Sony RX100 VII Review - 1-Inch Powerhouse [ RX100M7 ]

[@TheHybridShooter]

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[@tonyvalqta]

The Hybrid Shooter- Hello friend! I I am your regular subscriber - I watch everything new you upload to your channel! I have a7III and I want to ask you to help me so I can adjust the picture profile ! please tell me your PP settings! Thanks!

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@tonyvalqta Thank you I appreciate that! Depends on the situation. At the moment, I use PP OFF most of the time.

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@TheHybridShooter gy! do you have a deusch channel?

[@arttafil6792]

I have my trusty RX100II and it has never let me down.

[@budaiyanjing]

I have a RX100 III, this is indeed the king of small camera

[@rainer6367]

Are you planning to upgrade to the RX100M7?

[@richardterrell5309]

Your review is really worth watching for those whom are considering their next camera, I already have this camera, and am thankful to all those whom drew my attention of it's potential. I like your presentation, and how you compare.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@user-hp6lg3tm7d]

I really hope Sony revives the RX100 line. The VII is still very impressive for 2023. I do think it is time for a mark VIII.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, I don't think that there will be RX100 VIII.

[@user-hp6lg3tm7d]

@@TheHybridShooter It appears that the ZV line is pretty much what the RX100 line has evolved into. The ZV-1 pretty much has the same specs software wise as the RX100 VII but more refined in the video section. From what I have seen around the internet, the ZV-1 is also a very good stills camera.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@user-hp6lg3tm7d I wouldn't say that it evolved, ZV-1 will soon be 4 years old and it mostly uses RX100 VII components, so this category is pretty much dead.

[@merapoo420]

@@TheHybridShootery do u say so?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@merapoo420 As I wrote, there hasn’t been any innovation for years.

[@maorvaknin769]

Sony ZV1 : why are you bullying me

[@fromthepacises]

This is what we use in taking our videos. Thank you for making a review of it. What is the best external mic for it?

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, Rode Video Micro is probably the best choice.

[@k.o.t.o.n.]

@@TheHybridShooter Hy! How would it compare to Sony 18-135 and maybe 70-350 for wildlife shooting in a6400 or a6600? What do you think? And also how it compares to rx100v-a the new mark v in portraits, and the sony 16-55 f2.8 g lens on aps-c, have you have any experience? What do you think? Could you maybe do a comparison? Next to iphone 13 pro too.? Whould be awesome :D

[@sifatrabby1962]

Almost a year late but appreciated nonetheless. One of the most detailed reviews so far of this camera.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I am not trying to be "on time" with reviews, I review whatever I find interesting at the time.

[@fireislandmavic5939]

we would like to here the shooter's thoughts on the zv1

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, I haven't had opportunity to review ZV-1, so I can't tell you much about it besides what you can read in the specs.

[@chloescanlon1107]

That flippy to the side screen will drive you mad. RX100 Vii is far superior for everything.

[@stefpix]

Sony sells a rubber grip that sticks to the front. It should come with the camera. Also 3rd party available. It makes holding the camera a lot more comfortable

[@Molybdan42]

Almost mandatory imo

[@stefpix]

Molybdan42 unless you want to use the camera in a dive housing. Aftermarket fake leather case gives a better grip too

[@TheHybridShooter]

It defeats the size advantage though, so I would leave it as it is.

[@romainprovost7164]

Super good review, a night vidéo footage will be helpful. Quality is so much better than the last Iphone (just for exemple)

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, it is indeed better than any smartphone currently available.

[@andrewk7491]

Do you know of any good ND filter systems that can be used with the RX100 VI/VII?

[@albinzatko5535]

Nisi compact system , have a look at it.

[@chloescanlon1107]

Magfilter or Lensmate, both require a permanent (tiny) adapter fixed to the lens however. There’s lots of videos on both systems.

[@Jocoseman]

Have this camera myself, love it for portability, agree with your assessment on it's imperfect ease of use. How did you get it to not dim in 4k as you mentioned?

[@nina_summers]

Thanks for this great review ! I just want to ask if I’m gonna use it for blogging is there a specific manual video setting that you will recommend?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Automatic settings work very well, so it is OK to use P mode most of the time. You can also use A video mode if you want to control depth of field.

[@nina_summers]

The Hybrid Shooter thank you so much! Hmm what’s kind of weird for me is that I manually set my video settings on P mode and when I’m actually doing the video of course I went back to Auto mode and it kind of decreases the quality while I’m trying to video myself, Idk If I’m doing something wrong. When I upload it on my Mac Pro it looks awesome anyway

[@TheHybridShooter]

P mode is actually Automatic (program) mode. If you want to use manual settings you need to use video mode on the main dial and then set M in menu.

[@nina_summers]

The Hybrid Shooter thank you very much for all your help! ✊🏼🙌🏻

[@ilord112]

compare to LUMIX LX100 II, which one is better?

[@kaushaltiwari9773]

Does the image quality from the RX100 mk7 compare with the image quality from the Panasonic G9 with 12 -60 f2.8-4 in good light? Thanks.

[@dionisissyr4171]

Nice review. Nowadays with all those smartphones and all those cameras its so confusing to choose. If we want something small should we buy this camera or maybe something like RX0 II, or Sony FDR? Although it seems that Sony quit action cams - fdr. And there are also other options like DJI Osmo action and pocket or even insta 360!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Those are all very different cameras, so it depends on how you intend to use it.

[@bijosn]

Another great review. Are you still keeping the a6400? Does the rx100mark6 also have bsi sensor?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, yes I have the A6400. Yes, VI has BSI sensor, but not the same one.

[@bijosn]

The Hybrid Shooter thanks for the reply, much appreciated

[@mountainhobo]

Glad to hear that autofocus is good. I had the RX100 III, and the AF was a constant hit or miss. It soured me on that camera. I've had many different cameras, and Canon and Panasonic rarely ever had problems with AF in stills. Sony was a nightmare. Perhaps they are improving their algorithms.

[@TheHybridShooter]

The whole AF system is completely different to I -V generations. VI and VII use phase detection and contrast detection. I-V only use contrast detection.

[@mountainhobo]

​@@TheHybridShooter Yes, but the Panasonic cameras were contrast detection only cameras, too, yet they nailed the autofocus every time, so it is not just phase vs. contrast detection.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Panasonic has better contrast only system than Sony, but Sony’s hybrid system is much better than Panasonic’s DFD especially in video, so it is just PDAF vs contrast.

[@mountainhobo]

@@TheHybridShooter Thanks, perhaps I will try it at some point.

[@TheChadWork2001]

Excellent review of this camera. Thank you.

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@DiscoverWithDima]

As soon as I sell my Mk V, I'm getting the ZV-1. The tele lens is nice but I want more video-focused features like the new model has.

[@TheHybridShooter]

ZV-1 doesn't have any more video focused features in comparison with RX100 VII.

[@okaro6595]

@@TheHybridShooter Sure it has, it is entirely designed with video on mind Better microphone, ND-filter, hot shoe for a microphone to start.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Video specs are the same on both. RX100 VII is not less video-oriented, it is just different package with different compromises.

[@stefpix]

The lack of the evf on the ZV-1 is a huge issue. It’s hard to compose outdoors with the rear lcd.

[@chloescanlon1107]

The daft flippy to the side screen will drive you bananas on the ZV1... trust me. The RX100’s are so much quicker and easier to use.

[@naziidd]

Is it still a future investment to buy in 2021? What is your position on the RX100 VII and Fujifilm XS10? I'm looking for a camera for videography (short movie, vlog, and other cinematic footage). Thanks in advance.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Those are completely different types of cameras, so I can't really compare those. RX100 VII is still the best camera if you need that kind of zoom range in a tiny package.

[@naziidd]

@@TheHybridShooter Thank you for your reply. I'm still new in "camera world", I don't know the right term for that 😅, and I'm glad I found your channel. It's kind of an enlightenment for me. Again, thank you. And stay safe.

[@varghesejohn4547]

Hi sir, nice video - I have a question on this camera. Can I control the aperture alone. Whenever I zoom the aperture value changes. Could you tell me why?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Because it is a variable aperture lens. Low F-numbers are only available at the wide end.

[@ДмитрийСмирнов-й3з]

Мне просто интересно...качество фото например от никон 3200 хоть чуть отличается?

[@JoshEthanJohnson]

hey! good vid. Any news about the m8? They're like 2 years over due??!!

