Sony DSC-RX100

20.2MP, 1" (13.2 x 8.8mm) CMOS, 3.6/54x, F1.8-4.9, AF, 7.62 cm (3 ") 4:3 LCD, 5472 x 3648, AVCHD

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSCRX100
13-06-2012
More imaging power, less space
extensive features in a sleek, compact camera crafted in weight-saving aluminium with unique AA (Advanced Aspherical) lens

Show your style with less to carry
elegant design in strong, weight-saving aluminium; quality metal controls add a touch of luxury

See more detail with a bigger sensor
the 20.2 effective megapixels 1.0-type Exmor CMOS sensor assures detailed still images and Full HD video plus high sensitivity

Refine the details and capture the action
the high-speed BIONZ imaging processor powers rapid shooting up to 10 fps and flawlessly clean, natural images

Capture more light, shoot better pictures
with an extra-wide F1.8 aperture, the bright Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens lets you create smooth defocus effects

Fine-tune images like a pro
the smooth control ring allows intuitive, fingertip adjustment of exposure, zoom, picture effect and other functions

Movies at the touch of a button
shoot very high quality Full HD 1080i video clips, taking advantage of the camera's large sensor and bright lens

Get that cinematic look
create smooth, cinematic movies with 1920x1080 50p progressive shooting; precisely control your image with P/A/S/M exposure modes

Smoother, steadier footage
SteadyShot Active Mode corrects shaky camera movements, even while you’re walking or zooming; also compensates for rolling motion

Great results made easy
Superior Auto Mode adjusts camera settings automatically for sharp images with low noise and high dynamic range

Clearer pictures in low light
sensitivity extends right up to ISO 25600 in Multi Frame NR mode, for crisper images in extremely low light

Lock onto your subject
don't miss the action with fast, accurate autofocus so everything stays pin-sharp, even in tricky low-light conditions

Focus how you want to
enjoy full control over focusing your image; select from two AF modes or focus manually, just like a DSLR camera

Pull your subject closer
Clear Image Zoom increases zoom range to 7.2x, without sacrificing pixel count for detail-packed close-ups

Capture portraits of friends and family
Auto Portrait Framing detects faces and trims image borders to create tighter, pro-style compositions without effort

Add polish to your pictures
fine-tune the look of your image with a choice of six Creative Styles to suit the scene or your personal preference

View your creative options
make quick, simple adjustments to colour, brightness and other picture settings - preview changes in real time on screen

Bring out the artist in you
Picture Effect modes let you create impressive 'in camera' treatments, from Toy Camera and HDR Painting to Watercolour

See your screen clearly, even in sunlight
bright, detail-packed 7.5cm (3") Xtra Fine LCD uses WhiteMagic™ technology for very high contrast, even outdoors

Capture once-in-lifetime moments
high-speed continuous shooting freezes the action with a burst of images at up to 10 frames per second

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MP4

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Weight 
240g
Focal length range (f-f) 
28 - 146 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
Compatible memory cards 
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Megapixel 
20.2 MP
Optical zoom 
3.6x
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
20.9 MP
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Micro
DC-in jack 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-BX1
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
1229000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
7/6
Digital zoom 
54x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
4.9
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
14.6 cm
Minimum aperture number 
1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.8 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Art, Black&White, Negative film

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto, Manual

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.55 - 6.3m
Flash range (wide)
0.3 - 17.1m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
Hand strap
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y
Carrying case 
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/50.8 mm (1/2")
Maximum image resolution 
5472 x 3648 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
2592 x 1944, 2736 x 1824, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2736, 3888 x 2592, 5472 x 3080
Supported aspect ratios 
1:1, 4:3, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)
13.2 x 8.8 mm

Weight & dimensions

Width 
10.16 cm
Depth 
5.81 cm
Height 
3.59 cm