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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Comparison

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Sony RX100 V

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the RX100 V and the RX100 VII, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Sony. Sony RX100 V was introduced to the market in October 2016 and Sony RX100 VII was launched in July 2019. As you can see, RX100 V is 3 years older than RX100 VII. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

RX100 V and RX100 VII are members of Sony's RX100 series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Sony RX100 Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
Sony RX100 VII
2019 20.0MP - 1″ 102 x 58 x 43mm 302g
Sony RX100 VA
   		2018 20.0MP - 1″ 102 x 58 x 41mm 299g
Sony RX100 VI
   		2018 20.0MP - 1″ 102 x 58 x 43mm 301g
Sony RX100 V
2016 20.0MP - 1″ 102 x 58 x 41mm 299g
Sony RX100 IV
   		2015 20.0MP - 1″ 102 x 58 x 41mm 298g

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony RX100 V Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-10-06
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)
  • 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1000fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 299g. 102 x 58 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Compare

Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-25
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 302g. 102 x 58 x 43 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Compare

Sony RX100 V was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
LCD Resolution
1.229k dots vs 921k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 20.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
299 g vs 302 g 3 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 4.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.2m vs 5.9m 4.3m longer range
Color Depth
22.8 vs 21.8 higher color depth
Low Light ISO
586 vs 418 better High ISO performance
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Number of Focus Points
357 vs 315 42 more focus points
Battery Life
260 shots vs 220 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs With optional app creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 70mm 130 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8.3x vs 2.9x more flexible focal coverage
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Stacked Sensor
Yes vs Yes High sensor read out speed and less rolling shutter
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 20.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX100 V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61″) and weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX100 VII has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69″) and weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX100 V and the Sony RX100 VII. Sony RX100 V has the same height and width with Sony RX100 VII. On the other hand, with a thickness of 41mm, it is 2mm thinner.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Sony RX100 V and the Sony RX100 VII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Sony RX100 V and the Sony RX100 VII Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Sony RX100 V and the the Sony RX100 VII Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony RX100 V is 3g lighter than the Sony RX100 VII but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

RX100 V
RX100 VII
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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

RX100 V
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Average
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.


Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII have 1″ sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the RX100 V and RX100 VII sensor size comparison.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII Cameras


Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Both Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, RX100 V has scored 70, 7 points higher than RX100 VII.

Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Sony RX100 V 70 22.8 bits 12.4 Evs 586 ISO
Sony RX100 VII 63 21.8 bits 12.4 Evs 418 ISO
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII Lens Specs Comparison

Sony RX100 V features a 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 2.9x zoom lens whereas Sony RX100 VII features a 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 8.3x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony RX100 V is faster than Sony RX100 VII at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony RX100 VII has 130mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony RX100 V. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX100 V is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

RX100 V
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Widest - Sony ZV-1 II
Average
Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

RX100 V
RX100 VII
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

RX100 V
RX100 VII
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

RX100 V
RX100 VII
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony RX100 V for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VII for Portrait Photography
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
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Sony RX100 V for Street Photography
EXCELLENT

Sony RX100 VII for Street Photography
EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Sony RX100 V for Sports Photography
AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VII for Sports Photography
POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
70 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
357 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
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Sony RX100 V for Daily Photography
GOOD

Sony RX100 VII for Daily Photography
GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
299g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 41mm
2.9X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
302g
Body Thickness 43mm
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Sony RX100 V for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE

Sony RX100 VII for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VII: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VII scores compare:

Sony RX100 V
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #30 out of 64 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #286 out of 1268 in all Cameras
Sony RX100 VII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 64 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #187 out of 1268 in all Cameras

Sony RX100 VII has a higher Overall Score than the Sony RX100 V and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony RX100 V Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2016-10-06 2019-07-25
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type Stacked BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size 1″ 1″
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 315 357
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-70 mm (2.9x) 24-200 mm (8.3x)
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range 5cm 8cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,229k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x 0.59x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 24.0 fps 20.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 299g 302g
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm 102 x 58 x 43mm
Battery Life 220 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 70 63
DxO Color Depth 22.8 21.8
DxO Dynamic Range 12.4 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO 586 418
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