Sony has officially announced the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, a full-frame compact camera with a fixed 35mm F2 lens. The camera features a 36x24mm CMOS sensor and a leaf shutter for near-silent operation. It includes a manual aperture ring and dedicated exposure compensation dial for direct manual control. It can also capture video at frame rates of up to 1080p60 and includes a series of video-friendly features.
Price | Where to Buy | Specs | Release Date
Sony DSC-RX1 Price
The price for Sony DSC-RX1 is $2,799.00.
Where to Buy Sony DSC-RX1
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| Amazon.com | Buy Now |
| B&H Photo Video | Buy Now |
Sony DSC-RX1 Specifications
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| Body type | Compact |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Other resolutions | 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 24.3 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 24.7 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Color filter array | RGB Primary color |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| White balance presets | 9 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization notes | Digital (Movies only) |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 35 mm |
| Optical zoom | 1× |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes, built -in LED type |
| Digital zoom | Yes (14x) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 25 cm (9.84″) |
| Number of focus points | 25 |
| Lens mount | None |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,229,000 |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | None |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
| Flash range | 6 m |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | Yes (2.5, 5 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Videography features | |
| Format |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Videography notes | AVCHD: 28M PS (1920×1080, 60p/50p), 24M FX (1920×1080, 60i/50i), 17M FH (1920×1080, 60i/50i), 24M FX (1920×1080, 24p/25p), 17M FH (1920×1080, 24p/25p) |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini) |
| Wireless | EyeFi |
| Remote control | No |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery and charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | No |
| GPS | None |
Sony DSC-RX1 Release Date
The Sony DSC-RX1 will be available in October, 2012.