Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 was announced in 2014 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Bridge camera with 20.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,440k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony RX10 IV Compare	September 2017	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,440k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony RX10 III Compare	March 2016	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony RX10 II Compare	June 2015	20.2 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony RX10	March 2014	20.2 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,440k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.

In 2015 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II.

Tilting screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,440k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 420 shots.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10's shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.20 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 has dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02"). It weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

129 mm (5.08")

88 mm (3.46")

88 mm (3.46")

102 mm (4.02")