point on the touchscreen to focus on either the subject's left eye or right eye or switch between eyes.
Enhanced image stabilization for movies
The camera's image-stabilization system has evolved to use "Active" mode during 4K movie recording, and thanks to advancements in the camera's algorithms the image stabilization effect in HD movie shooting is also enhanced in every shooting mode, with more effective results than were previously available. You can additionally use the Imaging Edge™ Movie Edit add-on15 mobile app to achieve ultra-smooth images similar to what you would see when using a gimbal.16.
External microphone jack
Even though the camera is compact, it includes a newly added jack that can be used to attach external microphones17. The standard 3.5-mm input enables the use of high-end microphones for professional audio capture for movies and vlogs.
Vertical-format movie recording
The camera supports movie recording in vertical format with embedded metadata indicating the camera's orientation18. This means that movie clips in this format that are transferred to smartphones can be played back and used as is, without needing to rotate them from horizontal format.
Interval Shooting for time-lapse movies
Interval Shooting19 with a set interval of 1 to 60 seconds is now available within the camera. The resulting still images can be edited into a time-lapse movie on a PC in post production. A simple variable-speed preview function allows a draft of the time-lapse movie to be viewed on the camera.
Super slow motion at up to 40x slower speed
The stacked CMOS sensor enables an extra-high frame rate of up to 960fps/1000fps20, so even when shooting at 200 mm3 telephoto it's possible to record impressive close-up, super slow-motion footage21. The frame rate and recording setting can be set independently for slow-motion playback speeds from 1/4 to 1/40th of real-time speed and can be captured using either start or end triggers to record even the most fleeting of moments.
Support for professional movie-recording workflows
For more demanding productions, the camera supports a range of movie functions more typically found in professional equipment, including S-Log3 and S-Log2 gamma curves. The wide dynamic range and color space available using these S-Log profiles is perfect for camera matching and minimizing blown-out highlights or lost shadow detail. Additional options for Picture Profile and Creative Style are also available, along with advanced features like Gamma Display Assist, Zebra metering, a Clean HDMI output with Rec Control, timecode, and Proxy recording. There's everything a video professional could need in day-to-day work situations.
One-push Access viewfinder
The XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ offers sharp resolution (2.35-milliion-dot equivalent), bright self-illumination and high contrast, making it excellent for previewing shots and adjusting settings. Electronic viewfinder eyepiece optics reduce unwanted reflections and ensure corner-to-corner visibility. Depressing the pop-up switch on the side of the body makes the viewfinder instantly available, and it can be retracted just as quickly when not in use.
180°-tiltable LCD screen with versatile touch operation
The high-resolution 921k-dot LCD has a 3.0-type screen which tilts upward 180° and downward around 90°, for easy framing of self-portraits and high- and low-angle shooting. Touch operations include Touch Shutter (to release the shutter), Touch Focus (to set the focus point), Touch Tracking (to activate focus tracking for the selected subject), and Touch Pad (to smoothly move the focus point).
Custom functions for improved operability
Function Menu items can be set independently for still and movie shooting, and help displays are available on the menu screen. The My Menu feature allows for the flexible assignment of 30 menu items, and frequently used functions can also be assigned to the control dial and control wheel with My Dial.
Ratings, protection and continuous shooting groups
In playback mode, still images can be given a rating or protected from deletion and these functions can conveniently be assigned to custom keys. Continuously shot images can be displayed in the groups in which they were shot and groups of shots can be deleted or protected with one operation. You can now also select from four different continuous shooting display styles, for the viewfinder or LCD monitor, according to your preference.
More efficient control of settings with an improved user interface
To make your shooting even more fluid and efficient, frequently used ISO ranges and focus-area types are given prominence in their settings screens. The Flexible Spot focusing mode has been simplified to shift through the frame faster - ideal for sporting scenes where the subject often shifts position. In addition, the focus frame can now be switched between red and white to enhance its visibility in diverse shooting environments and a blue indicator has been added for focus peaking - ideal for warm-colored subjects.
