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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series#Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

{{Short description|Digital camera series}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series is a high-end compact camera part of the wider Sony RX series. It started with the DSC-RX100, announced on 6 June 2012,{{cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx100|title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100: Digital Photography Review|website=dpreview.com|access-date=23 December 2018}} and is part of the Cyber-shot RX line of digital cameras made by Sony. Seven annual generations have been released so far until 2019, all equipped with a one-inch 20-Megapixel image sensor and rotary knob around the lens. Filming at up to 1080p (Full HD) at 60fps is supported by the first three generations, the third additionally with 720p at 120fps, and up to 2160p (4K) at 30fps and 1080p at 120fps high frame rate video since the fourth.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 (original)

{{Infobox camera

| camera_name = Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

| image = Sony DSC-RX100.jpg

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| maker = Sony

| type = Large sensor fixed-lens camera

| sensor_type = Exmor CMOS sensor

| sensor_size = 1{{nbhyph}}inch format, {{val|13.2}}{{space|thin}}{{times}}{{space|thin}}{{val|8.8|u=mm}}, 3:2{{nbsp}}aspect ratio

| sensor_maker = Sony

| recording_medium = Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

| res = {{val|20.2|u=MP}}

| lens_mount =

| vidrecord = US: AVCHD 2.0, MP4, Video Mode: AVCHD: 28M PS (1920×1080, 60p) / 24M FX (1920×1080, 60i ) / 17M FH (1920×1080, 60i) MP4: 12M (1440×1080, 30 fps) / 3M VGA (640×480 30 fps)
UK: 1920×1080 50p Approx. 28 Mbps) (AVCHD), (1920×1080 50i Approx. 24 Mbps) (AVCHD), 1920×1080 50i Approx. 17 Mbps) (AVCHD), 1440×1080 30 fps Fine Approx. 12 Mbps) (MP4), 640×480 30 fps Approx. 3 Mbps) (VGA)

| lens = Non-interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens

| focus = Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus

AF Modes: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking)

| exposure = Exposure/metering

| flash = Pop-up, tiltable

| frame_rate = US: 60p, UK: 50p

| shutter = iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000)

| shutter_speeds = 10 fps at 20.2 MP

| f-numbers = Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): Still 16:9 29-105mm / Still 4:3 30-108 mm / Still 3:2 28-100 mm / Still 1:1 36-127 mm / Movie 16:9 29-105 mm (Std), 33-120 mm (Active) / Movie 4:3 36–128 mm (Std), 41-146 mm (Active)

| shutterRange = 1/2000-30" and BULB Mode

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| viewfinder = None

| speedRange =

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| rearLCD = 3 in. (7.6 cm) / 1,229k dots TFT (3:2)

| storage =

| battery = Lithium-ion NP-BX1

| dimensions = 4 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 7/16 in.
(101.6 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.9 mm)

| weight = 8.5 oz (240 g) with battery

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| made_in = Japan and China

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The original RX100 was named as the  "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013"  by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA)[http://www.eisa.eu/award/35/european-advanced-compact-camera-2012-2013.html European Advanced Compact Camera 2012–2013 – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 _ EISA – The European Imaging and Sound Association] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818233218/http://www.eisa.eu/award/35/european-advanced-compact-camera-2012-2013.html |date=18 August 2012 }} and one of the 'Best Inventions of 2012' by TIME.{{cite magazine|title=Best Inventions of the Year 2012|url=https://techland.time.com/2012/11/01/best-inventions-of-the-year-2012/slide/sony-rx100-digital-camera/|magazine=Time|access-date=2013-05-08|date=2012-11-01|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924043325/http://techland.time.com/2012/11/01/best-inventions-of-the-year-2012/slide/sony-rx100-digital-camera/|archive-date=24 September 2014}}

;Specifications:

