Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series is a high-end compact camera part of the wider Sony RX series. It started with the DSC-RX100, announced on 6 June 2012, [1] and is part of the Cyber-shot RX line of digital cameras made by Sony. Seven annual generations have been released so far until 2019, all equipped with a one-inch 20-Megapixel image sensor and rotary knob around the lens. Filming at up to 1080p (Full HD) at 60fps is supported by the first three generations, the third additionally with 720p at 120fps, and up to 2160p (4K) at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps high frame rate video since the fourth.

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Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 (original)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Sony DSC-RX100.jpg
Overview
Maker Sony
Type Large sensor fixed-lens camera
Lens
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)
Sensor/medium
Sensor type Exmor CMOS sensor
Sensor size 1‑inch format, 13.2  ×  8.8 mm, 3:2  aspect ratio
Sensor makerSony
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
Focusing
FocusSingle-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/metering
Exposure Exposure/metering
Flash
Flash Pop-up, tiltable
Shutter
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 speed range1/2000-30" and BULB Mode
Shutter speeds 10 fps at 20.2 MP
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None
General
Video recordingUS: 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)
LCD screen3 in. (7.6 cm) / 1,229k dots TFT (3:2)
BatteryLithium-ion NP-BX1
Dimensions 4 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 7/16 in.
(101.6 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.9 mm)
Weight 8.5 oz (240 g) with battery
Made in Japan and China

The original RX100 was named as the  "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013"  by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) [2] and one of the 'Best Inventions of 2012' by TIME. [3]

Specifications

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

In June 2013, Sony unveiled a new edition of the camera called the RX100 II. [6] New features included:

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-RX100 II.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III 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), f/1.8-2.8) 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]

RX100 Mark III with attachment grip. Sony DSC-RX100M3 front view 20190704.jpg
RX100 Mark III with attachment grip.
A DSC-RX100 III camera showing the extended positions of the lens, flash, electronic viewfinder, and LCD panel. Sony RX100 III Physical Features.jpg
A DSC-RX100 III camera showing the extended positions of the lens, flash, electronic viewfinder, and LCD panel.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

In June 2015, Sony released the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. [11] Like its predecessors, it has the same 1.0-type ("1-inch") 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and ISO up to 12800. The RX-100 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]

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

On 6 October 2016, Sony announced the RX100 V. [14] In this update, Sony improved the performance of the camera claiming the world's fastest auto focus, the world's most auto focus points, and the world's fastest continuous shooting for a compact fixed-lens camera. [15] Sony's claim of fastest auto focusing speed is that the camera can lock in focus in as little as .05 seconds. Sony increased the number of focus points taken per shot to 315, and also improved continuous shooting performance enabling up to 150 continuous shots to be taken at the full 20.1 megapixels at 24 frames per second. [15]

Following the release of the RX100 VI, an updated version of the RX100 V called the RX100 VA was released with improvements such as an increased buffer and processor. [16]

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

On 5 June 2018, Sony announced the RX100 VI. [17] [18] In this iteration, Sony introduced a new ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mmif/2.8 – f/4.5 lens zoom lens. In addition, Sony once again improved the auto focus performance, improving the auto focus speed to .03 seconds. [19] Other performance improvements in continuous shooting and 4K motion video were also made.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

On 25 July 2019, Sony announced the RX100 VII. [20] [21] [22] New features include unlimited video duration (previously 30 min) and a 3.5mm TRS stereo mini jack for connecting an external microphone (previously none).

Model comparison

ModelRX100RX100 IIRX100 IIIRX100 IVRX100 VRX100 VIRX100 VII
Announced6 Jun 201227 Jun 201328 May 201410 Jun 20156 Oct 2016 [23] 5 June 2018 [19] 25 Jul 2019 [22]
Sensor20.1Mpx Exmor CMOS
13.2mm x 8.8mm		20.1Mpx Exmor R BSI-CMOS
13.2mm x 8.8mm		20.1Mpx Exmor RS
Stacked BSI-CMOS
13.2mm x 8.8mm
ProcessorBionzBionz X
Lens focal length10.4 –37.1mm
(Equiv. 28 –100mm, f/4.8 –13.2)		8.8 –25.7mm
(Equiv. 24 –70mm, f/4.8 –7.6)		9.0 –72mm
(Equiv. 24 –200mm, f/7.6 –12.2)
Lens max aperturef/1.8 –4.9f/1.8 –2.8f/2.8 –4.5
Shutter speed30 ~ 1/2000 sec30 ~ 1/32000 sec
Max continuous shooting 10 frames/s16 frames/s24 frames/s20 frames/s
Video record formatMPEG-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 duration limit30 min (RX 100 IV: 30 min Full HD, 5 min 4k)781 min
Video samplingLine skippingFull-pixel readout
Slow motion videoNoYes
(240, 480, 960fps)		Yes
(250, 500, 1000fps)
Professional video editNoPicture Profile w/CineGamma,
Timecode, Userbit
Custom minimum shutter speed at Auto ISONoYes
AF points25315357
AF typeContrast DetectPhase Detect
Flexible spot with lock on AFNoYes
Continuous eye-AFNoYes
LCD 3 inch fixed3 inch tilting (+90/-40 deg.)3 inch tilting (+180/-45 deg.)3 inch tilting (+180/-90 deg.)
EVF NoOptionalBuilt-in
Hot shoe NoMulti-InterfaceNo
Built-in ND filterNo3-stopsNo
Microphone inputNoYes
WiFi and NFCNoYes
Battery-life
(CIPA standards)		330 shots350 shots320 shots280 shots220 shots240 shots260 shots
Weight240g281g290g298g299g301g302g
Dimensions102 x 58 x 36 mm102 x 58 x 38 mm102 x 58 x 41 mm102 x 58 x 43 mm

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References

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  5. ↑ Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
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