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | 1.0"-type (0.52" x 0.35") Exmor RS® CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 |
| Number of Pixels (Effective) | Approx. 20.1 Megapixels |
| Lens | |
| Lens type | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 15 elements in 12 groups (8 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
| F-number (Maximum Aperture) | F2.8(W)-4.5(T) |
| ND Filter | - |
| Focal length (f=) | f = 9.0-72 mm |
| ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT) | 84 deg.–12 deg. 30 min. (24–200 mm22)23 |
| Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens) | AF (W: Approx. 0.27 ft [8 cm] to Infinity, T: Approx. 3.29 ft [100 cm] to Infinity) |
| Optical Zoom | 8.0x |
| Clear Image Zoom (Still Image) | 20 M Approx. 16x/10 M Approx. 22x/5.0 M Approx. 32x/VGA Approx. 121x24 |
| Clear Image Zoom (Movie) | 4K: Approx. 12x / HD: Approx. 16x24 |
| Digital Zoom (Still Image) | 20 M Approx. 32x/10 M Approx. 44x/5.0 M Approx. 64x/VGA Approx. 121x24 |
| Digital Zoom (Movie) | Approx. 32x24 |
| Screen | |
| Screen Type | 7.5 cm(3.0-type)(4:3)/921,600 dots/Xtra Fine/TFT LCD |
| Adjustable Angle | Up by approx. 180 degrees, down by approx. 90 degrees |
| Display Selector (Finder/Lcd) | Auto/EVF (Manual)/Monitor (Manual) |
| MS Assist Magnification | 5.3x, 10.7x |
| Touch Panel | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Screen Type/Number of Dots | 0.39-type electronic viewfinder(OLED), 2,359,296 dots |
| Field Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.59x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m-1(diopter) (35 mm equiv.) |
| Eye Point | Approx. 20 mm from the eyepiece, 19.8 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1(diopter) (CIPA standard) |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4.0 to +3.0 m-1 |
| Brightness Control | Auto, Manual (5 steps) |
| Camera | |
| Image Processing Engine | Yes (BIONZ X) |
| STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE) | Optical |
| STEADYSHOT (MOVIE) | Yes (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type) |
| Focus Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
| Focus Mode | Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, DMF, Manual Focus |
| Focus Area | Wide (357 points [phase-detection AF], 425 points[contrast-detection AF]), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot[S/M/L]/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| OBJECT TRACKING | Yes (Tracking) |
| EYE AF | [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 | +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step |
| ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index) | Auto (ISO100-12800, 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 (extendable to ISO64/80), Multi-Frame NR:Auto (ISO100-12800), 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/2560025 |
| 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 |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, Underwater Auto, C.Temp./Filter, Custom |
| WB Micro Adjustment | Yes(G7 to M7,57-step)(A7 to B7,29-step) |
| Shutter Speed | iAuto (4" - 1/2000)/Program Auto (30" - 1/2000)/Manual (Bulb, 30" - 1/2000)/Aperture Priority (30" - 1/2000)/Shutter Priority (30" - 1/2000)26 |
| Electronic Shutter | [Single Shooting] iAuto (4" — 1/32000)/Program Auto(30" — 1/32000)/Manual(30" — 1/32000)/Aperture Priority(30" — 1/32000)/Shutter Priority(30" — 1/32000);, [Continuous Shooting/Single Burst Shooting] 1/8 — 1/32000 |
| Aperture | iAuto (F2.8/F11 [W])/Program Auto (F2.8/F11 [W])/Manual (F2.8/F11 [W])/Shutter Priority (F2.8/F11 [W])/Aperture Priority (F2.8/F11 [W]) |
| Image Control | Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Creative Style, Color Space (sRGB/Adobe RGB), Quality (RAW/RAW&JPEG [Extra fine, Fine, Standard]/JPEG [Extra fine, Fine, Standard]) |
| Noise Reduction | Long exposure NR: On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1/3 sec., high ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off, Multi Frame NR: Auto, ISO 100–25600 |
| Dynamic Range Functions | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1–5), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0–6.0EV, 1.0EV step) |
| Shooting Mode | AUTO(Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto), Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR(Memory Recall) [body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets], Movie Mode(Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), HFR Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene Selection |
| Scene Selection | Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity |
| Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels) | [AUTO/Electronic Shutter] Continuous Shooting Hi: approx. 20fps, Continuous Shooting Mid: approx. 10fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 5.0fps, Single Burst Shooting Hi: approx. 90fps27, Single Burst Shooting Mid: approx. 60fps27, Single Burst Shooting Low: approx. 30fps27 [Mechanical Shutter] Continuous Shooting Hi: -, Continuous Shooting Mid: approx. 10fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 3.0fps28, 29, 30 |
| Self-Timer | 10sec./5sec./2sec/3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable/Bracketing shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable/Single Burst shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous shooting, Single Burst Shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer(cont.), Cont.-bracketing31, Single-bracketing31, White balance bracketing31, DRO bracketing31 |
| INTERVAL REC | Yes (1–60 sec. interval, 1–9999 shots, AE lock/AE tracking(High/Mid/Low))32 |
| Panorama (Shooting) | Sweep Panorama |
| Picture Effect | [Still Image]:Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration, [Movie]:Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono. |
| Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box |
| Picture Profile | off/PP1-PP10 (Black Level, Gamma(Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-log3, HLG, HLG1, HLG2, HLG3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset) |
| Number of Recognized Scenes | [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. 1.31 ft to 19.35 ft (0.4 m to 5.9 m) (W)/Approx. 3.28 ft to 10.17 ft (1.0 m to 3.1 m) (T), ISO12800: up to Approx. 40.68 ft (12.4 m) (W)/Approx. 22.96 ft (7.0 m) (T) |
| Recording | |
| Compatible Recording Media | [XAVC S(100Mbps)] 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 Micro33, Memory Stick Micro(Mark2)33, SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), micro SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)33 |
| Recording Format | [Still Image]:JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW(Sony ARW 2.3 format), [Movie]:XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible |
| Recording Format (Movie Audio) | XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) |
| Color Space (Still) | sRGB, Adobe® RGB |
| DCF/DPOF | DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF |
| Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) | 3:2 mode: 20 M(5,472×3,648)/10 M(3,888×2,592)/5 M(2,736×1,824), 4:3 mode: 18 M(4,864×3,648)/10 M(3,648×2,736)/5M(2,592×1,944)/VGA, 16:9 mode: 17 M(5,472×3,080)/7.5 M(3,648×2,056)/4.2 M(2,720×1,528), 1:1 mode: 13 M(3,648×3,648)/6.5 M(2,544×2,544)/3.7 M(1,920×1,920), Sweep Panorama: Wide(12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160), Standard(8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160) |
| Movie Recording Mode (NTSC) | NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 24 M FX (1,920x1,080/60i)/17 M FH (1,920x1,080/60i), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100 M (3,840x2,160/30p)/30p 60 M (3,840x2,160/30p)/24p 100 M (3,840x2,160/24p)/24p 60 M (3,840x2,160/24p), XAVC S HD: 60p 50 M (1,920x1,080/60p)/60p 25 M (1,920x1,080/60p)/30p 50 M (1,920x1,080/30p)/30p 16 M (1,920x1,080/30p)/24p 50 M (1,920x1,080/24p)/120p 100 M (1,920x1,080/120p)/120p 60 M (1,920x1,080/120p) |
| Movie Recording Mode (PAL) | 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(1920x1080/250fps), 50p 50M(1920x1080/500fps), 50p 50M(1920x1080/1000fps)/25p 50M(1920x1080/250fps), 25p 50M(1920x1080/500fps), 25p 50M(1920x1080/1000fps), NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD:60p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps), 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps), 60p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps)/30p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps), 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps), 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps)/24p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps), 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps), 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) Sensor Readout Number of effective pixels: Quality Priority:240fps/250fps(1,824x1,026),480fps/500fps(1,824x616),960fps/1000fps(1,244x420)/Shoot Time Priority:240fps/250fps(1,824x616),480fps/500fps(1,292x436),960fps/1000fps(912x308) |
| Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) during Movie | 16:9 mode: 17M (5472×3080)/7.5M (3648×2056)/4.2M (2720×1528) |
| Proxy Recording | Yes (1280 x 720 [Approx. 9 Mbps]) |
| Interface | |
| Input and Output Terminals | Multi/Micro USB Terminal34, High-Speed USB (USB2.0), 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(2.4GHz band)) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band)) |
| Power | |
| Power Source | DC 3.6 V (supplied battery)/DC 5.0 V (supplied AC Adapter) |
| Battery System | Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) |
| Power Consumption (Camera Mode) | Approx. 2.1W with LCD monitor and approx. 2.3W 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 sec):Approx. 310/Approx. 155 min., ViewFinder: Approx. 240/Approx. 120 min.35 |
| BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES ACTUAL SHOOTING)(CIPA) | Monitor:Approx. 40 min., ViewFinder: Approx. 40 min.36, 37, 38 |
| BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING)(CIPA) | Monitor:Approx. 70 min., ViewFinder:Approx. 70 min.36, 37 |
| Others | |
| PlayMemories Camera Apps | - |
| Shooting Functions | Face Detection, Face Registration, Still Image Recording (during movie recording), Smile shutter, Grid Line, Quick Navi, Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll), WB Bracket, DRO Bracketing, MF Assist, Peaking (Display: Off/On) (Level: High/Mid/Low) (Color: Red/Yellow/Blue/White), Zebra, Marker Display, Audio Rec Level, Audio Level Display, Step Zoom/Quick Zoom, Self-portrait timer, TC/UB, Copyright Info, ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed, PC Remote Control, Gamma Disp. Assist, [Mov]AF Tracking Sensitivity, [Mov]AF Drive Speed, Set File Name, Touch Shutter/Touch Focus/Touch Tracking, Touch Pad, My Menu, My Dial |
| Playback Functions | BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), 9/25-frame index view, Auto Orientation, Slideshow, Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Motion Shot Video, Beauty Effect, Photo Capture, Rating, Automatic Image Rotation |
| TRILUMINOS Color | Yes39 |
| 4K image output | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F. |
| Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching (PIM3) | |
| Size & Weight | |
| WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT) | Approx. 10.7 oz (302 g) (Battery and Memory Card are included) / Approx. 9.8 oz (275 g) (Body Only) |
| DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.) | 101.6 x 58.1 x 42.8 mm(4 in. x 58.1 mm x 1 11/16 in.) |
| Supplied Accessory | |
| WHAT'S IN THE BOX | Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1), AC Adapter, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Strap Adapter, Instruction Manual |
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RX100 VII Compact Camera, Unrivalled AF
The RX100 VII adds powerful new focusing and burst shooting capabilities to the wide zoom range and exceptional image quality of the RX100 series. A new mic input, 4K HDR (HLG) video1, 2 and tilting touch screen make it an equally great choice for video work and vlogging.
Broad zoom range from a pocket-size camera
The built-in ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–200 mm3 F2.8-4.5 zoom lens covers a broad zoom range equivalent to two standard zoom lenses (24–70 mm and 70–200 mm), all in a very compact size. It's configured with 8 aspherical lens elements with 13 aspherical faces to achieve maximum resolution, clarity and contrast across the entire zoom range and all the way out to the edge of the image. Four of Sony's original AA (advanced aspherical) elements help minimize spherical, coma and chromatic aberrations.
A new image sensor that delivers new levels of performance
The newly developed Exmor RS™ 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor works in tandem with the latest BIONZ X™ image-processing engine to deliver powerful levels of performance. The result is fast, Blackout-free Shooting4 at up to 20fps5 and Single Burst Shooting6 at up to 90fps. Reliable AF/AE tracking is possible thanks to rapid arithmetic processing at 60 times/sec.5 to predictively track subject motion, and the electronic viewfinder and LCD monitor also benefit, with improved image quality7 and smooth 60fps display during shooting.
Up to 20fps fast, Blackout-free Shooting with AF/AE tracking
Now you can rely on Blackout-free Shooting4 at up to 20fps,5 complete with AF/AE tracking, so you won't lose track of a moving subject even at telephoto range. Precise, reliable AF/AE tracking is based on high-speed arithmetic processing at up to 60 times per second5 during continuous shooting. (A) Blackout-free Shooting (B) Shooting with blackouts.
Up to 90fps speed Single Burst Shooting to capture decisive moments
A new high-density Single Burst Shooting mode6 is available to capture true split-second action. You can take seven still shots in rapid succession at shooting speeds equivalent to 90fps, 60fps or 30fps by pressing the shutter button. Both JPEG and RAW formats are supported and the self-timer can be used. [1] 90fps (0.011 sec.) [2] 7 photos.
