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TG-7 vs Cyber-shot RX100 II
Quick take: The Cyber-shot RX100 II has the highest resolution at 20MP; only the TG-7 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
TG-7 — Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use: Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
Who should buy what
TG-7 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | TG-7OM System · 2023 | Cyber-shot RX100 IISony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | — |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 20.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 253g (with battery and card)Best | 281g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
TG-7
Cyber-shot RX100 II
Portrait
3.3/10
4.3/10
Street
5.9/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
2.8/10
Filmmaking
2.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
3.3/10
Landscape
3.8/10
4.1/10
Casual
6.0/10
4.1/10
Food
4.1/10
4.4/10
Macro
5.7/10
3.4/10
Architecture
2.9/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
2.9/10
Underwater
6.0/10
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Fun & simple
5.9/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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