- 35mm 855.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Sony RX1R II
RX1 vs RX1R II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | RX1 | M Edition 60 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | M-60 | |
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $2799.99 | $18500.00 |
Street Price: | $2,398.00 | $15,999.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-12-15 | 2014-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries |
36.7 oz
(1,040 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.6 x
2.7 in. (113 x 65 x 70 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 24.0 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.97 microns | 5.99 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 93 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.1 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,534 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 2640 x 1488 (3.9 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
5976 x 3992 (23.9 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | , RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.1 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
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Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Leica M bayonet |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades | Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35mm | 35mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 35mm | 35mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2 - f/22 | f/1.4 - 16; with 9-blade rounded iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
70 cm to Infinity 27.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in |
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Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 46.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom, 1.4x/2.0x Digital Teleconverter, up to 9.1x Smart digital zoom at lower resolutions | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot | n/a |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / No LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional EVF available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits); Multi Frame NR: 100-102400 (1 EV steps), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits) | ISO 200 - 6400, manually adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | No |
White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom | N/A (RAW capture only) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Center-weighted with working aperture |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Colour, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration | n/a |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft. | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Threaded cable release |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.89 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.93 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 10 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.1 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.2 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.038 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.38 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.016 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s | |
Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 8.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BX1 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) | Adobe Lightroom |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | World's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera. | First digital camera to concentrate exclusively on the bare functions of photography - shutter speed, aperture, focusing and ISO sensitivity and a newly designed Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. Designed in collaboration with Audi Design, there are only 600 sets worldwide. Each set is presented in a specially designed hand-made presentation box. |