The number of features and the quality that are found in this pocket sized camera are remarkable. The near instant focus is great. The option of EVF or the movable viewscreen on the back of the camera are big pluses for me. The high frame rate (HFR) feature makes it a real weapon for sports photography.
The online PDF manual is a significant disappointment. It is poorly organized and the descriptions of features and functions are dismal. Fortunately, most small cameras follow a similar organization scheme and hierarchy and with a few tries I found nearly everything that I need.
I am about to leave on an extended overseas trip and my Sony will be in my pocket and my uber-heavy DSLR, multiple lenses and serious tripod will stay home. If the Sony performs as I hope, I will be travelling much lighter in the future.

Was looking for something I could take hiking with me but still get nice photos and have been very happy with this. Easily fits in the pocket of my pack and can use as a quick point and shoot but also has full manual options and tons of exciting extras. I'm still trying to figure out all the things the camera can do.

I bought this camera to replace my original Model 1 which I purchased in July 2012. Although the original camera continues to work well, I thought the M7’s improvements justified buying this camera now. This will become my primary compact travel camera when it is essential to “go light”. All the important features are “best in class”. The biggest negative of this camera is it price. However, I believe the image quality, build quality, compactness, justify the price. After all, you can spend almost as much on a top of the line iPhone which still cannot match the overall image quality of M7.

I wanted an unobtrusive camera that I could carry in my pocket for situations where larger gear (Sony A7Riii with lenses) may be less optimal. Very satisfied with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. Good quality still photographs, and better than I expected for video. I also bought a separate small microphone that can be easily connected via the little handle that comes with the camera and the tripod.

When you want beautiful travel photos that your phone can't give you, this is the camera. I traveled to New Orleans one year and got the best colors and details and didn't have to.carry my larger cameras. This camera is a win, win.
Leah

A little camera that does a lot. Great for street photography and more.

extremely versatile, my most used imaging device

Does everything my full frame SLR does and more. Image quality is impressive, not quite what the full frame does but very good.

The SONY RX100 VII is incredible !
If you need a light weight, easily carried
camera that captures outstanding stills
as well as video, then this little BEAST
is your answer. A very well made small
camera that rivals the best of the Big Boys !

I have been looking for a camera that would be convenient for me to take on my nature/beach walks. I found it. The Sony DSC-RX100 takes incredible photos and terrific video. I'm still in a learning curve so many of my photos have been taken in auto mode. I am very happy with the results. I like the shooting grip that comes with the kit but I do wish that the handle was a little longer. I would definitely recommend this camera.