Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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    Highlights

    • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 was announced in 2013 and is a Full Frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 24.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony RX1R II
    Compare
    		October
    2015    		 42.4 MP
    Full Frame    		 50 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX1R
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    		June
    2013    		 24.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX1 February
    2013    		 24.3 MP
    Full Frame    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    1,229k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Large Sensor
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
    •   High DxO Overall Score - 93
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Price
    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,229k dot resolution.

    Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic and optical viewfinder can be attached.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 852 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

    Sony RX1R II
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    Full Frame

    42.4 MP

    Sony RX1R
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    Full Frame

    24.3 MP

    Leica Q3
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    Full Frame

    60.3 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel SL1
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76"). It weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    113 mm (4.45")

    65 mm (2.56")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and give score of 65 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    GOOD
    78

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 78 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   High DxO Overall Score - 93

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 68 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    70

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    73

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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