Sony RX1 Hands-On First-Look Preview

We take a look at the new Sony RX1 - the first 35mm full frame compact digital camera with fixed lens, it features the same 24.3 megapixel sensor as the Sony Alpha A99, and offers 5fps continuous shooting, a 3 inch screen, built in pop-up flash, and Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 lens with 49mm filter thread. 

Sony Cyber-shot RX1 Key Features:

• 24.3mp Exmor sensor (same as alpha a99), same benefits to sensor development
• Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F/2 lens
• 20cm macro mode. 9 aperture blades for high class rounded bokeh
• f/2 - f/11 aperutre lens ring (closest to body) surround lens
• Macro ring (middle), focusing ring (at front)
• AA lens (advanced aspherical lens)
• BIONZ processor (same as a99), exposure comp dial on top, copper coloured ring represents all the full frame models from sony. model dial on top. on/off/ flash hot shoe
• ISO50 - 102400*multiframe noise reduction (extended range normally 100 to 25600)
• Full HD PASM video, 24p
• Magnesium body, with customisable buttons, dial at front focus modes, control dial on top, control wheel at back
• 3 inch screen 1229k dot screen
• A number of new accessories will be available for the RX1: FDA-V1K OVF, lens hood, thumbgrip TGA-1, EVF available, leather case

The Sony RX1 is being shown with the optional accessories, including a lens-hood (LHP-1), Thumb grip (TGA-1), and an optical viewfinder kit (FDA-V1K). There will also be available an electronic viewfinder kit (FDA-EV1MK), using the same high resolution XGA Trufinder technology as the A99, A77, A65, NEX-7 and NEX-6. The lens has a minimum focal distance of 20cm from the focal plane when the lens ring is switched to macro mode.


Sony RX1 Sensor next to the Sony NEX APS-C sensor, and the 1.0 type sensor used in the Sony RX100.

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 Hands-On Photos of Equipment

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Lens
	Max Aperture	f/2
	35mm equivalent	35mm
	Optical Zoom	0x
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	24.3Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	6000
	Pixels (H)	4000
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	Full Frame
	Sensor Size (width)	35.8mm
	Sensor Size (height)	23.9mm
	Aspect Ratio	3:2 16:9
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	1,229,000 dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	20cm
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Spot Multi Centre
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/2000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	30sec
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes A
	Metering	Centre-weighted - Average Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 25600
	White balance	Auto Outdoors/Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-3
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	5fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 640x480 VGA 1440x1080
	Video FPS	50i, 50p, 25p
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	No
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC MS SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
	CIPA Rating	220
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC Adaptor AC-UD11, Micro USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Shoe Cap, Instruction Manual
Dimensions
	Weight	482g
	Width	113.3mm
	Height	65.4mm
	Depth	69.6mm

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