The BEST Point & Shoot Camera of All Time!

The Sony RX100 M7 is my favorite point and shoot camera of all time!

[@Shrimp8008]

This is actually michael cera

[@kraigpruett]

Or Charlie Day, or Gary Vee, I get them all

[@AITCHESSPEE]

@@kraigpruettif you ever feel tempted to absolutely rip some 12 year old for his trading cards, just know you have the voice for it.

[@kensutanza]

Would love an in-depth video of you sharing the results and settings when using it in a concert!

[@kraigpruett]

I could do that potentially! Would have to do some research on if it would preform well on my channel. Maybe I could include it in a part 2 review about the mark 7 and include more footage, samples, settings, etc.

[@91doctorj]

Why do most reviews almost exclusively focus on the video capabilities ? And leave out the picture capabilities 100% almost

[@ShlomoRaz69]

a popup viewfinder!?!? alright i-gotta check this camera out!

[@duvalpenny100]

The pop up EV is super fun to use. That fact that it turns on the camera when deployed and turns off the camera when stashed makes it fun AND functional.

[@kylemsguy_]

@@duvalpenny100 and if you don't want the camera to turn off when you close the EVF, there's an option to disable that too

[@JimIBobIJones]

The m6 and m7 sacrifices the extremely bright and fast f1.8-f2.8 aperture on the m1-m5 for longer zoom. IMHO its only the "best" if you need the zoom. The m5 is a much better camera if you can live with 24-70mm equivalent.

[@lit_wick]

Have the mark 3 and it's still killer all these years later. Take it with me on holiday.

[@blueorange31]

I still have/use a Mk3. It’s my ol’’reliable and has never failed. It’s my perfect vacation camera

[@nef.spring]

I love my Sony rx100 ( original) so much that I keep it and bought Sony rx100va, Sony Zv-1. Even the oldest model still produces fantastic pictures. I let go of my Nikon D750 and all Nikon lens .

[@steelstunners1862]

Nope, I thought it was s*it. Ricoh GR III and X100v are light years ahead.

[@kylemsguy_]

Those two cameras aren't even close to being the same as this. Both cameras you listed are fixed focal length cameras with worse AF that you have to work around. And don't even think about shooting video with those cameras... Don't get me wrong, they're fun to shoot, and you'll likely get better image quality from them (and they start up faster too), but saying that they're light years ahead is just plain wrong. I mean heck, this has hardware from the Sony A9 in it.

[@norbertmuller3979]

After 3 years with a long trip to the USA and now as of July 2024 it is defective with repair costs (exchange of circuit board) costs over 300 euros. THANKS CHINA GOODS! Will not have them repaired and can be scrapped. Apparently it's SONY now, defective after the warranty just like the XM4 headphones, 2 before with no problems until now and much OLDER. What is ! Batteries defective. I'm curious to see how long my television will run for, thanks to which I also have a total of 6 years warranty.

[@ghostpanic]

Shoots 4K at 30fps? Yes that's the very minimal nowadays the Sony A6700 shoots 4K at 120fps also who sold this at $500?! The MK7 are going used at $900+ on Ebay!

[@CaptainJonathan]

I just sold my RX100 IV. Not sure if I should have or not... I would like to see an update with a fast 24-120mm lens, minus the likely high price for such a camera.

[@Chhuoey]

Bought one for $800 used after seeing this video. I’m liking it a lot so far. The compactness is just so freaking nice even tho I’m a a6500, Samyang 24mm f2.8 pancake EDC person it’s enough of size difference to justify it

[@andy0995]

Can u show some photo sample? I really wanted this since the mark III but the price 👀

[@JoseOnTheAir]

I just wish on the wide end they kept it F1.8

[@svnbit8408]

Yeah I had an old canon g that I got open box and it was great and comparative to the time it kept the lens fast through the zoom range. This sounds like a downgrade unless they're pushing iso if ya can't get good bokeh what's the point of a fixed lens.

[@VlogdeJorge]

Great camera, but too expensive for the characteristics, with the same money you can get a better camera.

[@kylemsguy_]

Too bad there's nothing else out there with the same features. I would love a refresh with a larger sensor in it.

[@ramanasaranh]

Best Point and Shoot Camera i have used so far is Sony HX60V. It used to cost less than $200. Those series of cameras are now discontinued.

[@null0byte]

Yes, but it had a tiny 1/2.3” sensor. This camera has a 1” sensor

[@xyz.1317]

500$ is crazy. I can’t find RX100 Mark V for less than 500

[@h.b6463]

scandinavian photo is selling this camera for approx $500 new

[@Italian_goober]

Well yeah man. It’s a camera. It’s not gonna be cheap

[@andrewasher2201]

No the best are the models f1.8-2.8 versions

[@SAMTHINKS2]

Mine got wet and was useless within 6 months. It was my fault but my iPhone got wet the same day and is still kicking 8 years later.

[@IdaAnduyanTV]

i regret selling my m4

[@frekko]

Had the og M1, and dearly missing it 😢

[@ToyoteroMundial]

How about the Sony DSC-HX 90V?

[@kuoeangloh5966]

How the Rx100 my6

[@kraigpruett]

Also very good. Practically the same camera with a couple differences. The main being the M7 has a bit of a better AF system

[@crwhhx]

camera is great, the micro usb port is driving me crazy

[@areaman714]

Yeah. The camera was released in 2018 I believe. It sucks that Sony refuses to produce an update to this.

[@svnbit8408]

1200 for this still they can kick rocks

[@kylemsguy_]

@@svnbit8408 i wouldn't have bought one if I didn't find a good open box deal.

[@leeyarkess2539]

This isn't a point and shoot camera. A Kodak Instamatic is point and shoot.

[@hajdihajdi9147]

I have mark3 and it's amazing

[@simonloh1948]

i have markii and is a good camera for travel

[@bankbethabte-cy7xu]

Can you make videos with it?

[@hajdihajdi9147]

@@bankbethabte-cy7xu yes

[@hajdihajdi9147]

In full hd

[@svnbit8408]

So it does everything mediocre is old and overpriced. Noted

[@siminding9922]

Anyone knows Is there a flash in the camera?

[@shimmeringreflection]

That camera has a lot of features I don't need. And the popup viewfinder is a bad idea. Get the Panasonic tz200/zs200, as it's about half the price, has superior zoom, which is why you'd want one of these instead of a phone in there first place

[@areaman714]

That f3.3 lens is way to slow.

[@JesseHMR]

It’s not, have been using the pop up view finder for years and it works great. So practical. It’s an amazing camera

[@kylemsguy_]

The popup viewfinder is great when it's super sunny out. Wish more small cameras had OVF/EVF options.

[@highresopenings4610]

Pop up viewfinder is for people who wants a viewfinder, saying it was a bad idea is silly

[@AI3Dorinte]

yeah, the camera is great, for sure the best compact on the market, wish they would make the lens f1.8 again and add 10 bit for the 4k 30p video for the next model, that would just make it perfect for me

[@incursore9]

70 - 200 with f1.8 minimum aperture in a such small camera is pretty hard to get. Im happy with my RX100VA 🙂

[@svnbit8408]

​@@incursore9canon g had it I opted for that over the original because of that and price, and it had a faster lens along the zoom topping at 2.8 I believe. Sony is gatekeeping like apple no way id pay 1200 for this and shame on them if they can produce 120fps across multiple lenses on a phone these prosumer cameras are a ripoff.

[@titaniumshell]

RX100 m4 here. It has a built in ND which I think I'd rather have than the bigger zoom.

[@hakso]

get a ricoh gr III

[@kylemsguy_]

I mean if you're doing street shooting that would be a better camera, yes.

[@usonearth]

Is it better than ZV1 ? What’s about image stabilisation?

[@Firecode2021]

Yes it's better, but it cost double of the ZV-1, so if you don't do semiprofessional work or up with it could be overkill.

[@Hairoreyes08]

I recently got the RX100 M3 and it’s just amazing

[@tin2009tin]

Little expendive??? 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@AndrewRose-n9v]

No it's not. It's your opinion????

[@coopeepace]

fun fact: they use this on the show catfish.

[@ItsJovanSanchez]

What's the point of a point and shoot? Considering you cant change the lens would your phone not be just as good and fast if not better?

[@JoshuaWilliams-cp4im]

How tf u find that deal

[@chockjoph9659]

can you use is as webcam?

[@neilcole3406]

Silly little camera!

[@danielboulton922]

i personally prefer the old lens, i think it last featured on the mark V. its at 24-70 F1.8 and I just felt like I could shoot more cinematic visuals with that lens.

[@p4blo90]

this or zv1?

[@TigerDNF]

What’s a good starter camera for videos for a documentary?

[@soreeyez]

If u want to shoot videos, get a camcorder instead.

[@kylemsguy_]

Use your phone, honestly.

[@undrwings]

$500!? No way

[@brackpersian]

Micro usb yucks

[@aldoferreira475]

"Little bit more expensive" US$ 1800 in Brazil

[@championx1]

500? Bs

[@SonamSherpa-ye3nf]

1200 $ 🤣🤣🤣

[@cryorig_transit05]

Any more G7x alternatives like this one?

[@kylemsguy_]

If you don't need a zoom or good video, look at the Ricoh GR's.

[@clarejean3309]

I’m starting to get into photography and I may be getting this kind of camera for Christmas. So I’ve been looking at photography and watching tales of the light on Netflix (which is about photography) Thanks for this little insight of this camera.

