The Sony
Cyber-shot
Cyber-shot is Sony's line of point-and-shoot digital cameras introduced in 1996. Cyber-shot model names use a DSC prefix, which is an initialism for "Digital Still Camera". Many Cyber-shot models feature Carl Zeiss trademarked lenses, while othe ...
DSC-RX100 series is a high-end
compact camera
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series. It started with the DSC-RX100, announced on 6 June 2012, and is part of the
Cyber-shot
Cyber-shot is Sony's line of point-and-shoot digital cameras introduced in 1996. Cyber-shot model names use a DSC prefix, which is an initialism for "Digital Still Camera". Many Cyber-shot models feature Carl Zeiss trademarked lenses, while othe ...
RX line of digital cameras made by
Sony
, commonly stylized as SONY, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. As a major technology company, it operates as one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional ...
. Seven annual generations have been released so far until 2019, all equipped with a
one-inch 20-
Megapixel
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In most digital display devices, pixels are the smal ...
image sensor and
rotary knob around the lens. Filming at up to
1080p
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(Full HD) at 60
fps
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is supported by the first three generations, the third additionally with 720p at 120fps, and up to
2160p
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(4K) at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps
high frame rate
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The frame rate for motion picture film cameras was typically 24 frames per second (fps) with multiple flashes on ...
video since the fourth.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 (original)
The original RX100 was named as the "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013" by the
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(EISA) and one of the 'Best Inventions of 2012' by
''TIME''.
Since then, Sony has introduced new RX100 models almost one per year.
;Specifications:
* 1 in. type (13.2 mm × 8.8 mm) CMOS
Exmor
Exmor is the name of a technology Sony implemented on some of their CMOS image sensors. It performs on-chip analog/digital signal conversion and two-step noise reduction in parallel on each column of the CMOS sensor.
Exmor RS is the world's ...
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.
* 10 fps
burst shooting capability at 20.2 MP resolution.
*
M, A, S, P modes available
* Tiltable pop-up flash, allowing
bounce flash.
* Large maximum aperture, 1.8-4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.
* Focus peaking display available.
* 3.6× optical zoom, Carl Zeiss T* Vario Sonnar lens (28–100 mm 35mm equivalent focal length range
0.4–37.1 mm actual focal length
* 3 in. TFT LCD (fixed) with 1.29 million dots, using RGBW configuration
* RAW shooting possible (giving enhanced post-capture image editing options)
* FULL HD video shooting (AVCHD, 50 fps)
File:Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 at Zanzi Bar, Kempinski, Ajman.JPG, Two Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100s
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
In June 2013, Sony unveiled a new edition of the camera, called DSC-RX100 II (model number DSC-RX100M2, also referred to as "RX100 Mark 2").
New features included:
* 20.2-megapixel 1 in. type
Exmor R
Exmor is the name of a technology Sony implemented on some of their CMOS image sensors. It performs on-chip analog/digital signal conversion and two-step noise reduction in parallel on each column of the CMOS sensor.
Exmor RS is the world's ...
CMOS sensor, notable for being a
back-illuminated sensor
Comparison of simplified back-illuminated and front-illuminated pixel cross-sections
A back-illuminated sensor, also known as backside illumination (BI) sensor, is a type of digital image sensor that uses a novel arrangement of the imaging elemen ...
* Maximum native ISO mode expanded to 12800 (approx. 40% more light sensitivity)
* Tiltable LCD (+84°/−45°)
*
Multi Interface Shoe
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Overview
The ''Multi Interface ...
*
Wi-Fi
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connectivity
*
NFC
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Sports
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* Nati ...
connectivity
*
Full HD
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video shooting mode (1080/24p)
File:Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 II Front.jpg, RX100 II with mounted grip
File:Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 II Back.jpg
Hasselblad Stellar and Stellar II
On 23 July 2013, Swedish luxury camera manufacturer
Hasselblad
Victor Hasselblad AB is a Swedish manufacturer of medium format cameras, photographic equipment and image scanners based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company originally became known for its classic analog medium-format cameras that used a waist- ...
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.
The camera had a new Bionz X processor, as used in the
Sony Alpha 77
The Sony α77 was the flagship for Sony's midrange Alpha SLT camera line.
The successor to the Sony A700, it is equipped with a 24.3 MP APS-C HD CMOS sensor and has a 12-fps burst-shooting mode.
The camera is fitted with Sony's patented “t ...
II, and a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens (24-70mm (35mm equivalent), 1.8-2.8) giving a wider angle of view (while curtailing the maximum equivalent focal length from 100mm to 70mm). 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
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electronic viewfinder (EVF). 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.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
In June 2015, Sony released the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, the mark-IV version of the RX-100. Like its predecessors, it has the same 1-inch 20.2 megapixel
CMOS
Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS, pronounced "sea-moss", ) is a type of metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) fabrication process that uses complementary and symmetrical pairs of p-type and n-type MOSFE ...
sensor and ISO levels 12800. The RX-100 MARK-IV can now record
4K video
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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. It also features
Slow-mo video recording and can capture up to 960 fps for NTSC mode and 1000 fps for PAL mode.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
On 6 October 2016, Sony announced the RX100 V.
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.
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.
This was updated with improvements such as an increased buffer and processor following the release of RX100 VI
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
On 5 June 2018, Sony announced the RX100 VI.
In this iteration, Sony introduced a new ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm
i 2.8 – 4.5 lens zoom lens. In addition, Sony once again improved the auto focus performance, improving the auto focus speed to .03 seconds.
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.
New features include unlimited video duration (previously ) and a 3.5mm TRS stereo
minijack
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for connecting an external microphone (previously none).
Model differences
References
External links
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* {{commons category-inline, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II
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
RX100
Cameras introduced in 2012
Digital cameras with CMOS image sensor