Sony RX100 VII Hands-on - Compact With a9 Performance?!

[@KaiManWong]

BTW, lens is the same 24-200 equiv f/2.8-4.5 and it's still 20.1MP.

[@RoyalIsmayilov]

Kai W i am Dyslexic 😂

[@NotnaRed]

Please remember to also apply the crop factor to the f-number.....

[@paulcrawley7321]

@@NotnaRed He did say "equiv", so there you go :)

[@BlueBomberTurbo]

@@NotnaRed Good thing crop factor doesn't apply to exposure or this camera would be a beach and snow day camera only!

[@Axle-F]

4:28 I think the wide footage was missing or didn’t render.

[@PotatoJet]

Whaaah?!? The great Kai W knows who I am! 😍

[@KaiManWong]

The real Potato Jet!

[@piyushjoshi2527]

love you brother.....

[@shahizad2755]

Will you guys collab in the future?? 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@ThunderboltF]

Looking forward of your RX VII review!

[@notkorean]

my two favorite Camera review boys are here ! yay

[@alsokooniiee4797]

Sony dropping the RX100 faster than the A7s

[@AcidicDelusion]

The Sony ethos. Cameras are turning into phones. Pretty pathetic.

[@NeenadArul]

Rx 100 - 2012 Rx 100 ii - 2013 Rx 100 iii - 2014 Rx 100 iv - 2015 Rx 100 v - 2016 Rx 100 vi - 2018 Rx 100 vii - 2019

[@KaiManWong]

I can drop cameras a lot quicker 😉

[@alsokooniiee4797]

@@KaiManWong we need kai's butter fingers special part 2

[@Ruylopez778]

Can't wait for the RX100X

[@supernova1976]

Every canon release is completely opposite sony release , sony surprises the customer and gives more than they want , and canon surprises the customer by offering nothing new :)

[@KiinaSu]

Canon just has too many models where they always try to not cannibalize sales. Sony knows this Camera won't affect the A-Series sales, because nobody is trying to decide between an RX100 and A7 R IV. If all your cameras have something really unique you can put in features freely without worrying.

[@jimstirling7223]

They give typically upgrades that make zero difference to 99% of the owners of the previous models. While maintaining the same old gotchas , poor battery life , dreadful ergonomics , poor touchscreen options. I speak as an owner of an RX100V & A7RIII .Can't disagree about your take on Canon :-) This is basically mobile phone marketing

[@EinzMY]

@@jimstirling7223 you forgot that a7riii has better battery life than precious gen and a7riv further improve the ergo. Rx100 mark 7 finally brings the long requested mic jack. Yeah the ergo suck but thats how they make it pocketable. U can use cage by the way. Afaik. All 1" sensor compact cam from sony canon panasonic has terrible battery life due to how small the body.

[@fritzkier]

@Robert Alexander Gleason The point on those articles are valid, BUT, why Sony? All other companies did it but somehow Sony is the one that bad.

[@Sorennn94]

Sony’s color definitely improved over the past models,it’s warm and beautiful

[@Strideo1]

I wish they'd go back to the f/1.8 at wide angle to f/2.8 at telephoto aperture range. I'd rather have the bigger aperture than the extra zoom. 24mm-70mm was plenty of range for a compact walk around camera.

[@tdolan500]

Strideo1 I’d like if they offered an option to get either the f/1.8 with the ND filters or the longer lens.

[@Wabajak13]

Honestly, should make a 16-35mm point and shoot and a 35-300mm.

[@james1939-s1c]

If they would go back to the 1.8 with the ND I would buy one.

[@EinzMY]

@@james1939-s1c last time they made rx100 VA with 24-70 lens. Lets hope theres something like 7A in the future, also with 24-70 and ND

[@nickowen1070]

That’s why I’m hanging onto my rx100 mk2 , has better reach than all the others aside from the mk7 but retains at the wide end f1.8 aperture so best of both worlds.

[@Bi0mad]

-Purchased VI 3 months ago -Sony releases VII with a mic input Ahahahahahahaaa

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Bad timing bud, you know they put the Rx100 on an annual cycle right? The one with the most iterations in their lineup, that.

