We take a look at the new Sony RX1 - the first full frame compact digital camera.
| Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 in Compact Cameras
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 | ||
| 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 |
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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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| File Type |
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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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12 Sep 2012 5:34PMThe design is very similar to that of the x10, minus viewfinder.
The built in thumb grip is a nice touch.
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12 Sep 2012 6:41PMQuote:The built in thumb grip is a nice touch.
The thumb grip, optical viewfinder, and lens hood are all optional accessories.
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13 Sep 2012 6:08PM-
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23 Sep 2012 4:24PMI do wonder of this is Sony edging into a small compact full frame interchangeable lens camera?
If the optical viewfinder has a visible focus indicator (LED) it will prove popular but it looks too high when sat on top of the Thumb rest will prove expensive.
Can we expect to see a 50mm version following on as well?
It will be in high quality DSLR price category so suspect it will not fly off the shelves - time will tell and I for one will be watching as it would certainly be good for my street & landscape work.
Ian
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14 Dec 2012 11:48AMSo, for me, the optional electronic viewfinder would be a " must have " as I found it impossible to compose / focus using the screen
The 35mm lens is very good, but it is a Zeiss ! !
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