Sony RX1 Specifications

· Posted 09/12/2012

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)220 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedNo
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp 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
Lens Mountn/a
LensCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)35mm
Focal Length (actual)35mm
Zoom Ratio1.00x
Aperture Rangef/2 - f/22
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range20 - 35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in
Filter Thread49.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score93
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)25.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)14.3
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)2,534
Sensor ManufacturerSony
Effective Megapixels24.3
Sensor Format35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch5.97 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.0x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesMS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportNo UHS support
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG

Image Capture

Image Resolution6000 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)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second5.1

General

Size4.5 x 2.6 x 2.7 in. (113 x 65 x 70 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberRX1
Camera FormatMid-Sized
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$2799.99
Street Price$2,398.00
Date Available2012-12-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderNo / LCD
Viewfinder TypeOptional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolutionn/a

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene 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
Self Timer2, 10 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)25600
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsISO 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)
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (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)
Movie File FormatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Movie File FormatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)6.0
Flash Range DescriptionISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft.
Max Flash Sync1/4000

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)5.1
Flash cycle time, full power8.2 seconds
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 (manual focus)0.038 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.89
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.38 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)0.93
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.016 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)10
Shutter Lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)1.04
Startup Time1.7 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time1.5 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareSoftware CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4)
OS CompatibilityWindows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Max Playback Zoom16.7x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderNo
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeThreaded cable release
Connections (extended)Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
Built-In Wi-FiNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesWorld's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera.

Basic

Sensor size855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Weight17.6 oz (498 g) includes batteries