Honestly... this is a beautiful piece of tech that works just as prebscribed. Very very happy with it.

First of all, this probably isn't the best camera for a casual snapshot photographer, who would probably find it overwhelming. IMO it's perfect for enthusiasts or those who want a pocketable alternative to DSLR/MILC cameras without giving up too much in terms of performance for those times when you can't bring bigger cameras along. My main cameras are the Sony A9 and A7RIV, so when I needed a small pocket camera I was happy to find a small solution that still has Sony's "real time tracking" phase-detect AF and 20fps from a stacked sensor, quite similar to my A9. Sure, a small 1" sensor will never be able to compete in terms of high ISO with larger FF or even MFT sensors, but this one does quite well for what it is. The AF is simply a gigantic leap beyond its P&S competitors. I was shooting a concert the other day and it routinely picked up and tracked the eye of the performers on stage, in dim lighting, through smoke and laser effects, quite impressive and very close/on par with what I'd expect from my big Sony bodies. 20 fps is nice, but since the card slot is only UHS-I (ugh) be careful with long bursts because writing can be excruciatingly slow when you're used to fast 2000x cards and UHS-II speeds. Of course, this frustration is compounded by the fact that you're also locked out of the menus while the card is writing, like other Sonys. Overall, the lack of a UHS-II slot and lack of a hotshoe are my only real complaints about this camera. The rest is pretty amazing for a P&S camera. The menus, AF setup, and usage will be familiar to anyone who has used a Sony mirrorless camera, as most of it is extremely similar. Image quality is certainly a step up from phone cameras IMO and the ability to have precise control over exposure and AF is great to have in such a small package. It's expensive, but IMO it's the only option if you want "big camera" performance in a P&S form factor that you can stuff in a pocket or purse. Highly recommended!

Don't be fooled by this mighty-mite -- it is small (that was part of the attraction), very sophisticated and takes great pictures. It is useable as a straight point and shoot to give great pictures, while having the features for a more sophisticated user to tweak things to one's heart's content. GREAT camera!

I do a lot of overnight hiking in the wilderness climbing mountains where I enjoy spending time taking quality photos but don't want to have to carry 3 or more pounds of DSLR camera equipment plus a 4 pound tripod. This camera is a perfect fit for my needs. Weighing in at just around a pound, I can easily support it with a 1 pound cell phone tripod saving me 5 or more pounds in back pack weight. Although it is a relatively light point and shoot camera, it's super fast lens and processor along with a multitude of settings make the RX100vii a photographic monster. I previously owned the RX100iii and v which I both loved. I am really looking forward to using the 28 to 200 meter optical zoom upgrade of the vii. Unfortunately, the vii doesn't allow me to download any of the Sony camera apps. Although, I really only used 2 apps with the v: Star trails and Digital Filter. I guess I will just have to up my game now and learn how to take these kinds of photos on the vii. I can't wait to explore and use this camera more.

Yes, the cost does not even come close to being trivial. But use it for a bit and you will understand why. Sony has designed a super champ here. Every gram is justified albeit at a premium. Does have a short battery life but I am willing to live with that because of the weight and the size of it. For stills you can buy a bucketful of generic batteries if you think you'll be taking thousands of photos in one outing.
I always thought my iPhone would do for occasional, unexpected travel photography. This Sony has changed my mind.

This amazing compact takes sharper jpegs than my interchangeable-lens 4/3 system. Not for point-and-shoot casual photographers, this gem has a 600 page manual that can help you set up every possible combination of automatic and manual features. This RX100 re-defines "compromise" cameras that give up some image quality for smaller size and convenience. The next step up from the Sony VII is a top-of-the-line, full-frame digital SLR system.