[@tams805]

@@MuhammadKharismawan It hadn't been on an annual cycle for years actually. Part of that might have been due to the Kumamoto earthquake though.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@tams805 it's close enough at least? I remember the MK3 was a 2015 product, add 4 more it adds up to 1 per year.

[@AzureSteel]

Oh rekt...

[@K22MDL]

Me too but as far as I can tell that's the only real change?

[@noah_the_nerd]

When Kai referenced Potato Jet I did a double take. Both excellent creators!

[@paulcrawley7321]

I heard it.

[@shaffanmumtaz8830]

Time stam?

[@xcbrr50]

@@shaffanmumtaz8830 6:39

[@JoeCnNd]

He knows we like Asian you tubers who do camera reviews. lol

[@Floridarollin]

Canon drops the G7X m3 Sony: Yeah okay here's an a7r4 & rx100 vii

[@thothheartmaat2833]

Sony definitely advancing technology.. Canon definitely throttling/ witholding technology behind a dated paywall tier system..

[@sind3ntosca]

But the RX100 VII almost twice the price G7X mark III... it's not fair comparison actually... and doesn't have ND filter and not f/1.8, althought the zoom a bit longer... but the stabilization still win G7X... BUT Sony always good in autofocus, while Canon lacks :p Too bad G7X mark III doesn't have dual pixel autofocus :( G7X Mark III autofocus is worst than my Mark I, I think Canon should fix it via firmware update

[@bryanbuff]

Would prefer the M5 version with a mic jack (that had an ND filter and F1.8). Don’t need that crazy zoom.

[@buxz777]

i think a lot of people just want a mk4 or mk5 with that mic input at about £600/£700

[@pahwraith]

Oooor get a zoom h1? For 75 bucks? Syncing isn't that hard to do via digital editing. It's not like the old days of actually splicing magnetic tape.

[@buxz777]

@@pahwraith mate I don't even shoot that much video but when I do.... I don't want to be messing about syncing audio.... My point was.... There are 1000s of bloggers who have been waiting for a pocket rocket with a mic input.... Now Sony does it on the 7th generation and they charge 1100 for it.... All I'm saying is it they released another mk4 or mk5 with the mic input at half the price... I think a lot more would have sold... If I was sony I'd even refresh the mk4 model with mic input for bloggers on a budget and I bet it would sell like hotcakes

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

@@buxz777 i agree. i've been looking for a cheaper upgrade from my gopro 5. if this was in the 500-600 range i might go for it.

[@ToreHansen]

As an Olympus shooter where every freakin glued part falls apart over time, put a Loctite Super Glue in the bag, solves almost everything!

[@KapilThakarephotography]

Kai, your presentation exceeds the camera performance every damn time. Love you man!

[@blutey]

Nice improvements. Just wish they'd go back to f1.8 rather than 2.8 as max aperture for low light.

[@rolandrickphotography]

blutey , we’ll get that plus internal ND filter in 9 months on the VIII 🤪😂

[@nonope4319]

Well gee, ya know, 1.8 would be like f6 on that tiny sensor, so what good would an ND filter do?

[@pinkipromise]

@@nonope4319 you are confused with dof and amount of light per area

[@rochester212]

I love how Kai involuntary reinforces the "camera-obsessed asian tourist" stereotype.

[@EMKWANREVIEWS]

The real question is did Kai pay retail or grey prices for that Pepsi 😻

[@sosaadisfying]

Kai you're too funny man. Been watching since DigitalRev

[@Nanou197373]

Amazing camera for a pocket size. The only down side aside from the one you've pointed out: I find that there should be a bit more grip on the RX100 range, because although it's nice, small & compact, the slick smooth surface & finish makes it easy to drop/slip from your hand. I also know that a grip exists but that's at an additional expense. It could do with a simple little rubber hold or slight protruding grip to make it easier.... small complain though overall. Cool review Kai!

[@orangefrogphotography9019]

Been watching your channel for years and never commented. So much infotainment! Thanks!

[@emmettshort]

Can this be connected to an external monitor/recorder like a ninja v?

[@clarencetan9142]

Could I just understand, is it actually worth getting a compact camera if you are just doing normal shots in comparison to say a Pixel/huawei?

[@dagobertkrikelin1587]

Nice, but I'm keeping my IV until Sony brings ND back.

[@Strideo1]

I appreciate that Sony keeps advancing the RX 100 but I do think the mk3 through mk5 are the sweet spot for bang for your buck.

[@hloboss]

Same here with the RX V. ND filter is a must!

[@daehxxiD]

Also, 2.8-4.5 lens is kind of meh.

[@theronsan]

Maybe they release a new version with a ND filter in 6-9 months.

[@Oscar-xs9cv]

just buy a magfilter?

[@and_zhdanov]

Hello, and please tell me in 4K display dim in the sun?

[@tomo55554]

I still use my Mk1 almost everyday since I bought it brand new years ago. Such a well made and consistent camera.

[@letsfindout6587]

This or the a6400?? For photography and videos of family and stuff?

[@brickmeupscottie]

I was smiling until 6:34 I'll never forget him making me run around in a steadicam. Damn it.

[@syntax2357]

oh its you

[@JuanDavidJaramilloXD]

canon relases g7 series... sony decided to flex some muscle

[@acemasterke]

Darn it, I was in Windsor just a month ago playing with one of the American student bands on the castle lawn.

[@dexterjsullen]

What was 3:38 about

[@tdavis85]

What's better, Kai, for a pocketable stills camera and in low light; the Sony RX100 VII or the Ricoh GR ii??

[@rusjazz86]

Why you didn’t say anything about rolling shutter? 3:04 mugs

[@ryan_chandler]

Kai could you please make a review of your GMT Master? I'd love to hear you review a watch! Please and thank you!

[@Galf506]

Yeah cool and all but it costs as much as an EOS R... body only, but still an EOS R. Jesus christ man, 1300€ compact.

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

ya, i just looked it up myself and i'm with you. not for that price.

[@ElvenMans]

Plus it's a Sony. Eww.

[@Galf506]

@@ElvenMans Sony's are cool! But Kai comes out as a huge Sony shill lately, honestly. The A7 IV review? He hid the real buffer value by using values for jpg and smaller raws, like wtf? As if the original value (30) was bad, even. He just hid that to show a bigger number. Here, he just praised the camera over and over without ever mentioning the mediocre focal lenght/aperture (he did in the comments, in a neutral comment... it's shitty for this kind of camera though, €1300 for an f/4.5 superzoom, 2.8 on the wide end, give me a break.) and of course never mentioning the asinine price point that just makes all his praise useless, today you can buy a TON of full frame mirrorless cameras for that price, even with lens...

[@jorgem50]

@@Galf506 totally agree. Kai has become a sony fanboy

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

@@ElvenMans i like sonys! i think they are great cameras. i'm considering it as my next camera. not this one, but a full frame one

[@omarsaletovicprins9632]

Kai, you do understand that to buy new camera gear you have to quit buying Speedys and Batmans right? Don’t get me wrong, I love GMT Masters as much as the next guy, but this is a photography channel remember? Cheers all jokes aside - great vid.

[@JoshJourney]

What's the name of the mic/camera grip mount mentioned at 1:31? Kai called it the "sony mic mount" but is quite tricky to find what Kai is using.

[@RawkustvOfficial]

Yo Kai, does it do live youtube like the canon? I love all the video features and that marvellous mic input.

[@JeffBourke]

does it still have the 5 minute recording time limit?

[@markstevens6682]

Greatest point & shoot ever made, just don’t drop it…… Despite being very heavy it’s very fragile! Any more than 1 meter and it’s toast!

[@h3cz_]

Sheesh

[@madphotographer762]

$2000 Australian Dollars.... I'm dying of laughter!!

[@awwwtraveler]

Yes, I’m Mad when see the price

[@blankname5612]

Does this mean that Sony will begin to outdate their cameras every year? 🤔

[@dadanardi5541]

just remember the date releases for each cameras or month lol

[@83442handle]

Yes just like Canon outdates their cameras every 4 years.

[@kylestewart4444]

YOOOOOOO, BATGIRL ON THE WRIST! MY DUDE KAI IS GETTING PAAAAAIIIIIIIIIDDDDDD.

[@PKWModelwerx]

Would have liked to know price for a complete review. And lens data like focal length. Entertaining as usual though. Thanks

[@msa33333]

Love your channel and all, very professional, but what camera are you using to record this video? The video quality looks great!

[@CrackaLackTV]

Can't believe you dont have a millions subs yet

[@Maurits-PK]

That is a really good review with lots of practical testing. Thanks for that. This gives me a good idea whether the camera is something I need or not.

[@harald144]

I recognize that sound of old cyber shots (when you take picture), that bee-eep

[@mdhazeldine]

Nice to see you doing videos in Richmond (I used to live there a few years ago). Are you going to do a colab with Philip Bloom? He films there all the time!

[@bermet67]

Do you know a way how to record the camera image of the Sony camera live video and transfer it to the Mac? If so, would you tell me this? Do you need a special app for this? Thanks in advance!

[@TibiNjoy]

Record with 120fps ?

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Mister Bean!!!! Now if he came with the camera, I'd buy it!

[@RussellDossett]

4:33 any one else get a black screen ? Looks like a nice small compact camera for holidays.

[@sssloe]

They finally did it with the mic! If it's under $1199, I might just pick it up

[@sssloe]

@@copperseed BH has it listed for $1198 with preorders starting 6pm ET today, I'll wait to see if the price remains the same or if it bumps to $1500. But you're not wrong, almost all of the reviewers mention the $1499 price tag

[@aegeanmic]

What is the model of your camera bag? I see it several times in your video, but I can’t recognise which model it is.

[@TheSchwiz]

4K video still limited to 5 min clips?

[@MarcMeerbeek]

What lens is on the vii?

[@frankfeng2701]

I just want the old stuff back: 24-70 f1.8-2.8 Internal ND Internal time lapse And some long overdue features: 4k60 mic input Real time touch AF in video It seems like they always go sideways to prevent the perfect camera from being released.

[@SONYAdicto]

It has mic input

[@ultrakwon]

Waiting on RX0 III to have continuous auto focus. Since the RX100 V, I don't see anything they can do for this camera to justify an upgrade. Mic input is decent, but negated by the lack of hot shoe mount. Adding cages/brackets kills the selling point of the camera's compact form factor.

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

EXACTLY ✅🤓

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

The VII already? WTF?

[@HwL01]

Well then 5 and 6 will be more affordable now. :)

[@workfasts]

What is the camera that filming you?

[@loudpanzer]

I want all these nice autofocus things but in the RX10 with the ye olde trusty 24-200mm f2.8 constant aperture zoom and handy dandy internal ND filter, proper headphone and mic 3.5mm jacks to boot. The RX10 Mk2 was really held back by it's autofocus and that's about it

[@MS-gn4gl]

The problem I have with this deep of a feature set is that it's the kind of features that I don't find as interesting without a lens mount.

[@RonMiki8]

Hi Kai, do you know of any point and shoot compact camera that shoots 4k 60fps?

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

NONE 😳😔

[@Philson]

Nice. Can't wait for them to revamp the RX1-R.

[@evilcab]

sony keep releasing new camera while i'm still waiting for an update to the fuji x100t

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo]

Hopefully fuji makes it weather resistant. Even if it's a tiny bit bigger

[@nhancao4790]

I believed there's a new one called Fuji x100f

[@evilcab]

@@-grey I upgrade my camera every 2 iteration. so I'm skipping x100f.

[@RismaKuswanti]

"..also that woman from Suits" LOL I'M DEAD! 🤣🤣

[@crane441]

Why dont you review night photo?

[@MHDIMN]

what about read and write speed? 20fps shooting RAW must be something else

[@workfasts]

How about night photo and video?

[@richardradon]

Hi Kia. Can you tell me were you got the bracket from that's under neath this camera with the mic on it? thanks regards Richard

[@АлександрГолушко-х3о]

Добрый день. Я хочу купить canon77d какой объектив брать фикс для кроп камеры? Вы в роликах говорите что 40 или 50мм для полнокамерных (для повседневной съемки). А для кроп? Также было бы здорово увидеть видео лучшие объективы для кроп камеры.

