Even before its release, famous YouTubers were reviewing it and were very surprised by its performance "SONY RX100M7I am very happy with the product. As an example, my husband also purchased one when the pre-order started, and since it arrived at home the other day, I decided to ask him to write a review. Please take a look below.

Decisive factor in choosing the RX100M7

I am a geek when it comes to cars, but not so much when it comes to cameras. So I hope you will read this as the opinion of an amateur user who enjoys photographing cars.

I've been using the RX100M3 (M3) for many years now.But just as I was thinking of replacing it, I actually heard that Canon was coming out with the G7 X Mark III with an external microphone jack, and I had made a reservation.

However, afterRX100M7 (M7) is released by SonyI heard the news that the G7 X Mark III was available, so I decided to buy this one, and canceled my reservation for the G7 X Mark III.I quickly pre-ordered it at the online Sony Store on the first day of pre-order and it arrived at my house on 8/30.

This time, instead of M5 or M6.The main reason for buying the M7 is that it has an external microphone jack.And it is said to be an α9 transfer.Explosive autofocus performancewas the deciding factor in choosing this one.

External microphone input

As a car enthusiast, I'm all about the pics, of course.We want to make sure the video and engine sounds are well documented.Naturally, all cameras have built-in microphones, so it is possible to capture the sound of the engines, but the sound of the engines is not realistic, and I personally cannot stand the sound of the engines.

So, I searched for a compact digital camera model that can use an external microphone, but there are none at all. There are really very few of them. The M3 I had did not have an external microphone, and this was the only point I was really dissatisfied with.

This time, the RX100M7 is almost the same compact size as before, but with an external microphone jack.The first model was the "M" model, and I personally had been waiting for it.

Explosive auto focus

Of course, I take pictures of running cars, but I also have two children, ages 2 and 5.Children are always on the move and rarely sit still.In such a case, the autofocus speed is very important.

The M7's autofocus is truly amazing, whereas with the previous M3, the focus just couldn't keep up and there were many failed shots of the camera in a moving state.I would not say that there are zero failures, but a fairly high probability of getting a clean, in-focus picture.This may be as good as or better than the α7 III that is used as the main machine.

Also, the pupil autofocus and face recognition focus are very useful.The moment the child turns to look at you, the camera focuses on the pupil with a snap, and you can take a crisp, in-focus photo.We highly recommend this camera for fathers and mothers who want to record their children's growth.

Lens performance and descriptive performance

The lens performance of the RX100M7 will be 24mm-200mm with an f-stop range of 2.8-4.5.Compared to the RX100M3, the lens is a bit darker, compared to the 24-70mm at f/1.8-2.8, with a significant increase in telephoto performance instead.

In replacing the M3 with the M7, I was a little concerned about the blurriness when the lens was wide open due to the darker lens, but this is not the case at all. In fact, theUse telephoto performance to take more bokeh-enhanced photos than M3The company is very satisfied with the results.

I think the detail rendering ability is about the same as that of M3. However, the colors seem to be more vivid than those of the M3, so even to the untrained eye, the photos will look beautiful.

Incidentally, compared to the α7Ⅲ mirrorless digital camera that I use as my main camera, when I take pictures indoors at night or in places where the light is a little dim, there is a slight noise-like coarseness when I zoom in on the details. Also, when I take a portrait in the same way, the α7Ⅲ depicts more details, so this may be the limit of the performance of a compact digital camera.

Nevertheless.For ordinary snapshots, it is one of the most beautiful.I think it is a good camera. If you are serious about shooting as a work of art, I would recommend a single-lens reflex camera, but if you are not looking for that level of detail, I think the descriptive power is enough to satisfy you.

Video Performance

This is quite beautiful, to be honest. I'm sure many Youtubers have reviewed it separately, so you can find more details there, but the image stabilization is excellent, and I think it is as smooth as the GoPro Hero7 in terms of digital correction.

incidentallyThe image stabilization performance of the GoPro Hero7 is amazing.I even often shoot with just this one these days because I can't be bothered to bring a gimbal with me.If the image stabilization performance of the M7 is 10, the M7's stabilization performance is about 7-8.I personally think that there may be

Although smooth images can be taken while walking, for example, with little or no discomfort.When taking pictures in the passenger seat of a car, I'm not so good at compensating for the vibration of the car.It seems that in rare cases, the control becomes a little jerky and the angle of view suddenly changes.

Genuine case (LCJ-RXK)

In purchasing the M7, we have decided toGenuine jacket case and shooting grippurchased at the same time.

First of all, I would like to introduce the genuine case. I bought this case with the intention of being a human resource for the case, since I couldn't find anyone who reviewed it in detail.

First, the exterior is synthetic leather, but it is not cheap at all, and is very solid. Since it covers the entire surface, the camera body will not be scratched and is quite protective.

To take another photo, simply release the button and open the cover on all sides. While taking a picture, the cover is attached to the bottom of the unit by another button, so there is no need to keep the cover anywhere.

In addition, theThe ability to use a tripod with the case on, charge the battery, and use an external microphone is very convenient.It is. Before purchasing it, I imagined it would be a bit more difficult to use, but after actually using it, I am extremely pleased with its practicality and convenience.

Shooting grip (VCT-SGR1)

In purchasing this M7, I purchased the shooting grip kit. In short.A camera body and shooting grip that comes as a set from the beginningIt is. The part number is DSC-RX100M7G.

This shooting grip, but it connects with the tripod hole on the main unit. Then, a USB connection is made for camera operation. This USB connection allows the shutter release, recording start/stop, and zoom to be used at hand.

And with the included stay, an external microphone can be placed on it, which is convenient for vloggers and selfie takers. It can also be used as a mini tripod, which would be useful for shooting on a table in a restaurant.

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It is quite a pricey camera and requires courage to purchase. However, Sony's RX100 series, even if it is an older model, is not discontinued and is sold as a new model.Used market prices are very stable.Therefore, when it comes time to sell, the resale effect is so high thatIn effect, it can be said to be a camera that can be bought cheaply.

If you are serious about taking photos as a work of art, I would recommend a single-lens reflex camera, but it is ideal for those who want to take higher grade photos that cannot be taken with a smartphone for travel or daily use, and its blazing fast autofocus performance is also recommended for those with pets or children. It also has an external microphone jack, which makes it possible to shoot clear and beautiful video, making it ideal for vloggers and other users.