Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Review
The Sony RX100 series represents the top tier of the point-and-shoot market. The seventh-generation model, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII ($1,299.99), sports the 8x lens introduced in its predecessor, along with an autofocus system that puts the camera on the same footing as the company's high-end interchangeable lens models. It's a premium camera, with a price match, but backs it up with top-notch speed and optics. That earns it our Editors' Choice.
Pocket-Sized Powerhouse
Smartphone cameras continue to get better thanks to advancements in image processing—computational photography—but there are some who simply prefer the feel of a dedicated camera in their hands, or want a bit more zoom power than you get from a multi-lens iPhone.
The RX100 VII offers plenty of zoom power, with a lens that matches a full-frame 24-200mm in terms of coverage. It's longer than the 24-70mm design used in some others in the series, including the RX100 VA, but only captures about half the light. If yo...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII point-and-shoot is a modest update to the RX100 VI, offering better autofocus and video stabilization for a bit more money.
Sharp 8x zoom lens; Electronic viewfinder; 1-inch sensor design; 20fps capture with subject tracking; Eye detection for people and pets; Tilting touch screen; 4K video with external microphone port
Expensive; Can't start video while images are writing to card; Limited touch functions