Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, made by Sony, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on Feb. 19, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.0 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 25 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-BX1

The battery of this camera can last up to 270 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Autofocus specs
Af center
Yes
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 25

Connectivity
HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 25.1
DXO dynamic range 14.3
DXO low light ISO 2534.0
DXO overall score 93.0

Exposure mode
AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General
AKA -
announced Feb. 19, 2013
Body type Large sensor compact
brand Sony
msrp $1,099.00
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
predecessor model

Lense
Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range n/a
Number of lenses -

Other features
GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features
AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Flash range 6.00 m
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical
Battery life 270 shots
Battery model NP-BX1
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 482 grs

Screen
Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor
Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Sensor resolution 24
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port
Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)

Viewfinder
viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder