Sony RX100 VII Features 20.1 MP 1.0-inch Sensor, 24-200mm F2.8-4.5 8x Optical Zoom, 20 fps Continuous Shooting with AF/AE Tracking, Advanced Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF, 4K Video

The following video presents Sony | Cyber-shot | RX100 VII – Product Feature:
“Pro features in a to-go package. Condensing the outstanding technology of the α9.
RX100 VII is the perfect companion for all enthusiasts looking to capture the best shot.

Inside its compact body, the RX100 VII is packed with everything it takes to deliver gorgeous images. The 24-200mm* zoom lens, 0.02-sec. super fast AF, 357-points phase detection AF, new Real-time Tracking (stills and movies), Real-time Eye AF for human (stills and movies) and for animal (stills only), up to 20fps Blackout-free Shooting with up to 60 times/sec. AF/AE calculations, and up to 90fps Single Burst Shooting. 4K HDR (HLG)** plus enhanced image stabilisation and an external microphone jack for high-quality movie shooting let you capture reliably stunning imagery wherever you go.

* Angle of view (35mm format equivalent).
** 3840 x 2160 pixels. Connect this product to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable to display HDR (HLG) movies.“

PRESS RELEASE

Sony Brings New Level of Power to Premium Compact Camera Line-up with Introduction of the RX100 VII

Newest Addition to RX Series Delivers Alpha 9 Level Speed and AF Performance with Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF

SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ —

• Newly developed 1.0-type stacked 20.1 MPⁱ Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and latest generation BIONZ X™ image processor

Sony RX100 VII: “Continuous shooting at up to 20fps and the camera tracks subjects with AF/AE calculations at up to 60 times per second, even when they’re moving erratically or at high speed”: Image Courtesy of Sony

• Alpha 9 level speed performance with up to 60 AF/AE calculations per secondⁱⁱ and 20fpsⁱⁱⁱ blackout-free shooting^iv with AF/AE tracking

Sony RX100 VII: [1] Phase-detection AF coverage (357 points) [2] Contrast-detection AF coverage (425 points): Image Courtesy of Sony

• World leading^v 357-point focal-plane phase-detection AF + 425-point contrast-detection AF with world’s fastest^v 0.02 sec^vi focus acquisition speed

Sony RX100 VII: Real-time Eye AF detects human eyes and maintains focus as the subject moves: Image Courtesy of Sony

Sony RX100 VII: Real-time Eye AF is available for animals as well as people: Image Courtesy of Sony

• Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals^vii
• ZEISS^® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm^viii F2.8 – F4.5 Large Aperture High Magnification Zoom Lens

Sony RX100 VII: [1] 90fps (0.011 sec.) [2] 7 photos: Newly developed Single Burst Shooting5 function will capture even very fast-moving action, such as the precise instant a tennis racket hits the ball, taking seven shots in rapid succession with selectable speeds of 90fps, 60fps or 30fps. Both JPEG and RAW image formats are supported. Image Courtesy of Sony

• New Single Burst Shooting^ix Drive Mode at up to 90fps^x speed

Sony RX100 VII: [1] Without Optical SteadyShot™ ( Simulated ) [2] With Optical SteadyShot: Image Courtesy of Sony

• Pro-level movie functionality including 4K^xi HDR (HLG)^xii, Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF for movie shooting, 4K Active SteadyShot™, Vertical-position data recording for movies and integrated microphone jack

Sony RX100 VII: Vertical movie recording with metadata, for smartphone viewing: Image Courtesy of Sony

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Sony Electronics today announced a new addition to its award-winning series of RX compact cameras: the RX100 VII (model DSC-RX100M7). Utilizing technologies that were previously available only in Sony’s acclaimed Alpha 9 full-frame mirrorless camera, the RX100 VII achieves new levels of performance in a compact camera, in both stills and movie shooting.

The RX100 VII is powered by a newly developed 1.0-type stacked 20.1 MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor, which work together to deliver peak autofocus and speed performance that has never before been available in a compact camera. Flexibility of shooting is ensured by a ZEISS^® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm^viii F2.8-4.5 high magnification zoom lens, making the RX100 VII a versatile choice for all types of shooting scenarios and users, ranging from photo enthusiasts to professionals.