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm not sure what do you mean by M8.

[@JoshEthanJohnson]

@@TheHybridShooter sorry... the mark 8. RX100m8 was set to announce I think in 2019! I'm in need of either the m7 but holding out hope they announce the m8 soon. but???

[@TheHybridShooter]

I haven't heard anything at all about the RX100 VIII, ZV-2 is more likely to be announced this year.

[@DACHRATV]

is the video in low light is good

[@Sydney2217]

Can you record to external video recorder in higher bit rate , the user manual gives instructions to do external recording .

[@TheHybridShooter]

You can record in ProRes, but the difference won’t really be visible.

[@Sydney2217]

@@TheHybridShooter Thanks , will that be 8 bit or 10 bit ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

8-bit

[@alexmorgan3435]

External mic jack?

[@TheHybridShooter]

It has 3.5mm input.

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@TheHybridShooter Thank you :@).

[@shyambhadresa]

what do you think of this camera in 2023?

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Does this camera offer any sort of long exposure shots for any sort of astrophotography?

[@TheHybridShooter]

You can set long exposure in manual mode or with remote control with bulb mode.

[@jeffbronson3696]

Will you be reviewing the XT4?:)

[@ianc226]

I would like to know too!

[@oranbiasnahc5508]

+

[@TheHybridShooter]

I am not able to borrow review unit, so not in the near future. Maybe later on if I decide to buy one.

[@jeffbronson3696]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks for your quick reply! Any thoughts on it?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Too many for a single comment :) there is couple of questionable features, so I can't comment much on it without testing it.

[@luca_rr4660]

Could you review the Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately not.

[@mohammedhamam9195]

Hi , is sony rx vii have big advantage compared to samsung s20 ultra or huawei p40 pro plus ? Two mobiles have large sensor and 5x to 10x optical zoom , Thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, it is still much more capable camera than both S20 Ultra and P40 Pro Plus.

[@mohammedhamam9195]

@@TheHybridShooter appreciate your quick response .

[@brotendo]

This camera should really be in the $800 range and not $1300.

[@TheHybridShooter]

It can't be due to supply chain...

[@brotendo]

@@TheHybridShooter Definitely not. Most cameras don't go down in price even when they're years down the road.

[@andreasbuder4417]

With ND, I would buy. But I guess the ZV-1 is the way to go. Cheaper also.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Those are very different packages, so it depends on what you are looking for. Fixed ND filter is not that useful in my experience, but certainly better than nothing.

[@andreasbuder4417]

@@TheHybridShooter I like to have a hotshoe (for flash triggers to overpower sunlight with leaf shutter as well as mics) and a ND, but I also find 200mm quite useful. I‘ll trade pro hot shoe and ND, but I‘d like to have both ;-)

[@chloescanlon1107]

Enjoy the daft flippity flappity take forever screen on the ZV1 🤪

[@andreasbuder4417]

@@chloescanlon1107 No point in enjoying the daft flippity flappity take forever screen, because I honestly despise it. Nonetheless I bought the ZV-1 and I am really very happy with it (except that dang screen).

[@Kacper_Sokolowski]

Complex review. Thanks!

[@patraulea84]

Nice castle in Bratislava

[@adrienb7223]

Great review I own this camera but at my modest level of knowledge,I prefer the videos from my osmo pocket. I guess this is because I don't use gimball... For photography,I must admit that I prefer the yellow jpg from the g7x mk i ... But,I agree that the sony takes better stills than the canon.... The base iso on this sony is 100.On a sunny day is it better to go down at iso64 or should I stay at iso100?

[@TheHybridShooter]

It can't beat gimbal in terms of the stabilization of course, but the video quality is better with RX100 VII. ISO 64 is not necessary, it won't make much difference.

[@MichaelColemanR]

I’d have to agree. Strictly based on video I still prefer the Osmo pocket for everyday use. The stabilization is more important to me than the bump in image quality, although having zoom capability would be great. Both are excellent in their own way. Can’t wait for the ZV1 review!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, I don't intend to buy ZV-1 at the moment, so I won't be reviewing that one.

