Compact cameras are very popular at the moment, with prices to match, but you can get some good deals on older Sony compacts – in this case the Sony RX100 VII
The RX100 series has produced some of the best compact cameras of recent years, and when the RX100 VII landed in late 2019 it marked a further leap forward in capability, including for vloggers.
While it may share the same 24-200mm effective focal length, pop-up EVF and tilting touchscreen as its predecessor, the Sony RX100 VI, this newer camera features a new 20.1-MP, 1-inch type Exmor RS CMOS sensor to the series, along with Sony’s Bionz X processing engine.
It was quite expensive on launch but if you buy refurbished, in ‘Excellent’ condition, you now pick one up for a competitive $1429.
At a glance:
- 24-200mm equivalent, f/2.8-4.5 lens
- 20MP 1in sensor
- Pop-up electronic viewfinder
- Tilting touchscreen LCD
- 20 fps shooting
- 4K video recording
As we said in our original review, the ‘Sony RX100 VII is a phenomenally capable pocket camera.’
Prices correct at time of publication but may change at any time, please check the retailer’s website. Amazon is a market place, so check the retailer selling before purchasing. Find more great deals.
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