Accessory grips for Sony RX100 series cameras-Some ergonomic notes and a recommendation 8 October 2026

RX100-7 

Over the years I have owned and used three compact cameras in the Sony RX100 series, most recently the Mark 7. I have also used several different types of accessory handle and found one of them to be better than the rest.

These cameras come with no handle, just a smooth flat metal front. Some users say they are happy using their camera like that but the proliferation of aftermarket accessory grips suggests that many of us prefer a more secure grip on the thing. 

From Sony we have the basic stick-on AG-R2 grip which is a definite improvement. It is also easy enough to remove with a plastic tool. The back of the accessory grip is not flat so the double sided adhesive used to attach it can be persuaded to relinquish its grip fairly easily without damaging the camera itself.

Sony AG-R2 stick-on grip

There are many more elaborate offerings from third party suppliers. These have a partly open baseplate which allows access to the battery and memory card for those with slim fingers.

Some have a high handle, others a low handle. Some wrap around the right side of the body, some obstructing the ports, others allowing access to the ports, which is desirable. Some look nice in wood, others are metal and plastic and more subdued in appearance. Some have an integral Arca-Swiss type tripod baseplate.

High wooden style handle. Can be improved by removing the top setion

The one I prefer is the JJC model shown in the photos. This allows the third finger of the right hand to wrap over the top of the handle comfortably. I have tried one of the high handle versions but found that it was not as comfortable as it does not allow the fingers to lie where they want to. The wooden ones would be easy enough to re-shape by removing the upper section and rounding off the cut edge. 

The JJC model shown here does protrude about 8mm beyond the right side of the body for a fuller grip which is desirable and does not obstruct access to the ports. 

It does have a standard 1/4inch tripod baseplate thread almost in line with the optical axis.

The only issue I have with this grip in use is that the memory card can be a bit difficult to reach for those of us without long fingernails or thin fingers.

I found that it was a bit loose initially but two layers of electrical tape behind the vertical part of handle and two more at the anti-rotation tab fixed that.

I also filed a little bit off the sharp edge on the front of the baseplate where the fourth finger wraps under the handle. 

Mass with body, battery, card and handle is 350 grams.

I always fit and use a simple generic wrist strap for safety. 

Holding the camera with the JJC accessory grip

Summary

The Sony RX100 series cameras deliver a high level of image quality and performance in a package which is so small that the user experience is somewhat compromised. The holding aspect of this can be improved with an aftermarket accessory grip. However these are not all equally effective. In this short post I recommend one of them.

Underside of the JJC grip