Specifications#
- Brand
- Sony
- Model
- RX100 VII
- Also known as
- DSC-RX100M7
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 13.0 × 9.8 mm (1" (one-inch) sensor)
- Crop factor
- 2.66×
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Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 2.66 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 21 mm | 78.2° | 62.8° | 90.9° |
| 10 mm | 27 mm | 66.1° | 52.0° | 78.2° |
| 12 mm | 32 mm | 56.9° | 44.3° | 68.2° |
| 14 mm | 37 mm | 49.8° | 38.4° | 60.3° |
| 16 mm | 43 mm | 44.2° | 33.9° | 53.9° |
| 18 mm | 48 mm | 39.7° | 30.3° | 48.6° |
| 20 mm | 53 mm | 36.0° | 27.4° | 44.3° |
| 24 mm | 64 mm | 30.3° | 23.0° | 37.4° |
| 28 mm | 74 mm | 26.2° | 19.8° | 32.4° |
| 35 mm | 93 mm | 21.1° | 15.9° | 26.2° |
| 40 mm | 106 mm | 18.5° | 13.9° | 23.0° |
| 50 mm | 133 mm | 14.8° | 11.1° | 18.5° |
| 56 mm | 149 mm | 13.3° | 10.0° | 16.5° |
| 70 mm | 186 mm | 10.6° | 8.0° | 13.3° |
| 85 mm | 226 mm | 8.8° | 6.6° | 10.9° |
| 100 mm | 266 mm | 7.4° | 5.6° | 9.3° |
| 135 mm | 359 mm | 5.5° | 4.1° | 6.9° |
| 200 mm | 532 mm | 3.7° | 2.8° | 4.7° |
| 300 mm | 798 mm | 2.5° | 1.9° | 3.1° |
| 400 mm | 1064 mm | 1.9° | 1.4° | 2.3° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 11.3 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | f/1.8 | 16.0 cm | 69.8 cm | 4.21 m | 57.2 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.16 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 25.8 cm | 1.29 m | 115 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.03 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 39.4 cm | 2.74 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.43 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 1.34 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 71.7 cm |
| 16 mm | f/1.8 | 3.8 cm | 15.7 cm | 64.5 cm | 1.50 m | 4.68 m | 42.4 m | 12.6 m |
| 16 mm | f/2.8 | 6.0 cm | 24.6 cm | 1.04 m | 2.55 m | 9.88 m | ∞ | 8.12 m |
| 16 mm | f/4 | 8.6 cm | 35.8 cm | 1.59 m | 4.36 m | 38.4 m | ∞ | 5.69 m |
| 16 mm | f/8 | 17.6 cm | 78.8 cm | 5.47 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.85 m |
| 27 mm | f/1.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.4 cm | 22.0 cm | 50.0 cm | 1.41 m | 6.02 m | 35.9 m |
| 27 mm | f/2.8 | 2.0 cm | 8.4 cm | 34.4 cm | 78.6 cm | 2.26 m | 10.6 m | 23.1 m |
| 27 mm | f/4 | 2.9 cm | 12.1 cm | 49.6 cm | 1.14 m | 3.40 m | 19.9 m | 16.2 m |
| 27 mm | f/8 | 5.9 cm | 24.4 cm | 1.04 m | 2.55 m | 9.91 m | ∞ | 8.11 m |
| 45 mm | f/1.8 | 0.5 cm | 1.9 cm | 7.8 cm | 17.8 cm | 49.8 cm | 2.02 m | 99.8 m |
| 45 mm | f/2.8 | 0.7 cm | 3.0 cm | 12.2 cm | 27.7 cm | 77.7 cm | 3.18 m | 64.2 m |
| 45 mm | f/4 | 1.0 cm | 4.3 cm | 17.5 cm | 39.7 cm | 1.12 m | 4.66 m | 44.9 m |
| 45 mm | f/8 | 2.0 cm | 8.5 cm | 35.1 cm | 80.4 cm | 2.32 m | 11.0 m | 22.5 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 5 mm (13 mm eq.) | 37.6 s |
| 8 mm (21 mm eq.) | 23.5 s |
| 9 mm (24 mm eq.) | 20.9 s |
| 13 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.5 s |
| 19 mm (51 mm eq.) | 9.9 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 19 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 38 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 75 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Sony RX100 VII has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 2.66.
Similar cameras#
Other 1" (one-inch) cameras from around the same time.
- Nikon 1 V1 2011
- Nikon 1 V3 2014
- Nikon 1 J5 2015
- Samsung NX mini
- Nikon 1 J1 2011
- Nikon 1 AW1 2013
- Nikon 1 S1 2013
- Nikon 1 S2 2014
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 2014
- Canon PowerShot G3 X 2015
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 2016
- Canon PowerShot G5 X
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Sony RX100 VII?
The Sony RX100 VII has a crop factor of 2.66× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 16.3 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Sony RX100 VII sensor?
13.0 × 9.8 mm (1" (one-inch)), an area of 127 mm² — 15% of full frame.
Is the Sony RX100 VII full frame?
No — its sensor is 1" (one-inch), which is 6.8× smaller in area than full frame.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Sony RX100 VII?
With a 8 mm lens (21 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 23 s.
Sources & licences#
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources