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Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Examples

The high-end compact Sony RX100 VII camera has a relatively narrow ISO range from 64 through 12800. Here are some example shots showing what that means in real-world shooting.

Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera

Categories: Compact Cameras, Sample Images
Tags: Sony, Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera
Last updated about 1 year ago // Originally published about 1 year ago

Sony’s RX100 line of high-end compact cameras has established itself as one of the best choices for top-notch image quality coming from a tiny package. It’s not surprising that it has become the choice of many professionals who want to take a pocket-sized camera with them on their travels.

The latest model is the RX100 VII. I’ve been out shooting with it recently, and you can find some of my posts on it here.

Compared to some cameras, and indeed some Sony cameras, the RX100 VII has a pretty limited ISO range; it goes from ISO 64 to ISO 12800. Of that, ISO 100 to 12800 is the native ISO range, with ISO 64 and ISO 80 falling into the extended ISO range (where software takes over from the hardware’s limits). So you can’t push the limits of acceptable image quality with six-figure ISOs, which is a sensible choice with the RX100 VII’s smaller sensor size.

I’ll post some example images and a detailed hands-on review separately, but I also thought it might be useful to someone to post some examples of photos taken throughout the camera’s ISO range so that you can judge for yourself how its ISO performance stacks up with your expectations.

This is a scene I often use for ISO tests because of the smooth tones between highlights and dark shadow. Basically, it’s a good test of ISO image quality, particularly as you start getting into the higher ISOs (in addition to being a fun place to shoot around the equinox!).

ISO Range Sample Images

I haven’t applied any processing or corrections to any of these images—they’re as shot and entirely untouched after they’ve come out of the camera. They were all taken with a Sony RX100 VII.

You can click on each image for a full-size version. I haven’t done any post-processing at all on these, but the versions displayed are from the JPG versions which have the camera’s built-in processing applied. You can see the effects of that most easily in shots at the higher ISO end.

While the full-size versions give you a good idea of the camera’s performance, the versions you see displayed on the page here are still derivative versions that are generated for web display. So in the caption for each image you can find download links for the direct-out-of-camera original RAW (ARW) and JPG versions (I shot them with the RAW+JPG option). You can download and view the original images at full resolution if you want a closer look. The JPGs here range from around 6MB to 16MB. The RAW files are around 21MB each.

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 64. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 80. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 100. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 125. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 160. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 200. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 250. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 320. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 400. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 500. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 640. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 800. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 1000. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 1250. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 1600. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 2000. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 2500. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 3200. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 4000. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 5000. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 6400. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 8000. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 10000. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Test

ISO 12800. Download original RAW file | Download original JPG

Where to Find Them

You can find the Sony RX100 VII at B&H Photo.

By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on October 30, 2019

Categories: Compact Cameras, Sample Images
Tags: Sony, Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera

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News & Deals

With the holidays fast approaching, there’s some great deals on photography gear and services available. I’ve put together a roundup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 Photography Deals. It’s a running list as new deals are announced, so be sure to check back.

Canon announces new EOS Rebel T8i DSLR. Canon has announced their new T8i DSLR. 24MP APS-C cropped CMOS sensor, 4K24 video, and updated image processing and detection systems. It’s available for preorder from B&H Photo.

New Firmware for the Ricoh GR III. Ricoh has release firmware v1.31 for the GR III. Release notes are: “Corrected — When shooting with the multiple exposure, in rare cases the live view may not display correctly. Improved stability for general performance.” You can download it here.

New Canon 1D X Mark III Pro DSLR Announced. Canon has announced their new flagship model of pro DSLR, the 1D X Mark III. They’re sticking with a 20.1MP CMOS sensor, but it’s a new and improved version and boasts an incredible native ISO range of ISO 100 to ISO 102400 and an extended range that goes up to a jaw-dropping ISO 819200. With revamped autofocus, a new image processor, and all sorts of other bells and whistles, it’s no wonder that Canon is billing it as “The Ultimate EOS.”

New Manfrotto Pro Rugged Memory Cards. Manfrotto, an Italian probably best known for their tripods and studio accessories, has launched a new Pro Rugged range of high-end SD, microSD, and CompactFlash cards. While they don’t have a huge selection of sizes and speeds, the cards are aiming for very fast cards that can put up with rugged demands. For instance, they claim that their V90 rated SD cards can withstand three times the force (20kg / 45 lbs) of a regular SD card. I’ve ordered some to run through my speed tests.

New Sony Alpha a7 firmware released. A firmware update for the Sony a7R IV now lets you control external Sony flashes from the camera’s own menu system. Up to 15 flashes in five groups can be controlled via the camera. It also applies to the a7R III and a7 III.

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