Sony RX10 Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Sony RX10 II RX10 vs RX10 II
General
Model Number:	RX10
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1299.99
Street Price:	$698.00
Date Available:	2013-12-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	29.3 oz (832 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.5 x 4.0 in. (129 x 88 x 102 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	20.2
Sensor Format:	1 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	69
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	474
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2720 x 1528 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 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)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 14 elements in 11 groups, including 7 aspheric elements, 7 blade aperture
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 200mm
Focal Length (actual):	8.8 - 73.3mm
Zoom Ratio:	8.33x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 - f/16
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	62.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Fixed EVF: 1440K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 4 dual-sided aspheric lenses, 33 degree view angle, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece, 21.5mm from eyepiece frame (CIPA standard), eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	1,440,000 dots (480,000 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.26x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/3200 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Panorama; Picture Effect: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto / Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0 - 6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Self Timer:	2, 10, Self-portrait One-person, Self-portrait Two-person, Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off; (Wireless supported via external flash only; internal flash does not support Wireless mode.)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 1.0 to 10.2m
Max Flash Sync:	1/3200s at F8, 1/1600s at F2.8
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type D) with BRAVIA Link, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote, External mic and headphone jacks

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.61
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.63
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.87
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	21
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	10
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.23 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.23 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.136 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.28 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.012 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	420 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	340 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Constant f/2.8 aperture 28-200mm eq. lens with optical image stabilization, 1-inch-type 20.2MP EXMOR R sensor, BIONZ X processor, Full HD movies at 60p/24p, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, clean HDMI output, dust/moisture resistant mag-alloy body.