- 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
RX1R vs RX1R II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | A35 | RX1R |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $699.99 | $2799.99 |
Street Price: | $567.17 | $2,398.00 |
Date Available: | 2011-08-31 | 2013-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
24.5 oz
(694 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
17.0 oz
(482 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm) |
4.5 x
2.6 x
2.7 in. (113 x 65 x 70 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 24.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.76 microns | 5.97 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 74 | 91 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.3 | 25.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.7 | 13.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 763 | 2,537 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 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), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.5 | 5.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) |
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) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | 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 | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 35mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 35mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/2 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 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 |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local. | Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | Optional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.10x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 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: | 11.8x | 16.7x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) | 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) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) | 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 |
Self Timer: | 2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. | 6.0 |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/4000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Multi Interface Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, MP4 | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: | ||
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | ||
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless (RMT-DSLR1) or Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM) | Threaded cable release |
Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack | 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): | 0.53 | 0.89 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.54 | 0.93 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | 10 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.5 | 5.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 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): | 0.22 seconds | 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): | 0.217 seconds | 0.038 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.48 seconds | 0.38 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.102 seconds | 0.016 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s |
Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | 1.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 420 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 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 SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, 1080i HD Video, Auto+, Picture Effects, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode (7fps in Cropped "Telezoom" 8MP Mode). | Identical to RX1 but with OLPF removed and HDMI output with Triluminos Color support added. |