[@Noney87]

Only issue is that these cameras are hard to find. Wish of we can review alternative options that are available in the market

[@korofyah]

So does my Sony Zv-1f lol

[@kylemsguy_]

ZV-1f is a lot cheaper but is missing a bunch of the features in this camera. It's targeted towards vlogging and has a fixed 20mm equivalent lens. Probably a fine camera (never used one) but they're for vastly different purposes.

[@pincenmedan4839]

is there any good third party new apsc lens under $100? i am a newbie and i need advice 😅

[@kraigpruett]

Under $100 is tough. I’d check out the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Lens which is a full frame lens for $158 and will act like a 30mm on a crop sensor. I have a full review of this lens on my channel!!

[@duvalpenny100]

This is the best secondary camera in existence. When I travel I take my Full Frame with a fast prime lens (usually my 35mm f/1.4) and the RX100 vii. There is almost no situation where I can't get a good photo. Some of my best photos I've ever taken were from the RX100 vii. You also forget to mention the built in flash which can be nice to have.

[@Oleg_K.]

How do you protect it from dust? I've read that some people complain about dust particles getting into the lens. Does it take filters or a lens cover?

[@duvalpenny100]

@@Oleg_K. I don't protect it from dust lol. Unfortunately a little dust just gets in there. It's inevitable with normal use. Same goes with all externally zooming lenses. But a little dust won't even be noticable. If for some reason I got a ton of dust in there, I'd send it off for cleaning.

[@Oleg_K.]

@@duvalpenny100 The only thing preventing me from getting this camera is the fear of having the lens suck up dust rendering the camera unusable. I'd want to have every day and take it absolutely everywhere with me. As an owner of one, do you have any thoughts that could help me decide?

[@duvalpenny100]

@@Oleg_K. I carry mine everyday. It's always on me. I always carry a peak design 3L sling that houses both my A7C and RX100 comfortably. Currently the rx100 has a miniscule amount of dust in it. It has also been to 3 different countries with constant use so it seems to be pretty well protected from dust considering how little dust is in there for how much I use it. (I guess me carrying it in a camera bag as opposed to my pocket is a form of dust protection) I will say. I wouldn't want to carry it daily in my pocket with no protection at all though. Pocket lint gets everywhere eventually. I've definitely carried it in my pocket on occasion and I'm not afraid to do it, but I wouldn't recommend doing it all the time. At the end of the day, it's a tool and it should be used as such. I will definitely get my money's worth by the time I'd need to get it cleaned for dust. If I lost this camera today, I'd buy another one tomorrow.

[@Oleg_K.]

@@duvalpenny100 Great reply. Thanks. I'll give it some more thought.

[@Nickveganyc]

Somebody stole mines. I think you bought a stolen one can you please return it?

[@NayaMahyali]

i can buy better camera and lens with that price 😅

[@kylemsguy_]

Will it fit in your pocket? If you don't need a pocket camera then you definitely shouldn't buy this. If size isn't an issue, I can find you a better used camera for less than what he paid for this camera, but that's not the point.

[@raywu6787]

If you knew how to use a directivity white balance filter and manually lock the white balance on the RX100, the authenticity and beauty of the colors in the photos you take will be unsurpassed!

[@jessicalawson1417]

Would much rather have a ZV-E10

[@panther105]

My gf's iPhone will kick its butt

[@SamTalksNerdy]

I’m really torn. I’m flip flopping between a 6100 & 6400. But then I see this and I’m not so sure. I just need a good camera for talking head videos.

[@kylemsguy_]

If you don't need the tiny size, go for the a6100 or a6400. This camera excels at being tiny yet feature filled.

[@Oleg_K.]

How do you protect it from dust? I hear that dust really messes up the zoom lens.

[@yaozeguo8790]

I have this as well. But i think last gen’s aperture is much better 😢

[@Trainspotting_Trips]

How is the battery on this one?

[@jmackultra]

You hit a lick!

[@highresopenings4610]

Lol

[@Art_bor]

1200 is a bit steep, but i would love that thing

[@BenSussmanpro]

No it’s not the best point/shoot camera. I used this camera for a few weeks before returning it. It’s too slow to start up from power-off - takes a few seconds for the lens to open. Therefore I missed many shots. Also the images are noisy in any environment that’s not bright daylight. It is a sharp-looking pocket camera, but not a practical street camera, at least for me.

[@kylemsguy_]

I mean it's the best P&S camera with a 24-200mm equiv super zoom. The slow start up and power off are a bit annoying for sure though. For street shooting I'd rather take the Ricoh GR III/x, or Fuji X100. Or just use my phone.

[@rafif.fr13]

How'd u get for 500$ damn

[@joshin436]

Do you have a tutorial video of this camera?

[@mrhooke_gamer4077]

It's true

[@estebanod]

I have the RX100 II I believe Got it for free

[@Ilya-hl8jx]

Its awful in the dark scenes

[@4doorsupra153]

I just picked up a mk.3 and its awesome!

