Description

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 VII Digital Camera

Sony SKU: DSCRX100M7/B | Helix SKU: SYDSCRX100M7B

Overview

The newest member to the Sony RX100 lineup. The Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera with 1.0-type 20.1MP stacked CMOS sensor and high-performance 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens.

• Up to 60 times/sec. AF/AE calculations
• Up to 20 fps Blackout-free Shooting
• Up to 90 frames per second Single Burst Shooting
• 357-point focal-plane phase-detection AF
• 0.02 sec high AF speed
• Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF
• 24-200mm F2.8-F4.5 zoom lens (35mm Equivalent)
• 4K HDR (HLG) video recording
• Active mode image stabilization in 4K movie, and microphone jack

Broad zoom range from a pocket-size camera

The built-in ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24200 mm20F2.8-4.5 zoom lens covers a broad zoom range equivalent to two standard zoom lenses (2470 mm and 70200 mm), all in a very compact size. It’s configured with 8 aspherical lens elements with 13 aspherical faces to achieve maximum resolution, clarity and contrast across the entire zoom range and all the way out to the edge of the image. Four of Sony’s original AA (advanced aspherical) elements help minimize spherical, coma and chromatic aberrations.

A new image sensor that delivers new levels of performance

The newly developed Exmor RS 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor works in tandem with the latest BIONZ X image-processing engine to deliver powerful levels of performance. The result is fast, Blackout-free Shooting21at up to 20fps22and Single Burst Shooting23at up to 90fps. Reliable AF/AE tracking is possible thanks to rapid arithmetic processing at 60 times/sec.22to predictively track subject motion, and the electronic viewfinder and LCD monitor also benefit, with improved image quality24and smooth 60fps display during shooting.

Up to 20fps fast, Blackout-free Shooting with AF/AE tracking

Now you can rely on Blackout-free Shooting21at up to 20fps,22complete with AF/AE tracking, so you won’t lose track of a moving subject even at telephoto range. Precise, reliable AF/AE tracking is based on high-speed arithmetic processing at up to 60 times per second22during continuous shooting. (A) Blackout-free Shooting (B) Shooting with blackouts

Up to 90fps speed Single Burst Shooting to capture decisive moments

A new high-density Single Burst Shooting mode23is available to capture true split-second action. You can take seven still shots in rapid succession at shooting speeds equivalent to 90fps, 60fps or 30fps by pressing the shutter button. Both JPEG and RAW formats are supported and the self-timer can be used. [1] 90fps (0.011 sec.) [2] 7 photos

Ultra-fast 0.02-sec. AF with 357 phase-detection points

The fast, highly accurate autofocus can achieve a remarkable 0.02-sec.25acquisition speed, the world’s fastest26, to capture fleeting moments with precision. A total of 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF pointscovering approx. 68% of the image areathe most in the world26work in conjunction with 425 contrast-detection AF points and High-density AF Tracking Technology to follow even erratically moving subjects reliably.

Real-time Tracking to maintain steady focus on your subject

For the first time in the RX series, Real-time Tracking is supported. When you’re tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera’s motion tracker uses a sophisticated subject recognition algorithm (AI)27that draws on color, pattern (brightness), distance (depth) and face/eye information to automatically recognize and maintain focus on your subject. During continuous shooting, the camera relies on AF calculations at up to 60 times/sec.22to maintain high-accuracy tracking even as the subject’s position changes moment by moment. Tracking can also be initiated through touch operation, for both stills and movies.

Enhanced Real-time Eye AF for better portraits and pet photos

Real-time Eye AF detects and focuses on the eyes of your subjects, even when part of the face is hidden, the face is backlit or the subject is looking down. With up to 60 AF calculations per second22, the RX100 VII’s AF enables powerful continuous shooting and stunning portrait shots through precise focusing on your subject’s eyes person or animal28. For human subjects, activating Real-time Eye AF simply requires a half-press of the shutter button.

Extraordinary image quality and low noise

The 20.1 MP29, 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor uses back-illumination technology for increased light-collection efficiency. The standard ISO range is 100-12800, expanded to ISO64 and ISO80 for stills. In conjunction with the processor, it delivers high perceived resolution, low noise, highly accurate color reproduction and natural skin tones.

Soft Skin and other effects to widen your creative options

The camera offers a range of special effects for your photos. Soft Skin mode reduces small facial wrinkles and skin dullness while preserving the clarity of the subject’s eyes and mouth, and Beauty Effect can be used on images that are already shot. Auto HDR results in a higher dynamic range, reproducing gradations in brightness and contrast that are close to what the human eye perceives. A range of Creative Style and Picture Effect options helps you create unique images.

Optical SteadyShot equivalent to 4.0 stops

The camera’s built-in image stabilization delivers the equivalent of a 4.0-stop30shutter speed increase at 200 mm20, to compensate for camera shake during handheld shooting, even in telephoto or low-light conditions. Combined with the camera’s sophisticated optics design and advanced image-processing engine, this helps to achieve remarkable image quality.[1] Without Optical SteadyShot ( Simulated ) [2] With Optical SteadyShot

Anti-distortion shutter with silent shooting option

The Anti-distortion electronic shutter achieves speeds as fast as 1/32000 sec., while fast data readout from the image sensor reduces distortion for fast-moving subjects. You can also mute the camera’s shutter31in noise-sensitive scenes, such as candid portraits and animal photos, to avoid distracting shutter clicks and capture subjects in a natural state.

4K HDR (HLG) video recording

When shooting 4K (QFHD resolution: 3840 x 2160) movies3233the RX100 VII uses full pixel readout, without pixel binning, and 1.7x oversampling to provide outstanding resolution with reduced moir and jaggies. The XAVC S video format32supports high-bitrate recording (max. 100 Mbps) and, with HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) capability, you can enjoy HDR images simply by connecting the camera to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable.

Enhanced Fast Hybrid AF and Real-time Tracking for movies

Thanks to the evolution of Auto-Focus (AF) algorithms, AF capability for movie shooting has been improved in speed, accuracy and tracking performance, including better results in dimly lit settings. Autofocus optimizes the camera’s focus according to the subject, and when Real-time Tracking is activated you can start tracking simply by selecting the subject on the touchscreen, even for movies. AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity are adjustable, so you can fine-tune the focus transitions to match the scene.

Real-time Eye AF for people during movie recording

For the first time in RX series cameras, the RX100 VII can detect and track people’s eyes during movie recording, maintaining sharp and steady focus as the subject moves. Focus is set and maintained automatically, so you can concentrate on framing your shots. The feature can be used in conjunction with Touch Tracking simply touch the corresponding point on the touchscreen to focus on either the subject’s left eye or right eye or switch between eyes.

Enhanced image stabilization for movies

The camera’s image-stabilization system has evolved to use “Active”modeduring 4K movie recording, and thanks to advancements in the camera’s algorithms the image stabilization effect in HD movie shooting is also enhanced in every shooting mode, with more effective results than were previously available. You can additionally use the Imaging EdgeMovie Edit add-on34mobile app to achieve ultra-smooth images similar to what you would see when using a gimbal.35

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External microphone jack

Even though the camera is compact, it includes a newly added jack that can be used to attach external microphones36. The standard 3.5-mm input enables the use of high-end microphones for professional audio capture for movies and vlogs.