  • 1 in. type (13.2 mm × 8.8 mm) CMOS Exmor 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.[http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/technology/technology/theme/cmos_01.html Sony Global – Technology – CMOS Sensor Exmor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815120145/http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/technology/technology/theme/cmos_01.html |date=15 August 2012 }}
  • 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, {{F/}}1.8-{{F/}}4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.[http://www.sony.co.in/article/209039/section/product/product/hdr-sr10e 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 [10.4–37.1 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

{{anchor|DSC-RX100M2}}Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

In June 2013, Sony unveiled a new edition of the camera called the RX100 II.{{cite web|title=Sony Adds Two New Premium Compact Cameras to Acclaimed Cyber-shot RX Line|url=https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-adds-two-new-premium-compact-cameras-to-acclaimed-cyber-shot-rx-line/|work=Sony Press Room|access-date=2013-07-26|date=2013-07-23|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901224959/https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-adds-two-new-premium-compact-cameras-to-acclaimed-cyber-shot-rx-line/|archive-date=1 September 2013}} New features included:

File:Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 II Front.jpg|RX100 II with mounted grip

File:Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 II Back.jpg

{{anchor|Stellar|Stellar Special Edition|Stellar II}}Hasselblad Stellar and Stellar II

On 23 July 2013, Swedish luxury camera manufacturer Hasselblad 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-RX100 II.

{{anchor|DSC-RX100M3}}Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III was released in June 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://store.sony.com/cyber-shot-digital-camera-rx100-iii-zid27-DSCRX100M3/B/cat-27-catid-All-Cyber-shot-R-Series-Cameras|title = Cyber-Shot; Digital Still Camera; Black | DSC-RX100M3 | Sony US}}

The camera had a new Bionz X processor, as used in the Sony Alpha 77 II, and a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens (24-70mm (35mm equivalent), {{f/}}1.8-2.8) giving a wider angle of view (while curtailing the maximum equivalent focal length from 100mm to 70mm).{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-iii/ |title=Meet Sony's RX100 III, a refined edition of its excellent point-and-shoot |author=Edgar Alvarez |date=16 May 2014}} 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 electronic viewfinder (EVF).{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/07/11/sony-rx100-iii-review/ |title=Sony RX100 III review: a fantastic point-and-shoot, but it'll cost you |author=Zach Honig |access-date=14 July 2014}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100-m3/5 |title=Sony DSC-RX100 III First Impression Review |access-date=11 June 2014}}

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| File:Sony DSC-RX100M3 front view 20190704.jpg

| File:Sony RX100 III Physical Features.jpg

{{anchor|DSC-RX100M4}}Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

{{main article|Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV}}

In June 2015, Sony released the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV.{{cite web |url=http://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-electronics/2015/sonys-rx100-iv-and-rx10-ii-cameras-bring-professio.html |title=Sony's Press Release text for the unveiling of RX100 mark IV and RX10 mark II |access-date=23 August 2015}} Like its predecessors, it has the same 1.0-type ("1-inch") 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and ISO up to 12800. The RX-100 IV can now record 4K video 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42183044 |title=Re: RX100 Overheating During Video |author=Digital Photography Review |access-date= 23 August 2015}} It also features Slow-mo video recording and can capture up to 960 fps for NTSC mode and 1000 fps for PAL mode.{{cite web |url=http://www.cnet.com/products/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-iv/ |title=Sony RX100 IV: Small camera, big video |author=Lori Grunin |access-date=23 August 2015}}

{{anchor|DSC-RX100M5}}Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

On 6 October 2016, Sony announced the RX100 V.{{cite web | url = http://sonyaddict.com/2016/10/06/sony-rx100-v-press-release/ | title = Sony RX100 V Press Release | date = 2016-10-06 | work = Sony Addict | first = Louis | last = Ferreira }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://presscentre.sony.eu/pressreleases/sony-announces-new-addition-to-acclaimed-line-of-cyber-shot-r-rx-cameras-1594341|title=Sony Announces New Addition to Acclaimed Line of Cyber-shot RX Cameras|date=6 October 2016|website=Sony European Press Centre}} 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.