[@cyruspylyser7699]

I'm literally considering to buy this one later on as a pocket camera after I bought the Z8

[@nikondon9]

No ones paying $1250 for a point and shoot when you can get a full frame for the same price

[@kraigpruett]

Different sizes. Different use cases.

[@jordankeisling1753]

Bro NF is my favorite

[@kraigpruett]

Love it!

[@kulajon]

Tiny 1"sensor. Nope.

[@kylemsguy_]

It's not as bad as you think it is. One day you'll learn sensor size really doesn't matter as much as people make it out to be.

[@manliong-w7d]

there is no such thing as the best of time lols

[@Michael_Relevant]

$500?

[@salsa83]

I call BS. They’re not selling anywhere that cheap

[@drcyb3r]

I want a cheap and good 4k60 camera. Somehow all cheaper cameras just have 4k30 which is just bad. It doesn't look good, especially if you film things or people in motion.

[@kylemsguy_]

4k60 is a lot of data to be processed in real time. That's probably why cheap cameras only do 4k30. If you want higher frame rate either shoot 1080p60 or wait for the used prices to come down.

[@drcyb3r]

@@kylemsguy_ Just got a Osmo Pocket 3. It's a great and compact camera with 4k60 and a 1" sensor, so better low light performance than my phone.

[@renashbellrn]

cap

[@ThatOneRailfanYT]

Oh wow!

[@kamilsabathy]

Damn, I need to get one

[@ibrajimenez2098]

Okay I want a camera like this but that cost $100 dollars

[@kylemsguy_]

Wait a couple of decades? There's expensive tech in this thing.

[@mikebice3670]

Don't buy this BS...that camera is garbage

[@kraigpruett]

Sorry you feel that way Mike. I’ve used it for years and somehow it has not ended up in the trash with my banana peels.

[@zohrausman4245]

Please, can you tell me how we Bluetooth from camera to mobile

[@nathanimadiyi3589]

NF!

[@aklight47]

For that money you can get one of the latest smart phones with great canara systems that give great results. I have this camera but I'd rather use my S22 ultra. If I need something more then I'll use my full frame camera.

[@dedclownsRfunny]

Camera phones fall apart either zooms

[@kylemsguy_]

honestly the main reason I like this camera is the 200mm equiv optical zoom. I use it as a companion to my phone or to a mirrorless system (since I normally shoot primes) The reason why this camera never got a sequel (and therefore still has a microUSB port grr) is definitely because for most people, phones are enough.

[@tajinder051083]

Cost

[@MobiusCoin]

24-200mm full frame equivalent. When cameras get small enough, all of the focal lengths become full frame equivalents instead of their actual focal lengths. I think anything below micro 4/3rds the terminology changes.

[@kylemsguy_]

I guess it's easier to market, since they don't advertise the crop factor of a 1" sensor or smaller.

[@lunsmix1369]

Stabilization?

[@VideoAssociates]

Its much better value, especially against the Fuji X100

[@nilan3294]

They aren't similar at all tho

[@kylemsguy_]

X100 is definitely a lot more niche. Both the best cameras in their class. Pick the one that suits your needs.

[@akshaykb314]

❤❤❤❤

[@rbmads5619]

I had the rx100 iii and the lens was faster at 1.8

[@kylemsguy_]

They changed the lens in the RX100VI to a superzoom instead of the standard zoom in the older cameras.

[@petrokitsul2070]

Is it comes with flash or no?

[@kylemsguy_]

It has a small pop-up flash.

[@ericsgonesg]

Does it have ibis?

[@kraigpruett]

Yes it does.

[@peter7811]

I See it´s just your own opinion.

[@HankTVsux]

lol, “best of all time”. Off course that’s an opinion. There’s no way to measure that

[@cardinal8656]

SOOONYYYYYYY!!!!

[@UhhhWick]

gary v x michael cera

[@kraigpruett]

I get that a lot

[@rens.fooddiary]

Is this beginner friendly?

[@Minecanusia]

I got the rx100 IV. I wouldnt say its beginer friendly exactly. First its pretty expensive and secondly as it is super compact, controls are sometimes not very convenient. Auto mode is dope tho, but you can do similar with more affordable cameras

[@kylemsguy_]

Honestly if you're starting out, I'd go for a used aps-c or m4/3 mirrorless camera. Or even an old DSLR. No sense spending this much money on a compact like this, especially since the controls aren't the most intuitive either. Honestly, the cheapest option would be to first learn using your phone. They can make some damn good photos these days.

[@angelapatriciamejia8217]

Don't need or want the video, what can I get like that without video to save some money?

[@kraigpruett]

Sony HX80 series. Or any HX camera

[@angelapatriciamejia8217]

@@kraigpruett thank you :')