Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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| caption = Sony DSC-RX1 with built-in Zeiss Lens.

| maker = Sony

| type = Large sensor fixed-lens camera

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| sensor_size = 35.8 x 23.8mm (Full Frame)

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| rearLCD = 3 inches with 1,229,000 dots

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| battery = NP-BX1

| dimensions = 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76 inches)

| weight = 482g including battery

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| date = Sept 12 2012

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a series of premium fixed-lens full-frame digital compact cameras made by Sony as part of its Cyber-shot line.

The DSC-RX1 was announced in September 2012.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx1|title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1: Digital Photography Review|website=www.dpreview.com}} The DSC-RX1R, released in 2013, is a variant of the Sony DSC-RX1 without anti-aliasing filter in front of the image sensor. In 2015, both models were succeeded by the DSC-RX1R II.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

The DSC-RX1 was the world's first fixed-lens, full-frame digital compact camera, and as of its announcement, was the world's smallest full-frame digital camera but is also considerably more expensive than most other compact cameras.{{cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx1/ |title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Review: Digital Photography Review |publisher=Dpreview.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-05}} It was announced in September 2012.

=Notable features=

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The DSC-RX1 features a 35 mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens with leaf shutter capable of a minimum shutter speed of 1/2000 s (for apertures 2.0 to 4.0), 1/3200 s (for apertures down to 5.6), and even 1/4000 s (for smaller apertures down to 22). The camera is equipped with a 24.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, and it includes a new Multi Interface Shoe{{cite web|url=http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666487155 |title=Sony Cyber-shot RX1 | 35mm Full Frame Digital Camera | DSC-RX1/B Review | Sony Store |publisher=Store.sony.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-05}} that is physically compatible with the ISO 518 standard hot shoe, with electrical contacts for newer Sony shoe-mounted accessories as well as compatibility with the proprietary iISO flash shoe via the ADP-MAA adapter.{{cite web|url=http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666487877 |title=Sony Multi Interface Shoe Adapter | ADP-MAA Review | Sony Store |publisher=Store.sony.com |date=2009-04-17 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}

=DxO Mark=

Based on DxOMark Sensor Scores (performance), the Sony DSC-RX1 got the best overall score among high-end compact cameras and mirror-less cameras tested with 93 scored, and even the Sony DSC-RX1's overall score is just behind the full-frame DSLR of Nikon D800, Nikon D800E and Nikon D600, with 96 and 94 respectively.{{cite web |url=http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Sony-Cyber-shot-RX1-Carl-Zeiss-Sonnar-T-2-35-review-Is-this-the-ultimate-moderate-wide-angle-lens/Measurement |title=Sony Cyber-shot RX1 / Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35 review: Is this the ultimate moderate wide-angle lens? |work=dxomark.com |accessdate=April 22, 2013}}

Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R, released in 2013, is a variant of the Sony DSC-RX1 without anti-aliasing filter in front of the image sensor. This can slightly increase the effective resolution at the expense of possibly more moiré in areas with fine repeating textures.{{cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx1r |title=Sony Cyber-shot RX1R Preview |accessdate=2013-07-27}}

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Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

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| image = Sony Cyber shot DSC RX1R II camera.jpg

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| caption = RX1R II with a 35 mm lens and Ø49 filter

| maker = Sony

| type = Compact

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| sensor_size = 35.9 x 24 mm (full frame)

| sensor_maker = Sony

| recording_medium = SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card, Memory Stick Pro Duo

| res = 7952 x 5304 (42 megapixels)

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| farea = Hybrid autofocus system with 399 phase detect and 25 cross type contrast detect focus points

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| cont = 5 frames/second

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| magnification = 0.74

| coverage = 100%

| speedRange = 50–102400

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| rearLCD = 3 inches with 1,228,800 dots

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| dimensions = 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83 inches)

| weight = 507 g including battery

| price = $3200

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The DSC-RX1R II was announced by Sony on October 14, 2015.{{cite web|access-date=2022-09-25|title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Review|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx1r-ii|website=PCMag}}{{cite web|access-date=2022-09-25|title=Sony RX1R II review|url=https://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/reviews/compact-cameras/sony-rx1r-ii-review|website=What Digital Camera}}{{cite web|access-date=2022-09-25|title=Ultra-compact: Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II review|url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/rx1r-ii-review|website=Digital Photography Review}}

It is the first camera in mass production featuring a continuously variable optical low pass filter. In contrast with conceptually related technology debuted in the Pentax K-3 and subsequently carried by other Pentax models, Sony's technology works at any shutter speed.{{cite web|first1=Amy|last1=Davies|access-date=2022-09-25|title=Sony RX1R II review|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/sony-rx1r-ii-1315972/review|date=29 February 2016|website=TechRadar}}

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