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What camera should I buy instead of the sony rx100 vii?

I don't have another camera page to compare against the RX100 VII here, so I can't name a direct replacement from the catalogue. What I can do is point you to the right kind of camera.

If you still want a pocket camera with a zoom, the Sony RX100 VII is the model I've covered, and its 1-inch sensor is the size I'd look for. If you want room to grow, I'd go with a mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor and its kit zoom, as explained in Your first camera. Before you choose, think through how to choose, in three questions, especially how much you'll carry and which lenses you'll want later. If you're buying secondhand, buying used covers where to buy safely.

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