Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 VI Digital Camera

I have used the Sony DSC-RX100 IV for many years and it has been a great camera. Its biggest strength is very sharp clear images and good color rendition. I decided to get the model VII because I wanted to have a backup camera and I like the more powerful zoom lens. I'm preparing for a trip soon so I have been shooting hundreds of photos to get comfortable with this new camera. It is a tad bigger than the model IV and a bit slower lens (2.8 vs 1.8), but I have been very happy with its performance. I use it for still photos of landscapes and gardens. The lens is so sharp I don't need to worry about getting closeups. I just crop my regular photos and still have sharp clear images. After years of lugging my large cameras around this is a dream to use and the picture ... MoreI have used the Sony DSC-RX100 IV for many years and it has been a great camera. Its biggest strength is very sharp clear images and good color rendition. I decided to get the model VII because I wanted to have a backup camera and I like the more powerful zoom lens. I'm preparing for a trip soon so I have been shooting hundreds of photos to get comfortable with this new camera. It is a tad bigger than the model IV and a bit slower lens (2.8 vs 1.8), but I have been very happy with its performance. I use it for still photos of landscapes and gardens. The lens is so sharp I don't need to worry about getting closeups. I just crop my regular photos and still have sharp clear images. After years of lugging my large cameras around this is a dream to use and the picture quality is better than my Canon 70-D. I highly recommend the DSC-RX100 VII.

First of all, this probably isn't the best camera for a casual snapshot photographer, who would probably find it overwhelming. IMO it's perfect for enthusiasts or those who want a pocketable alternative to DSLR/MILC cameras without giving up too much in terms of performance for those times when you can't bring bigger cameras along. My main cameras are the Sony A9 and A7RIV, so when I needed a small pocket camera I was happy to find a small solution that still has Sony's "real time tracking" phase-detect AF and 20fps from a stacked sensor, quite similar to my A9. Sure, a small 1" sensor will never be able to compete in terms of high ISO with larger FF or even MFT sensors, but this one does quite well for what it is. The AF is simply a gigantic leap beyond its P&S ... MoreFirst of all, this probably isn't the best camera for a casual snapshot photographer, who would probably find it overwhelming. IMO it's perfect for enthusiasts or those who want a pocketable alternative to DSLR/MILC cameras without giving up too much in terms of performance for those times when you can't bring bigger cameras along. My main cameras are the Sony A9 and A7RIV, so when I needed a small pocket camera I was happy to find a small solution that still has Sony's "real time tracking" phase-detect AF and 20fps from a stacked sensor, quite similar to my A9. Sure, a small 1" sensor will never be able to compete in terms of high ISO with larger FF or even MFT sensors, but this one does quite well for what it is. The AF is simply a gigantic leap beyond its P&S competitors. I was shooting a concert the other day and it routinely picked up and tracked the eye of the performers on stage, in dim lighting, through smoke and laser effects, quite impressive and very close/on par with what I'd expect from my big Sony bodies. 20 fps is nice, but since the card slot is only UHS-I (ugh) be careful with long bursts because writing can be excruciatingly slow when you're used to fast 2000x cards and UHS-II speeds. Of course, this frustration is compounded by the fact that you're also locked out of the menus while the card is writing, like other Sonys. Overall, the lack of a UHS-II slot and lack of a hotshoe are my only real complaints about this camera. The rest is pretty amazing for a P&S camera. The menus, AF setup, and usage will be familiar to anyone who has used a Sony mirrorless camera, as most of it is extremely similar. Image quality is certainly a step up from phone cameras IMO and the ability to have precise control over exposure and AF is great to have in such a small package. It's expensive, but IMO it's the only option if you want "big camera" performance in a P&S form factor that you can stuff in a pocket or purse. Highly recommended!

This camera sold me with its image quality from its tiny one inch sensor. I was told its sensor's smaller than 4/3rds, but you really get a lot out of it. The big downside is the horrendous battery life, which you really cannot blame because of the camera's small size. When shooting wildlife, a lot of your time is spent waiting with the camera powered on and idle. Sure you can turn it off, but photo ops will not wait for the camera to boot up. So i end up wishing i had along my proper gear consisting of a full-frame camera and a 100-400mm f/3.5 for example. If you plan on traveling with this camera, take along at least ten batteries and two chargers. It is not my choice for travel, though, and i prefer a Sony A7C with a Sony 24-240mm f/4 if it came down to only one ... MoreThis camera sold me with its image quality from its tiny one inch sensor. I was told its sensor's smaller than 4/3rds, but you really get a lot out of it. The big downside is the horrendous battery life, which you really cannot blame because of the camera's small size. When shooting wildlife, a lot of your time is spent waiting with the camera powered on and idle. Sure you can turn it off, but photo ops will not wait for the camera to boot up. So i end up wishing i had along my proper gear consisting of a full-frame camera and a 100-400mm f/3.5 for example. If you plan on traveling with this camera, take along at least ten batteries and two chargers. It is not my choice for travel, though, and i prefer a Sony A7C with a Sony 24-240mm f/4 if it came down to only one camera and lens. The RX100M7 is something to take along on a short hike or if you are out shooting landscapes and you suddenly need a zoom.