Ultra-fast 0.02-sec. AF with 357 phase-detection points
The fast, highly accurate autofocus can achieve a remarkable 0.02-sec.8 acquisition speed, the world's fastest9, to capture fleeting moments with precision. A total of 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF points covering approx. 68% of the image area-the most in the world9-work in conjunction with 425 contrast-detection AF points and High-density AF Tracking Technology to follow even erratically moving subjects reliably.
Real-time Tracking to maintain steady focus on your subject
For the first time in the RX series, Real-time Tracking is supported. When you're tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera's motion tracker uses a sophisticated subject recognition algorithm (AI)10 that draws on color, pattern (brightness), distance (depth) and face/eye information to automatically recognize and maintain focus on your subject. During continuous shooting, the camera relies on AF calculations at up to 60 times/sec.5 to maintain high-accuracy tracking even as the subject's position changes moment by moment. Tracking can also be initiated through touch operation, for both stills and movies.
Enhanced Real-time Eye AF for better portraits and pet photos
Real-time Eye AF detects and focuses on the eyes of your subjects, even when part of the face is hidden, the face is backlit or the subject is looking down. With up to 60 AF calculations per second5, the RX100 VII's AF enables powerful continuous shooting and stunning portrait shots through precise focusing on your subject's eyes - person or animal11. For human subjects, activating Real-time Eye AF simply requires a half-press of the shutter button.
Extraordinary image quality and low noise
The 20.1 MP12, 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor uses back-illumination technology for increased light-collection efficiency. The standard ISO range is 100-12800, expanded to ISO64 and ISO80 for stills. In conjunction with the processor, it delivers high perceived resolution, low noise, highly accurate color reproduction and natural skin tones.
Soft Skin and other effects to widen your creative options
The camera offers a range of special effects for your photos. Soft Skin mode reduces small facial wrinkles and skin dullness while preserving the clarity of the subject's eyes and mouth, and Beauty Effect can be used on images that are already shot. Auto HDR results in a higher dynamic range, reproducing gradations in brightness and contrast that are close to what the human eye perceives. A range of Creative Style and Picture Effect options helps you create unique images.
Optical SteadyShot™ equivalent to 4.0 stops
The camera's built-in image stabilization delivers the equivalent of a 4.0-stop13 shutter speed increase at 200 mm3, to compensate for camera shake during handheld shooting, even in telephoto or low-light conditions. Combined with the camera's sophisticated optics design and advanced image-processing engine, this helps to achieve remarkable image quality. [1] Without Optical SteadyShot™ ( Simulated ) [2] With Optical SteadyShot.
Anti-distortion shutter with silent shooting option
The Anti-distortion electronic shutter achieves speeds as fast as 1/32000 sec., while fast data readout from the image sensor reduces distortion for fast-moving subjects. You can also mute the camera's shutter14 in noise-sensitive scenes, such as candid portraits and animal photos, to avoid distracting shutter clicks and capture subjects in a natural state.
4K HDR (HLG) video recording
When shooting 4K (QFHD resolution: 3840 x 2160) movies1, 2 the RX100 VII uses full pixel readout, without pixel binning, and 1.7x oversampling to provide outstanding resolution with reduced moiré and jaggies. The XAVC S video format1 supports high-bitrate recording (max. 100 Mbps) and, with HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) capability, you can enjoy HDR images simply by connecting the camera to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable.
Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF and Real-time Tracking for movies
Thanks to the evolution of Auto-Focus (AF) algorithms, AF capability for movie shooting has been improved in speed, accuracy and tracking performance, including better results in dimly lit settings. Autofocus optimizes the camera's focus according to the subject, and when Real-time Tracking is activated you can start tracking simply by selecting the subject on the touchscreen, even for movies. AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity are adjustable, so you can fine-tune the focus transitions to match the scene.
Real-time Eye AF for people during movie recording
For the first time in RX series cameras, the RX100 VII can detect and track people's eyes during movie recording, maintaining sharp and steady focus as the subject moves. Focus is set and maintained automatically, so you can concentrate on framing your shots. The feature can be used in conjunction with Touch Tracking - simply touch the corresponding point on the touchscreen to focus on either the subject's left eye or right eye or switch between eyes.
