Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

MPN: DSC-RX1/B  |  EAN: 5013493227538  |  Model: Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Price Information

£2,199.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 - DSC-RX1/B Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony  Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony  Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor ( mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. 

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony  Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its (mm) sensor size, the Sony  Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the  (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The (mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony  Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Style

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 - DSC-RX1/B Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 2
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Orientation Sensor Yes
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-Held Twilight, Night Portrait
Scene Modes Present Yes
Shooting Modes Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall) 1, MR2, MR3, Movie Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene Selection, AUTO (Intelligent Auto/Superior Aut
Twilight Yes
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 25
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 24
Macro Focusing Range 14 - 29 m
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 50, 100, 3200, 6400, 25600
ISO Sensitivity (max) 25600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 50
Light Exposure Correction +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step
Light Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Light Metering Center-Weighted, Multi, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1440x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Fixed Focal Length 35 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 2
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
SteadyShot 1
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 2
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Version 2.0
Packaging Content
Shoulder Strap Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 69.6 mm
Height 65.4 mm
Weight 453 g
Width 113.3 mm