The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 is the only compact digital camera with fixed lens with a full-frame sensor, have a look at our sample photos from this premium camera. Updated.
| Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 in Compact Cameras
We take a look at the new Sony Cyber-shot 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. We've taken a number of sample photos at different ISO settings, and will be posting our full review shortly. Updated with additional sample photos: 29/01/13.
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/22 aperture lens ring (closest to body) surrounds 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. Mode 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 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.
The camera uses menus that are very similar to Sony's Alpha cameras, making it easy to navigate and change settings, particularly if you've used other Sony Alpha Digital SLRs. A built in pop-up flash is found in the body, as well as a standard ISO flash hot-shoe. A microphone socket is included for anyone interested in using it for video recording.
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 Other sample images
Image quality is impressive even at the highest ISO setting of ISO25600. With such usable results, it's surprising that the camera doesn't offer a boosted ISO setting of ISO51200.
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 ISO test images
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 White-balance test images
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 Photos of Equipment
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 Specifications
| Manufacturer | Sony | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 0x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| 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 | |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3in | |
| Screen resolution | 1,229,000 dots | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 20cm | |
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/2000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |
| Bulb mode | No Data | |
| Exp modes |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 25600 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-3 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 5fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| 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 | ||
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 220shots | |
| 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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Photographs taken using the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1
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26 Jan 2013 11:15AMThis looks like it has been in a paper shredder collector, or has some one at epz towers not been using their anti dandruff shampoo, I think we should be told
Scope for presentational improvement me thinks
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30 Jan 2013 4:36PMQuote:I just noticed too...not very sharp (WB test pics
Yes I noticed that too, I'll need to re-shoot, in the meantime we've uploaded more sample photos here: (click images)
https://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/item/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx1-4809
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1 Feb 2013 11:57AMQuote:I just noticed too...not very sharp (WB test pics
We've re-shot the WB test pics and re-uploaded, thanks.
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