Following the release of the RX100 VI, an updated version of the RX100 V called the RX100 VA was released with improvements such as an increased buffer and processor.

{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/8036228182/sony-replaces-rx100-v-with-rx100-va-bringing-rx100-vi-processor-and-firmware|title=Sony replaces RX100 V with RX100 VA, bringing RX100 VI processor and firmware}}

{{anchor|DSC-RX100M6}}Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

On 5 June 2018, Sony announced the RX100 VI.{{cite web | url = https://photorumors.com/2018/06/05/sony-rx100-vi-compact-camera-with-24-200mm-zoom-announced/ | title = Sony RX100 VI 20MP compact camera with 24-200mm zoom announced, priced at $1,200 | work = Photo Rumors | date = 2018-06-05 }}{{cite web | url = http://sonyaddict.com/2018/06/05/sony-rx100vi-press-release/ | title = Sony RX100VI Press Release | date = 2018-06-05 | work = Sony Addict | first = Louis | last = Ferreira }} In this iteration, Sony introduced a new ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mmi {{F/}}2.8 – {{F/}}4.5 lens zoom lens. In addition, Sony once again improved the auto focus performance, improving the auto focus speed to .03 seconds.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-electronics/2018/sonys-new-rx100-vi-combines-versatile-24200mm-large-aperture-high-magnification-zoom-lens-with-worlds-fastest-af-speed.html|title=Sony's New RX100 VI Combines Versatile 24-200mm Large Aperture, High Magnification Zoom Lens with World's Fastest AF Speed|date=5 June 2018|website=Sony.com Press Release}} Other performance improvements in continuous shooting and 4K motion video were also made.

{{anchor|DSC-RX100M7}}Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

File:Sony RX100 VII (1).jpg

On 25 July 2019, Sony announced the RX100 VII.{{cite web | url = https://photorumors.com/2019/07/25/sony-rx100-vii-camera-officially-announced-with-a9-level-speed-performance-there-is-no-new-rx100-v-model/ | date = 2019-07-25 | title = Sony RX100 VII camera officially announced with a9 level speed performance (there is no new RX100 V model) | work = Photo Rumors}}{{cite web | url = http://sonyaddict.com/2019/07/25/sony-rx100vii-announced/ | date = 2019-07-25 | title = Sony RX100VII Announced | first = Louis | last = Ferreira | work = Sony Addict }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-electronics/2019/sony-brings-new-level-of-power-to-premium-compact-camera-lineup-with-introduction-of-the-rx100-vii.html|title=Sony Brings New Level of Power to Premium Compact Camera Line-up with Introduction of the RX100 VII|date=25 July 2019|website=Sony.com Press Release}} New features include unlimited video duration (previously {{val|30|u=min}}) and a 3.5mm TRS stereo mini{{nbsp}}jack for connecting an external microphone (previously none).

Model comparison

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! Model

! RX100

! RX100 II

! RX100 III

! RX100 IV

! RX100 V

! RX100 VI

! RX100 VII

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! Announced

|6 Jun 2012

27 Jun 201328 May 201410 Jun 20156 Oct 2016{{cite web |url=https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-announces-new-addition-to-acclaimed-line-of-cyber-shot-rx-cameras/ |title=Sony Announces New Addition to Acclaimed Line of Cyber-shot® RX Cameras – Sony |access-date=2018-01-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023221014/https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-announces-new-addition-to-acclaimed-line-of-cyber-shot-rx-cameras/ |archive-date=23 October 2016 }}

|5 June 2018

|25 Jul 2019

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! Sensor

|20.1Mpx Exmor CMOS
13.2mm x 8.8mm

colspan="2"|20.1Mpx Exmor R BSI-CMOS
13.2mm x 8.8mm		colspan="4"|20.1Mpx Exmor RS
Stacked BSI-CMOS
13.2mm x 8.8mm
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! Processor