Enhanced image stabilization for movies
The camera's image-stabilization system has evolved to use "Active" mode during 4K movie recording, and thanks to advancements in the camera's algorithms the image stabilization effect in HD movie shooting is also enhanced in every shooting mode, with more effective results than were previously available. You can additionally use the Imaging Edge™ Movie Edit add-on15 mobile app to achieve ultra-smooth images similar to what you would see when using a gimbal.16.
External microphone jack
Even though the camera is compact, it includes a newly added jack that can be used to attach external microphones17. The standard 3.5-mm input enables the use of high-end microphones for professional audio capture for movies and vlogs.
Vertical-format movie recording
The camera supports movie recording in vertical format with embedded metadata indicating the camera's orientation18. This means that movie clips in this format that are transferred to smartphones can be played back and used as is, without needing to rotate them from horizontal format.
Interval Shooting for time-lapse movies
Interval Shooting19 with a set interval of 1 to 60 seconds is now available within the camera. The resulting still images can be edited into a time-lapse movie on a PC in post production. A simple variable-speed preview function allows a draft of the time-lapse movie to be viewed on the camera.
Super slow motion at up to 40x slower speed
The stacked CMOS sensor enables an extra-high frame rate of up to 960fps/1000fps20, so even when shooting at 200 mm3 telephoto it's possible to record impressive close-up, super slow-motion footage21. The frame rate and recording setting can be set independently for slow-motion playback speeds from 1/4 to 1/40th of real-time speed and can be captured using either start or end triggers to record even the most fleeting of moments.
Support for professional movie-recording workflows
For more demanding productions, the camera supports a range of movie functions more typically found in professional equipment, including S-Log3 and S-Log2 gamma curves. The wide dynamic range and color space available using these S-Log profiles is perfect for camera matching and minimizing blown-out highlights or lost shadow detail. Additional options for Picture Profile and Creative Style are also available, along with advanced features like Gamma Display Assist, Zebra metering, a Clean HDMI output with Rec Control, timecode, and Proxy recording. There's everything a video professional could need in day-to-day work situations.
One-push Access viewfinder
The XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ offers sharp resolution (2.35-milliion-dot equivalent), bright self-illumination and high contrast, making it excellent for previewing shots and adjusting settings. Electronic viewfinder eyepiece optics reduce unwanted reflections and ensure corner-to-corner visibility. Depressing the pop-up switch on the side of the body makes the viewfinder instantly available, and it can be retracted just as quickly when not in use.
180°-tiltable LCD screen with versatile touch operation
The high-resolution 921k-dot LCD has a 3.0-type screen which tilts upward 180° and downward around 90°, for easy framing of self-portraits and high- and low-angle shooting. Touch operations include Touch Shutter (to release the shutter), Touch Focus (to set the focus point), Touch Tracking (to activate focus tracking for the selected subject), and Touch Pad (to smoothly move the focus point).
Custom functions for improved operability
Function Menu items can be set independently for still and movie shooting, and help displays are available on the menu screen. The My Menu feature allows for the flexible assignment of 30 menu items, and frequently used functions can also be assigned to the control dial and control wheel with My Dial.
Ratings, protection and continuous shooting groups
In playback mode, still images can be given a rating or protected from deletion and these functions can conveniently be assigned to custom keys. Continuously shot images can be displayed in the groups in which they were shot and groups of shots can be deleted or protected with one operation. You can now also select from four different continuous shooting display styles, for the viewfinder or LCD monitor, according to your preference.
More efficient control of settings with an improved user interface
To make your shooting even more fluid and efficient, frequently used ISO ranges and focus-area types are given prominence in their settings screens. The Flexible Spot focusing mode has been simplified to shift through the frame faster - ideal for sporting scenes where the subject often shifts position. In addition, the focus frame can now be switched between red and white to enhance its visibility in diverse shooting environments and a blue indicator has been added for focus peaking - ideal for warm-colored subjects.
Stunning photos from a compact camera!!
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Read all the reviews and decided to try it, I have not been disappointed by quality of videos and photos! Menu’s could use a bit of cleaning up but it has everything you could want!
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