Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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    Highlights

    • 20.2 MP 1-inch Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 was announced in 2012 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.2 Megapixel [] sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

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

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 VII
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    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 VA
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    		July
    2018    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 VI
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    		June
    2018    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 V
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    		October
    2016    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 IV
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    		June
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 III
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    		May
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 II
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    		June
    2013    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony RX100 August
    2012    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    1,229k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

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

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   DxO Overall Score - 66

    Successor

    In 2013 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
    External Flash Connectivity vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 483 vs 390
    Higher DxO Overall Score 67 vs 66
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
    Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 330 shots
    DOWNGRADES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
    Higher Native ISO 160 vs 100
    Lower Native ISO 12,800 vs 25,600
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Lower DxO Color Depth 22.5 vs 22.6
    Heavier 281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz) vs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,229k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

    Sony RX100 VII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony RX100 VI
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony RX100 II
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Sony RX100 III
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony RX100 VA
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony RX100 V
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony RX100 IV
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Fujifilm XF1
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    2/3-inch

    12 MP

    Canon A810
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Olympus SH-3
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm X10
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    2/3-inch

    12 MP

    Canon SX130 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 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

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 330 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-RX100's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a built-in flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42"). It weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    102 mm (4.02")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    36 mm (1.42")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 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-RX100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

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

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and give score of 63 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
    63

    Sensor

    GOOD
    72

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 72 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 66

    Photo

    GOOD
    75

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 75 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   25 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 59 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    54

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 54 for Connectivity parameters.

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

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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