[@canalandrecuritiba]

Great review. Thumbs up!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@sclogse1]

Some day you should do a video about why one inch sensors require any sharpening at all. Which also implies that the lenses aren't delivering the contrast we're used to from film camera lenses. But if I considered all the primes available for digital, from all the major manufacturers, well, let's stop and consider the sharpness I see in broadcast football games. Stunning detail and contrast. But consumer products don't have this. What the difference is between those broadcast cameras and consumer cameras would make an interesting subject. Of course, we don't expect you to be running around with one of them....but I remember getting Canon 5D Mark II and buying the top Canon primes for it, and horrified at the lack of detail in grasses, etc. Where the sun is means a great deal when you take pics. And that applies to the gamma of films. The best Kodak and Fuji films have stunning capabilities, and that includes film stock for motion picture. Many of these pocket cameras will not stop down very much. That's a limitation. They are simply not designed for tripod users. It helps, but only up to a point. Looking at this RX100 material, it seems the Osmo produces a more detailed (but natural and not oversharpened) output. Now that's crazy.....

[@TheHybridShooter]

It doesn't necessarily require sharpening. Broadcast cameras use a ton of sharpening in-camera. For the clips in this video I used same minimal amount of sharpening that I use for A7 III and 24mm GM, which destroys any broadcast camera in terms of detail. The stills are very detailed, so the lens is not primary concern, it is more than good enough for 8MP 4K video. Canon can't shoot proper downsampled video (excerpt 1DX Mark III). They use pixel binning in 4K so Canon never matches Sony in terms of details. Osmo Pocket has great video for its size, but it is not as detailed as RX100 VII.

[@AliMohammed-or8it]

great video thank you so much

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@happylifmindfully]

Great video!👌🏻 💎

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

Does it have image stabilization? Thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

yes

[@hamshanksproductions7161]

@@TheHybridShooter Thank You. Barrie

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

There are a lot of options at this price point. If one is a die hard Sony fan, then this camera fits into the compact travel category below the A7mk3 and A6000 series cameras with larger sensors but much larger size with lens. My other worries with these cameras is just how rugged are they in the field. It seems like one drop of more than a foot onto a hard surface and the camera with its plastic lens mechanism is pretty much worthless. The ergonomics are difficult, especially trying to see anything in bright sunlight through the tiny pop up viewfinder and Sony's always difficult menus. I don't see the value add over my Samsung Note 9 and its excellent camera that is always with me. Thanks for the usual excellent review. I really do look forward to your reviews and views.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I have said, it is a niche camera, so they are not trying to sell it to everyone. The output, feature set and autofocus is still high above any smartphone on the market including S20 Ultra and 11 Pro, there is very clear difference.

[@shadmanalrashid9067]

Please review zv1 pleaseee 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, I am not able to do that.

[@sheelmirji5494]

What about LUMIX TZ 200 ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not a competitor for RX100 VII. Especially the AF and video is much better on Sony.

[@sheelmirji5494]

I am looking for compact pocketable high quality camera ? Should I go for Sony RX 3 or 4 ect . Which best value for money in Sony range ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

All RX100 cameras offer basically the same value for money... the more you pay, the better will be the performance and feature set.

[@jacoporipepi3405]

1 inch powerhouse, are you talking about me?

[@silasearlmontclair1437]

I hope you can make an in depth review of Sony's xperia 1 mark ii.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, I can’t. Sorry about that.

[@alexisbarnes1425]

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[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DOOD!

[@MichaelTapel]

if i could i'd trade it off with my a6500

[@AST7117]

Please I beg you... Change the place from where you take the sample photo and video Again and again the bridge shot is really boring in all review videos

[@TheHybridShooter]

Unfortunately, due to travel, time and recently weather restriction, I am glad that I am able to shoot at least in the known locations, so that won't change for a while.

[@TopblokeGolf]

I thought it was a rather nice bridge

[@adrienb7223]

It helps to compare the cameras and this kind of shots are typically the one I am looking after... Indoor scenes without water and grass would not help me to determine if a camera suit or not to me.... Gsmarena also test their smartphones at the same places with a lot of grass and building for glass reflection and I like it!! I am not really interested by samples of flowers or low light indoor. What best than a low light scene on the Donau river (I dont know if its the this river...) and the grass around on a nice sunset?

[@chloescanlon1107]

Not as boring as your comment though.