RX100 VII is still sold as new for $1,299
Sony has released eight different cameras in its RX100 series, starting with the original model in 2012 and the most recent one in 2019. Out of these eight models, the RX100 VII ($1,299) and the RX100 VA ($999) are still available as new at retailers. The RX100 Mark VII, in particular, remains quite popular among Camera Decision readers—and for good reason. The Mark I was groundbreaking when it first launched, offering impressive image quality, a fast lens, and a compact form factor. And with each iteration, Sony has continued to refine the series. However, significant changes between the models can make it challenging to choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.
For example, even though the Mark VII is arguably the most advanced model on paper, it sports a 24-200mm F2.8-4.5 lens and no built-in ND filter, on the other the Mark VA has a less flexible but faster 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 lens, as well as a built-in 3-stops ND filter which may turn the older VA into a more attractive solution for your type of photography.
To assist with these key differences, I've prepared a quick comparison table below:
There are some othe differentiators between these models that are worth mentioning:
- The only camera to have a hotshoe for external flashes was the RX100 II, so no other models can house an external flash in case this is important for you.
- The RX100 VII and the VA are the only models with Bluetooth connection capability
- Phase detection AF is implemented starting from the RX100 V so these models have much faster focus lock and tracking compared to older models.
The RX100 series cameras can easily found in used market for very affordable prices although the prices started to up recently due to the 'unexpected' trend towards the older compact point-and-shoot cameras, mostly triggered by the TikTok crowd. Even the original RX100 camera 12 years after its first launch is a useful camera that will give you good results with its 1" sensor so don't hesitate getting any of these cameras if you can find a clean copy for a great price, however for most people, we recommend getting the latest RX100 VII or thr RX100 VA for the best results. These cameras can even compete with newer models like the Leica D-Lux 8 which has a similar 24-70mm lens but a larger MFT sensor but larger and more expensive at the same time (RX100 VII vs D-Lux 8), and the Fujifilm X100VI APS-C sensor cameras which is superior to RX100 series in many ways but much larger and heavier, and 'crippled' by its fixed 35mm FF equivalent lens (RX100 VII vs X100VI).
Also Read: Leica D-Lux 8 Size and Specs Compared to Fujifilm X100VI, Leica Q3, Ricoh GR III and Sony RX100 VII
Finally, let's finish with the list of Top 10 most popular alternatives to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII among Camera Decision readers:
Top 10 Sony RX100 VII Competitors