|colspan="2"|Bionz

colspan="5" |Bionz X
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! Lens focal length

|colspan="2"|10.4{{snd}}37.1mm
(Equiv. 28{{snd}}100mm, {{f/}}4.8{{snd}}13.2)

colspan="3" |8.8{{snd}}25.7mm
(Equiv. 24{{snd}}70mm, {{f/}}4.8{{snd}}7.6)		colspan="2"| 9.0{{snd}}72mm
(Equiv. 24{{snd}}200mm, {{f/}}7.6{{snd}}12.2)
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! Lens max aperture

|colspan="2"|{{f/}}1.8{{snd}}4.9

colspan="3" |{{f/}}1.8{{snd}}2.8

| colspan="2"| {{f/}}2.8{{snd}}4.5

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! Shutter speed

|colspan="3"|30 ~ 1/2000 sec

colspan="4" |30 ~ 1/32000 sec
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! Max continuous shooting

|colspan="3"|10 frames/s

16 frames/scolspan="2" |24 frames/s20 frames/s
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! Video record format

|colspan="2"|MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s)
Full HD

MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s),
XAVC S (50 Mbit/s) Full HD		colspan="4" |MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s),
XAVC S (100 Mbit/s) 4K video
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! Video duration limit

|colspan="6"|{{val|30|u=min}} (RX 100 IV: 30 min Full HD, 5 min 4k)

colspan="1"|{{val|781|u=min}}
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! Video sampling

|colspan="2"|Line skipping

colspan="5" |Full-pixel readout
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! Slow motion video

|colspan="3"|No

colspan="2" |Yes
(240, 480, 960fps)		colspan="2" | Yes
(250, 500, 1000fps)
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! Professional video edit

|colspan="3"|No

colspan="4" |Picture Profile w/CineGamma,
Timecode, Userbit
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! Custom minimum shutter speed at Auto ISO

|colspan="3"|No

colspan="4" |Yes
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!AF points

| colspan="4" |25

| colspan="2" |315

|357

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!AF type

| colspan="4" |Contrast Detect

| colspan="3"|Phase Detect

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! Flexible spot with lock on AF

|colspan="3"|No

colspan="4" |Yes
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! Continuous eye-AF

|colspan="3"|No

colspan="4" |Yes
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! LCD

|3 inch fixed

3 inch tilting (+90/-40 deg.)colspan="3" |3 inch tilting (+180/-45 deg.)colspan="2" |3 inch tilting (+180/-90 deg.)
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! EVF

|No

Optionalcolspan="5" |Built-in
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! Hot shoe

|No

Multi-Interfacecolspan="5" |No
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! Built-in ND filter

| colspan="2"|No

colspan="3" |3-stopscolspan="2" |No
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! Microphone input

|colspan="6"|No

colspan="1" |Yes
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! WiFi and NFC

|No

colspan="6" |Yes
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! Battery-life
(CIPA standards)

|330 shots

350 shots320 shots280 shots|220 shots240 shots260 shots
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! Weight

|240g

281g290g298g299g

|301g

302g
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! Dimensions

|102 x 58 x 36 mm

102 x 58 x 38 mmcolspan="4" |102 x 58 x 41 mm

|102 x 58 x 43 mm

See also

References

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External links

  • {{commons category-inline|Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100}}
  • {{commons category-inline|Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Mark II}}
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100 Support for DSC-RX100 - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m2 Support for DSC-RX100M2 - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m3 Support for DSC-RX100M3 - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m3g Support for DSC-RX100M3G - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m4 Support for DSC-RX100M4 - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m5 Support for DSC-RX100M5 - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m5a Support for DSC-RX100M5A - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m6 Support for DSC-RX100M6 - Sony USA]
  • [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dsc-rx-series/dsc-rx100m7 Support for DSC-RX100M7 - Sony USA]

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