“The RX100 VII sets a new standard for performance in compact cameras,” said Neal Manowitz, deputy president of Imaging Products and Solutions at Sony Electronics. “Sony will continue to drive innovation in the world of imaging, constantly pushing to empower creators with the most capable tools that allow them to realize their vision, and create like they have never been able to before.”

New Standard for AF Performance in a Compact Camera
The RX100 VII offers a world-leading^v 357 focal-plane phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points. In addition, thanks to a newly optimized lens drive control, the world’s fastest^v 0.02 sec^viAF acquisition time is realized. A major leap in AF/AE tracking performance during continuous shooting^xiii means the camera performs AF/AE calculations up to 60 times per secondⁱⁱ and captures fast moving action at 20fpsⁱⁱⁱ with AF/AE tracking, ensuring that each moment is shot with swift and accurate focus.

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In addition, the image sensor realizes blackout-free shooting^iv for a completely live view, even when continuous shooting at 20fpsⁱⁱⁱ; the same experience as the Alpha 9. The RX100 VII also debuts a new drive mode, Single Burst Shooting^ix, for capturing the perfect high-speed shot at up to 90fps^x in JPEG/RAW format utilizing the anti-distortion shutter. Single Burst Shooting^ix allows the photographer to frame fast moving action and shoot as if taking a single shot, but the camera will actually deliver seven still images taken at 90fps, 60fps or 30fps, so the user can select the perfect moment.

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For the first time in a compact camera, the RX100 VII introduces advanced Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF capabilities. Real-time Tracking utilizes Sony’s latest algorithm, including artificial intelligence-based object recognition to ensure that subjects can be captured with excellent accuracy, even via the touch panel on the rear screen. Real-time Eye AF, the latest version of Sony’s acclaimed Eye AF technology, employs A.I.-based object recognition to detect and process eye data in real time. This results in improved accuracy, speed and tracking performance of Eye AF for both humans and animals^vii, which allows the photographer to concentrate exclusively on composition^xiv.

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Movie Making Marvel
The compact and lightweight characteristics of the RX100 VII (approx. 302g / 102mm x 58mm x 43mm^xv) mean it can always be carried and has mounting flexibility that larger cameras simply cannot match.

Despite the small form factors, there are a multitude of pro-level movie making capabilities, including:

Sony RX100 VII: Supports S-Log3 and S-Log2 Picture Profiles: Images Courtesy of Sony

• 4K in-body movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning in high bit rate XAVC S™^xi
• Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF for video
• 4K Active SteadyShot that is 8x more effective than 4K Standard SteadyShot^xvi
• Industry standard 3.5mm microphone input^xvii
• Hybrid Log-Gamma^xii (HDR) / S-Gamut3.Cine / S-Log3, S-Gamut3 / S-Log3
• Compatibility with Movie Edit add-on from the ‘Imaging Edge™’ mobile application for movie stabilization and editing
• Vertical-position data recording for movies^xviii
• Interval Shooting^xix for stunning time-lapse videos
• Super Slow Motion^xx recording at up to 960fps
• 180-degree flip screen for ease-of use while vlogging

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Shooting Grip Kit for Vloggers
Sony will also be introducing a Shooting Grip Kit (DSC-RX100M7G), which includes an RX100 VII and Shooting Grip (VCT-SGR1) that allows for easy recording and zooming right at your fingertips; Bracket with Accessory Shoe; and two Rechargeable Battery Packs (NP-BX1)^xxi. Pair this kit with an external microphone (sold separately), such as the Sony Stereo Microphone (ECM-XYST1M) which mounts onto the bracket’s accessory shoe and allows for a convenient and simple vlogging setup.

New Jacket Case for the RX100 Series
Sony has also introduced a new leather-look body case for the RX100 series (LCJ-RXK), which includes a lens jacket and shoulder strap to protect the camera from bumps and shocks. Available in black, it provides easy access to the microphone jack and USB terminal, which enables charging and image transfers without the need to remove the case.