[@brigtsd7179]

5:45 Sounds like an old video camera. You know, those with big reels instead of memory card slots.

[@jorgem50]

Can anyone confirm if this will overheat in 5min with 4k recording?

[@IrixGuy]

Does it still limit 4K video clips to ~5 minutes duration? Great overview video BTW!

[@redauwg911]

60 minutes

[@prakasavlogs]

i need one of this mister

[@MarlonKingShow]

Wow - this is cool news. now we have canon and sony compact cameras with mic inputs - 2019 is looking very bright indeed. Lets hope we all get a pay rise to buy one :)

[@AJBaron]

I have the Mark V, it’s not worth the upgrade. I mean I’d only get the mark Vii for the mic input. Guess I’ll see what the g7x mark 3 to come out.

[@Ochw]

Would you say this would make a good street camera?

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

I SAY NO.

[@theparadoxray]

Very informative review. Great work. Do you mind doing a low light 4K video to compare with iPhone XS?

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

iPHONE 11 IS SUPERIOR TO THE RX100-7 TRAGICALLY. 😥😔

[@shophet125]

What's the mount at the end of the tripod you used to hold the microphone and camera in place?

[@devilmaycry383]

Positive hands on preview, I might consider this Rx100 MKVII as it is perfect for Travels and Vlogging then eventually move onto the A7R IV as I miss my A7iii.

[@AlChemicalLife]

I've been watching you for years , even back from Dig. Rev. and just now realized I haven't been subscribed …. you should have slapped me !!!

[@AndreaGrosso_Ph]

night performance?

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

VERY DISAPPOINTING 😖

[@bobjohnson9597]

Nice Watch what is it? oh and I couldnt afford that camera but I could and did afford a Sony ZV-!F (open box) and am as amazed.

[@gro_skunk]

"not a high end camera" *Checks price* $1,200!

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

EXACTLY! ✅

[@FarryEntertainment]

What is it that the camera footage still doesn't look as good as your main camera footage?

[@DWORLD-zy3vp]

RIGHT ✅🤓

[@BarbaryStudio]

Kai W i love the way how your videos are made so natural and i can watch all day your videos. I have a question is the rx100 m7 worth it to buy this one. I'm a beginner and i want to buy a pocket camera with best futures. Is there 4k 60 fps on this camera i hope.they have it. Sony is a company who listen to the customers

[@jstfd]

I'm a little behind with all these updates from Sony, but did they drop the built-in ND since the mark VI? I thought the mark V does have an ND, no?

[@ChonbaeSun]

I'd like to see a return of lens barrel bayonet mounts to add filters and hoods to. There's some but not all brands.

[@bryanbuff]

The battle of the Point and Shoot cameras with mic jacks. Canon G7x III (F1.8, longer 4K recording time and no crop, better stabilization, full touchscreen, internal ND filter, better ergonomics, better battery life, much less expensive). Sony RX100 VII (much better autofocus, longer zoom, pop up viewfinder, higher HFR). What else am I missing?

[@jeffbrislane5782]

Good to see they kept the trademark Sony rolling shutter at 4K! 3:05

[@monhuntui1162]

why'd it go black @4:28

[@3ilder]

Really like your last set of videos Kai, keep it up!!

[@AlexeyDnepr]

When released VIII?

[@alexiscosar8980]

Hey Kai, you’re missing some shots at 4:35 mate ;)

[@speedycath]

How would you compare the VII with the RX0II in terms of autofocus, image quality etc?

[@JonInLondon]

Why not use one of the Cine modes (if you get more than one here, else mode)? I use Cine2+ITU709 on my RX100V for example. Also lack of the ND is surely a pain for VLoggers?

[@RedzaImran]

Should I get this one? Afraid that the VIII might be released

[@lukeroman2445]

what filter diameter does it use to screw on polo or nd filters?

[@PPYTAO]

Where were the photo samples?

[@manphoto1972]

at wide angle ( 9mm F2.8 ) you are nearly sharp all over the image...so autofocus don't need to work too much :-)