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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012August 2019
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–6400100–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type is an optical-format designation; physical sensor dimensions are 13.2 × 8.8 mm, not a one-inch diagonal1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); movies use AVCHD 2.0 or MP4JPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S and AVCHD movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 125–6400; extended ISO 80/100; higher multi-frame noise-reduction settings combine images and are not the standard sensitivity rangeStandard still range ISO 100–12800; extended ISO 64/80 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens28–100 mm equivalent24–200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–4.9f/2.8–4.5
Optical zoom3.6×8×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps20 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 10.4–37.1 mm; quoted equivalent range applies to 3:2 still photographsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 9–72 mm; 15 elements in 12 groups including eight aspheric elements; no built-in ND filter
AutofocusAF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; multi-point focus uses 25 points357 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies
ShutterManual exposure permits 30 seconds to 1/2000 second; other exposure modes have different minimum durationsElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second; mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; minimum durations and Bulb availability depend on exposure mode
Burst detailUp to 10 fps at full resolution, the maker's maximum claimContinuous Hi reaches 20 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking under the maker's conditions. Single Burst captures only seven frames at 30, 60 or 90 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; it is not continuous 90 fps shooting.
Stabilisation detail–Optical correction for stills; movie Intelligent Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
Flash–Built-in manually raised flash
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; assignable lens control ring, seven-function Fn menu and three stored settings groupsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual exposure and memory recall; assignable lens ring and Fn menu
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 50 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailUK support and the original Hong Kong launch table agree on AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 50p and 28 Mbit/s. UK support lists 1440 × 1080 MP4 at 30 fps; the Hong Kong PAL table lists 25 fps instead. Active video stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction.XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps in NTSC mode or 25 fps in PAL mode, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR modes use lower-resolution sensor readout and upscale to Full HD. At the default temperature setting, continuous 4K recording is approximately five minutes (Sony launch release).
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,800921,600
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailWhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's 1,228,800 dots count colour subpixels, rather than that many image pixels. Fixed screen (01net).Screen tilts approximately 180° upwards and 90° downwards; 921,600 dots count subpixels rather than that many image pixels
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)330 photographs260 photographs
Body weight213 g275 g
Release detail–August 2019 month precision; Sony Hong Kong's 7 August release says available but also gives 8–13 August pre-orders. Sony Japan specifies 30 August retail availability.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; smaller Micro and microSD cards require an adaptorSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMicro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMIMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Wireless connections–Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC
Battery life detailNP-BX1 rechargeable battery; up to 330 photographs under CIPA conditions, not continuous video enduranceNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 260 photographs with the monitor or 240 with the viewfinder; 310 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds
Charging–USB charging and USB power supply supported during shooting and playback
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail213 g body only; 240 g with battery and recording media under CIPA conditionsApproximately 275 g body only; 302 g including battery and SD card
MaterialsAluminium body with metal controls–
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 rechargeable battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoulder strap adaptor and instructionsNP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, strap adaptor and instructions

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