Pricing and Availability
The RX100 VII compact camera will ship in August 2019 for approximately $1,200 US and $1,600 CA.

The RX100 VII Shooting Grip Kit will be available later in 2019 for approximately $1,300 US and $1,700 CA.

The LCJ-RXK jacket case will ship in August 2019 for approximately $85 US and $110 CA.

Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new camera and Sony’s other imaging products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony’s α – Alpha brand.

The new content will also be posted directly at the Sony Photo Gallery.

For full product details, please visit:

• RX100 VII
• LCJ-RXK

A product video on the new RX100 VII can be viewed here.

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ⁱ Approximate effective megapixelsⁱⁱ When using the electronic shutter; effective when the shutter speed is 1/60 or aboveⁱⁱⁱ When using the electronic shutter with “Continuous shooting mode: Hi”. Effective when the shutter speed is 1/60 or above^iv Effective when using electronic shutter. The slower the shutter speed, the lower the refresh rate of the screen^v Among fixed-lens digital still cameras with 1.0-type sensor. As of July 2019, based on Sony research^vi CIPA standard, internal measurement, at f=9.0mm (wide-end), EV6.6, Program Auto, Focus mode: AF-A, Focus area: Centre^vii Real-time Eye AF for Animals supports still images only, and cannot be used in combination with tracking. Does not work with some types of animal. Focusing may not perform well depending on scene and subject conditions^viii Angle of view (35mm format equivalent)^ix Seven still images are shot per burst. Focus and exposure are fixed at the first shot^x When Drive Mode is set to “Single Burst Shooting: Hi”^xi 3840×2160 pixels. A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S format. UHS-I (U3) SDHC/SDXC card is required for 100Mbps. When “Auto Power Off Temperature” is set to “Standard”, continuous shooting is possible for about 5 minutes^xii Connect this product to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable to display HDR (HLG) movies^xiii Compared to RX100 VI^xiv Both right eye and left eye are selectable, either via the menu or by the touchscreen pane^xv Width x Height x Depth ^xvi Image compensation angle at wide-end (Comparison with 4K standard mode)^xvii Attaching a mic without the Shooting Grip Kit requires an optional accessory^xviii In-camera movie playback is in the horizontal position. Whether or not movies are displayed in the vertical position depends on your device^xix Wi-Fi does not work during interval shooting^xx Audio recording is not available. A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC memory card is required^xxi One included with RX100 VII body

The following video presents Sony | Cyber-shot | RX100 VII – Real-time Tracking:
“RX100 VII supports Real-time Tracking based on subject-recognition algorithms (AI)* that draw on colour, pattern (brightness), subject distance (depth) and face/eye information to track your subjects both in stills and movie shooting. Maintaining a constant, steady focus on a moving subject helps you capture every important moment of action as it happens, whether you’re taking stills or movies. Tracking can also be initiated through touch operation.

* Employing AI (artificial intelligence) technology, including machine learning.“

The following video presents Sony | Cyber-shot | RX100 VII – MIAMI VLOG:
“100% shot with RX100 VII using S-Log3 and colour graded.

In spite of the compact and lightweight camera body, RX100 VII has many advanced features for creators and vloggers.
Fast AF, Real-time Tracking and Touch Tracking gives you fast, easy autofocus you can rely on, while Real-time Eye AF (human) ensures precise focus. Even when you’re walking, image stabilisation “Active” mode produces smooth 4K video. With a tilting selfie screen and external mic input, both framing and audio are stress-free. 4K HDR (HLG)* / S-Log3 recording and Interval Shooting expands your creativity. Vertical-position data recording is also possible for smartphone viewing.

* 3840 x 2160 pixels. When the “Auto Power Off Temperature” is set to “Standard”, continuous recording is possible for up to 5 minutes. A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card is required for XAVC S format movie recording. UHS-I (U3) SDHC/SDXC card is required for 100Mbps. Connect this product to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable to display HDR (HLG) movies.

Accessories are optional.“

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