Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Maker Sony Corporation
Type Point-and-shoot
Image sensor type Exmor CMOS sensor
Image sensor size 1.0" type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) Exmor CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2, Pixel gross: 20.9 MP (approx.), Effective picture resolution: 20.2 MP (approx.)
Image sensor maker Sony
Maximum resolution 20.2 MP
Recording medium Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Lens Fixed lens, F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
F-numbers Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): Still 16:9 29-105mm / Still 4:3 30-108 mm / Still 3:2 28-100 mm / Still 1:1 36-127 mm / Movie 16:9 29-105 mm (Std), 33-120 mm (Active) / Movie 4:3 36–128 mm (Std), 41-146 mm (Active)
Focus

Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus

AF Modes: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking)
Exposure Exposure/metering
Flash Pop-up, tilt-able
Frame rate US: 60p, UK: 50p
Shutter iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000)
Shutter speeds 10 fps at 20.2 MP
Video/movie recording US: AVCHD 2.0, MP4, Video Mode: AVCHD: 28M PS (1920×1080, 60p) / 24M FX (1920×1080, 60i ) / 17M FH (1920×1080, 60i) MP4: 12M (1440×1080, 30 fps) / 3M VGA (640×480 30 fps)
UK: 1920×1080 50p Approx. 28 Mbps) (AVCHD), (1920×1080 50i Approx. 24 Mbps) (AVCHD), 1920×1080 50i Approx. 17 Mbps) (AVCHD), 1440×1080 30 fps Fine Approx. 12 Mbps) (MP4), 640×480 30 fps Approx. 3 Mbps) (VGA)
Rear LCD monitor 3.0" (7.5 cm) (4:3) / 1,229k dots TFT LCD
Battery Lithium Ion NP-BX1
Dimensions 4" × 2 3/8" × 1 7/16" (101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm)
Weight 8.5 oz (240 g) with battery
Made in Japan or China

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is a compact point-and-shoot 20.2 mega-pixel camera, part of the Cyber-shot line of digital cameras made by Sony and announced on 6 June 2012.[1] It has been named as the "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013" by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).[2] It has also been named one of the Best Inventions of 2012 by TIME. [3]

Notable features

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

In June 2013 Sony unveiled a new version of the camera, called DSC-RX100 II (model number DSC-RX100M2).[6] Despite small change in the name, new revision is much enhanced compared to its predecessor. Notable new features include:

Hasselblad Stellar and Stellar II

On 23 July 2013 Hasselblad announced the Stellar, a "luxury" compact digital camera based on the DSC-RX100 with wooden or carbon grip. On 1 November 2013, Hasselblad announced another three cosmetic variants of the camera, named the Stellar Special Edition. On 26 November 2014, Hasselblad announced the Stellar II based on the DSC-RX100M2.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

The mark-III version of the RX100, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III (model number DSC-RX100M3), was released in June 2014.[7] The new camera has a new Bionz X processor (as used in the Sony Alpha 77 II), a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, a 24-70mm (equivalent 35mm), f/1.8-f/2.8 for wider angle of view.[8] Unlike its predecessor, the DSC-RX100 II, it does not have a multi-interface hotshoe, but now has a pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF).[9] Like the Sony Alpha 7, the DSC-RX100 III has customizable functions. The viewfinder and the LCD rear screen can be set to different display. And as Pentax cameras as well as the Alpha 7 series, the DSC-RX100 III can be set manually with shutter and aperture fixed, but with Auto ISO.[10]


A DSC-RX100 III camera showing the extended positions of the lens, flash, electronic viewfinder, and LCD panel.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx100/specifications
  2. ↑ European Advanced Compact Camera 2012–2013 – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 _ EISA – The European Imaging and Sound Association
  3. ↑ "Best Inventions of the Year 2012". TIME. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
  4. ↑ Sony Global – Technology – CMOS Sensor Exmor
  5. ↑ Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
  6. ↑ "Sony Adds Two New Premium Compact Cameras to Acclaimed Cyber-shot RX Line". Sony Press Room. 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
  7. ↑ http://store.sony.com/cyber-shot-digital-camera-rx100-iii-zid27-DSCRX100M3/B/cat-27-catid-All-Cyber-shot-R-Series-Cameras
  8. ↑ Edgar Alvarez (16 May 2014). "Meet Sony's RX100 III, a refined edition of its excellent point-and-shoot".
  9. ↑ Zach Honig. "Sony RX100 III review: a fantastic point-and-shoot, but it'll cost you". Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  10. ↑ "Sony DSC-RX100 III First Impression Review". Retrieved 11 June 2014.

External links

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II:

Hasselblad Stellar: