The must-have accessories for your Sony RX100 VII

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Premise!

Everything I’m going to recommend in this guide comes from my own experience using the camera in the field.

None of these accessories were sent to me by the manufacturers, and I have no partnership with any of the brands mentioned at the time of writing this blog.

These are simply the accessories I personally found useful, and the ones I believe can genuinely improve the experience of using the Sony RX100 VII.

Let's get into it.

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Adhesive Grip

I dedicated an entire blog post to the reasons why I bought the Sony RX100 VII, going through what I consider to be its many strengths.

There are, however, a few weaknesses that can be mitigated with some very simple accessories.

The first advantage I mentioned in that post was its size.

And yes, the RX100 VII is incredibly compact. But that compactness comes at a price: there is virtually no grip. The camera is completely flat on the front.

There are several grips available, including bracket-style grips. Personally, I find those a little too intrusive for this particular camera. They add quite a bit of thickness and, in my opinion, alter the balance and character of what is supposed to be an incredibly small and discreet camera.

That's why I decided to go with a simple adhesive grip.

It is surprisingly stable and, if applied correctly, should last for years. The Sony is so lightweight that there is very little reason to worry about the adhesive grip coming loose while you're holding the camera.

Most importantly, it adds almost no bulk.

For me, that's exactly what a good accessory should do: solve a problem without creating another one.

You can purchase the grip here → AMAZON

Shutter Button Extension

As I mentioned, the Sony is flat.

It's also flat on top, where the shutter button is located.

This might seem like a very minor detail, but for the way I photograph, it actually makes a difference.

I use the half-press → compose → shoot technique with virtually every camera I own. The shutter button on the RX100 VII has very little physical travel, and because of its flat design, I found it harder to immediately feel where the half-press ended and the actual shutter release began.

It simply takes some getting used to.

That's why I bought these small adhesive shutter button extensions.

They're extremely simple to install, but they give the shutter button just enough additional height to make it much easier to feel what you're doing.

The result isn't revolutionary, but it makes the shooting experience noticeably more pleasant and intuitive.

And with a camera this small, those little details matter.

The Shutter Button Extension. Purchase it here → AMAZON

Filter Adapter + ND Filter

Because of its size, the RX100 VII is the kind of camera you can take almost anywhere.

It can be used in places where you might otherwise hesitate to pull out a larger, more conspicuous camera. It's so discreet that, at first glance, it can easily look like a cheap point-and-shoot or something a tourist might be carrying.

And honestly, that's an advantage.

The less attention the camera attracts, the better.

Because it's such an all-rounder, however, you may eventually find yourself using it for more than just photography. The RX100 VII can also be used for cinematic-looking footage and even vlogging, thanks to its ability to accept an external microphone through its 3.5mm input.

And that's where an ND filter becomes useful.

There is, however, one small problem: the Sony's lens does not have a filter thread.

So, if you want to use an ND filter, you'll need an adhesive adapter that attaches to the front of the lens and provides a thread onto which you can screw your filter.

I've been using one for quite some time now, both for photography and video, and I haven't encountered any problems with it.

Yes, it adds a little bit of bulk to the camera.

But in this case, I consider that a necessary compromise.

The filter adapter. You can purchase it here → AMAZON

The RX100 VII doesn't have a built-in ND filter, so for video, an external ND solution can become particularly useful. It can also be useful for photography when you want to work with slower shutter speeds in brighter conditions.

For a camera this small, I think the additional versatility is worth the tiny increase in size.

The ND Filter. You can purchase it here → AMAZON

Screen Protector

This accessory isn't going to improve the way the camera actually functions.

It will, however, give you something arguably just as valuable: peace of mind.

I use and recommend screen protectors on both my Ricoh GR III and my Fujifilm X-E4. In general, I put them on any camera where the LCD remains exposed.

With the RX100 VII, I think they're particularly useful.

Because the camera is so compact, it becomes very natural to throw it into a pocket, a small bag, or a backpack.

And that's exactly where things can go wrong.

A key, a coin, or another object floating around in your pocket is more than enough to leave an unpleasant scratch across the LCD.

Personally, I would rather spend a few euros on a screen protector and forget about it.

They add virtually no volume, they're barely noticeable once installed, and simply knowing that the screen has another layer of protection makes carrying the camera around much less stressful.

Screen Protector. You can purchase it here → AMAZON

Optional Accessories

There are, of course, plenty of additional accessories you can buy for the RX100 VII.

Third-party batteries, for example, can be useful, although I wasn't able to find any that I felt comfortable recommending through Amazon's international listings.

You could also look into a leather case or pouch for carrying the camera, or a wrist strap if that's how you prefer to use it.

But honestly, these are accessories I don't feel particularly qualified to recommend.

Not because they're bad, but because they're much more subjective and, in my opinion, not essential.

As with all of my accessory guides, take what you find useful, use the recommendations as a starting point, and completely ignore everything else.

The goal isn't to turn your RX100 VII into a camera covered in accessories.

It's to make a tiny camera that already does a lot remarkably well, just a little more comfortable, practical and versatile for the way you actually use it.

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Final Thoughts

The Sony RX100 VII doesn't need much.

That's arguably one of its greatest strengths.

A small grip, a more tactile shutter button, a way to mount an ND filter and some basic protection for the LCD are, for me, enough to address most of the things I found lacking during everyday use.

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