Sony RX100 VII Review

Jim Decker · Issue 116, Sep/Oct 2020 · pp. 36–39

Products mentioned: Sony RX100 VII, Sony RX100 VI, Sony a7R IV, Nauticam SMC-1, AOI UWL-09 PRO, Nauticam WWL-1

On the surface, the Sony RX100 VII looks almost identical to the previous Sony RX100 VI camera. Under the hood, however, it packs a new upgraded sensor and an improved autofocus system. The new autofocus system, in particular, is completely game changing for compact cameras. Read on to see the details on the latest updates and how the Sony RX100 VII performs underwater. Autofocus Tracking That Will Blow Your Mind The biggest change to come with the Sony RX100 VII is the new autofocus system. Sony has taken the autofocus tracking from their top- of-the-line mirrorless cameras and implemented it in the Sony RX100 VII. Anyone who has ever used those focus systems can attest that it is a game changer. Simply point the focus squarely on what you want in the frame to be in focus, half-press the shutter, then the camera will track that object as it moves through the frame. The level of performa…