Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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| Maker | Sony Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | Advanced Compact |
| Image sensor type | Exmor CMOS sensor (20.2 MP effective) |
| Image sensor size | 1in. type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) Exmor CMOS sensor (aspect ratio 3:2) |
| 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 | Non-interchangeable 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, tiltable |
| 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 | 3in. (7.5 cm) / 1,229k dots TFT (3:2) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion NP-BX1 |
| Dimensions | 4 × 2 3/8 × 1 7/16 in. (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 an advanced 20.2 megapixel compact camera, part of the Cyber-shot line of digital cameras made by Sony and announced on 6 June 2012.[1] It was named as the "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013" by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).[2] It was named one of the 'Best Inventions of 2012' by TIME. [3]
Notable features
- 1in. type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) CMOS Exmor sensor (2.7x crop factor). This uses the "Column-Parallel A/D Conversion Technique" to create more detailed images in low light conditions than smaller-sensor cameras.[4]
- 10fps shooting capability at 20.2MP resolution.
- M, A, S, P modes available
- Very fast autofocus in low light, for a compact camera
- Tiltable pop-up flash, allowing 'bounce flash'.
- Large maximum aperture, F1.8-F4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.[5]
- Focus peaking display available.
- 3.6× optical zoom, Carl Zeiss T* Vario Sonnar lens (28–100 mm 35mm equivalent focal length range [10.4–37.1 mm actual focal length])
- 3in. TFT LCD (fixed) with 1.29 million dots, using RGBW configuration
- RAW shooting possible (giving enhanced post-capture image editing options)
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Two Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100s
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] New features included:
- 20.2-megapixel 1in. type Exmor R CMOS sensor, notable for being a back-illuminated sensor
- Maximum native ISO mode expanded to 12800 (approx. 40% more light sensitivity)
- Tiltable LCD display (+84°/-45°)
- Multi Interface Shoe
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- NFC connectivity
- Full HD video shooting mode (1080/24p)
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RX100 II with mounted grip
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Hasselblad Stellar and Stellar II
On 23 July 2013, Swedish luxury camera manufacturer Hasselblad announced the 'Stellar', a compact camera based on the DSC-RX100, incorporating a 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 camera had a new Bionz X processor, as used in the Sony Alpha 77 II, and a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens (24-70mm (35mm equivalent), f1.8-2.8) giving a wider angle of view (while curtailing the maximum equivalent focal length from 100mm to 70mm).[8] Unlike its predecessor, the RX100 II, it does not have Sony's multi-interface hotshoe (limiting flash photography to the small built-in unit), but includes a pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF).[9] The DSC-RX100 III has customizable functions. The viewfinder and rear LCD can be set to different displays. The RX100 III can be set manually with shutter speed and aperture fixed, but with Auto ISO (sensitivity) giving the correct metered exposure.[10]
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
In June 2015, Sony released the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, the mark-IV version of the RX-100.[11] Like its predecessors, it has the same 1-inch 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and ISO levels 12800. The RX-100 MARK-IV can now record 4K video in XAVC-S format with frame rates up to 24, 25, and 30 fps. However, due to extreme write speed and processing power, it can only record 5-minute 4K shots to prevent any serious damage to the camera.[12] It also features Slow-mo video recording and can capture up to 960 fps for NTSC mode and 1000 fps for PAL mode.[13]It is priced at US$950 MSRP.
Model differences
| Model | RX100 | RX100 II | RX100 III | RX100 IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 20.2Mpx Exmor CMOS 13.2mm x 8.8mm | 20.2Mpx Exmor R BSI-CMOS 13.2mm x 8.8mm | 20.2Mpx Exmor RS Stacked BSI-CMOS 13.2mm x 8.8mm | |
| Processor | Bionz | Bionz X | ||
| Lens Focal Length | 10.4 - 37.1mm (Equiv. 28-100mm) | 8.8 - 25.7mm (Equiv. 24-70mm) | ||
| Lens max Aperture | f/1.8 - 4.9 | f/1.8 - 2.8 | ||
| Shutter Speed | 30 ~ 1/2000 sec | 30 ~ 1/32000 sec | ||
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10 frames/s | 16 frames/s | ||
| Video record format | MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s) Full HD | MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s), XAVC S (50 Mbit/s) Full HD | MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s), XAVC S (100 Mbit/s) 4K video | |
| Video Sampling | Line skipping | Full-pixel readout | ||
| Slow Motion Video Record | No | Yes (240, 480, 960fps) | ||
| Professional Video edit | No | Picture Profile w/CineGamma, Timecode, Userbit | ||
| Custom minimum shutter spd. at Auto ISO |
No | Yes | ||
| Flexible Spot with Lock on AF | No | Yes | ||
| Continuous Eye-AF | No | Yes | ||
| LCD | 3 inch fixed | 3 inch tilting (+90/-40 deg.) | 3 inch tilting (+180/-45 deg.) | |
| EVF | No | Optional | Built-in | |
| Hot shoe | No | Multi-Interface | No | |
| Built-in ND filter | No | 3-stops | ||
| WiFi & NFC | No | Yes | ||
| Battery-life (CIPA standards) |
330 shots | 350 shots | 320 shots | 280 shots |
| Weight | 240g | 281g | 290g | 298g |
| Dimension | 102 x 58 x 36 mm | 102 x 58 x 38 mm | 102 x 58 x 41 mm | |
| Announced | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 27, 2013 | May 28, 2014 | Jun 10, 2015 |
References
- ↑ http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx100/specifications
- ↑ European Advanced Compact Camera 2012–2013 – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 _ EISA – The European Imaging and Sound Association
- ↑ "Best Inventions of the Year 2012". TIME. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
- ↑ Sony Global – Technology – CMOS Sensor Exmor
- ↑ Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
- ↑ "Sony Adds Two New Premium Compact Cameras to Acclaimed Cyber-shot RX Line". Sony Press Room. 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ http://store.sony.com/cyber-shot-digital-camera-rx100-iii-zid27-DSCRX100M3/B/cat-27-catid-All-Cyber-shot-R-Series-Cameras
- ↑ Edgar Alvarez (16 May 2014). "Meet Sony's RX100 III, a refined edition of its excellent point-and-shoot".
- ↑ Zach Honig. "Sony RX100 III review: a fantastic point-and-shoot, but it'll cost you". Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ↑ "Sony DSC-RX100 III First Impression Review". Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ↑ "Sony's Press Release text for the unveiling of RX100 mark IV and RX10 mark II". Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ↑ Digital Photography Review. "Re: RX100 Overheating During Video". Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ↑ Lori Grunin. "Sony RX100 IV: Small camera, big video". Retrieved 23 August 2015.
External links
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Media related to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 at Wikimedia Commons - Media related to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II at Wikimedia Commons
- Sony Singapore – Cyber-shot™ DSC-RX100 – Power in your pocket (microsite – Product developers interview)
- Cyber-shot Digital Camera DSC-RX100 – Sony US
- DSC-RX100 – Sony UK
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II:
- Cyber-shot Digital Camera RX100 II - Sony US
Hasselblad Stellar: