Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
I don’t always want to carry a camera bag.
This is the camera I grab when I don’t want to think.
I talk a lot about small camera set ups for travel, small body, lenses and a bag to carry them in. But what if I want to travel with no camera bag at all, what then?
The Sony RX100 VII launched back in 2019… and somehow, in 2026, I still reach for it.
With increasingly powerful smartphones, does a 1-inch compact camera still make sense? Or is this just nostalgia talking?
In this long-term review, I share:
• 6 reasons why I still love the RX100 VII
• 6 things that genuinely annoy me (well, 5 but there are 6 here..)
• Real-world use for travel, street, sports and even astrophotography
• Why I still carry it when I don’t want a camera bag
This camera has been my stealth street companion, my Formula 1 sports camera, my lightweight travel setup and my “I don’t want to pack a bag or think about it” camera. And I love it. Truly.
Gear mentioned in this video:
Sony RX100vii amzn.to/4kL9hda
Sony Leather Case amzn.to/3MDZbhS
Peak Design Leash amzn.to/4tQYHpk
Telesin USBC Charging Case amzn.to/4kOmNwJ
Sony OEM Batteries amzn.to/4kN0qYw
These are Amazon affiliate links that help the channel at no cost to you.
I don’t always want to carry a camera bag.
This is the camera I grab when I don’t want to think.
I talk a lot about small camera set ups for travel, small body, lenses and a bag to carry them in. But what if I want to travel with no camera bag at all, what then?
The Sony RX100 VII launched back in 2019… and somehow, in 2026, I still reach for it.
With increasingly powerful smartphones, does a 1-inch compact camera still make sense? Or is this just nostalgia talking?
In this long-term review, I share:
• 6 reasons why I still love the RX100 VII
• 6 things that genuinely annoy me (well, 5 but there are 6 here..)
• Real-world use for travel, street, sports and even astrophotography
• Why I still carry it when I don’t want a camera bag
This camera has been my stealth street companion, my Formula 1 sports camera, my lightweight travel setup and my “I don’t want to pack a bag or think about it” camera. And I love it. Truly.
Gear mentioned in this video:
Sony RX100vii amzn.to/4kL9hda
Sony Leather Case amzn.to/3MDZbhS
Peak Design Leash amzn.to/4tQYHpk
Telesin USBC Charging Case amzn.to/4kOmNwJ
Sony OEM Batteries amzn.to/4kN0qYw
These are Amazon affiliate links that help the channel at no cost to you.
