Sony RX

The Sony RX is a range of high-end cameras created by Sony starting in 2012.

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 II Front

Description

All units are equipped with Carl Zeiss lenses. The DSC-RX100 was designated one of 25 best inventions of 2012 by Time.[1]

1 Series

The RX1

RX1

The DSC-RX1 was released in late 2012. It is an expert-level compact with a 24 megapixel full size sensor (notably used by the Sony α99). The sensitivity ranges from 100 to 25600 ISO. The lens has a focal length of 35 mm and aperture f/2. The camera has a 1,229,000 pixel screen of 7.5 cm diagonal.[2]

RX1R

Released in the summer of 2013, it is a derivative of DSC-RX1 without a low pass filter, as a full hybrid brand format, the Sony α7R.[3]

RX1R II

10 Series

RX10

The DSC-RX10 was released in late 2013, it is a bridge expert equipped with a 1" sensor (four times larger than those of conventional bridges) 20 megapixels, the sensitivity extends from 125 to 12800. (expandable to ISO 74) The target has an equivalent focal range 24–200 mm (zoom 8.3x) and an aperture constant f/2.8. The device has a screen of 7.5 cm of diagonal and a resolution of 1228800 point.[4]

RX10 II

The DSC-RX10 II is marketed in July 2015, it boasts a new faster sensor generation (Exmor RS) and the video 4K. The autofocus progresses with 0.9 seconds on a moving object. The maximum shutter speed is 1/32000 seconds, the burst passes 16 i/s.[5]

RX10 III

March 2016 Sony introduced the third version of its DSC-RX10 camera, the III. It features a much longer maximum focal length lens (24-600 equiv.), improved image stabilization and new buttons and controls. It loses, however, the built-in ND filter of the RX10 II.

RX10 IV

The RX10 IV was announced in September 2017. It is similar to the RX III but features a new sensor with on-sensor phase detect (for faster and better tracking autofocus) and the ability to shoot 24 frames per second (with autofocus tracking). It loses, however, the PlayMemories App features of the RX10 III.

Timeline

100 Series

The first RX100

RX100

The DSC-RX100 is released during summer 2012. It is an expert-level compact with a 1" (four times larger than those of conventional compact), 20 megapixels sensor. The sensitivity ranges from 80 to 6400 ISO. The target has an equivalent focal range 28–100 mm (1.1–3.9 in) (3.6x) and an aperture of f/1.8–4.9. The device has a screen of 7.5 cm diagonal of 1230000.[6] His target price at launch is €650.[7]

In 2013, Hasselblad launched Stellar, based on the RX100. It used specific materials such as leather or wood. It is a device for professionals working in luxury and fashion and with celebrities.[8]

RX100 II

New version released in the summer of 2013. From an ergonomic point of view, this new model brings an ISO accessory shoe and a tilting screen.[9] The technical developments concerning the sensor becomes backlit. The quality of low light images is thus improved as well as the reactivity (AF). The sensitivity range now extends from 100 to 12800 ISO. The Wi-Fi and NFC are integrated to control the camera with a smartphone through a dedicated application. The dimensions remain the same compared to the RX100, except in thickness where the Mark II takes about three millimeters. Its target price at launch was €750.[9] and RX100 remains in the catalog.

On 26 November 2014, Hasselblad announced the Stellar II, based on the RX100 II.[10] It is launched at 1,650 €, it replaces the first Stellar and offers several materials for grip: olive, drowning, padouk and carbon fiber.[11]

RX100 III

Announced on 15 May 2014 and marketed in the month of July following, this new version offers a wider aperture telephoto, it increases from f/4.9 to f/2.8. The focal range is modified to receive more wide angle, it is equivalent to 24–70 (2.9x zoom). A new version of the microprocessor BIONZ (referred to as "X") more powerful and faster born. The housing incorporates an electronic viewfinder pop-up (a definition identical to that of the Sony α6000), like a flash (the latter taking the place of the ISO label, which disappears ). The sensitivity is further enhanced with a range of from 125 to 25600. The screen offers an expanded orientation with an angle of 180° up and 45° down, in particular to promote selfies.[12] The dimensions remain the same compared to the RX100 II, except thick where the Mark III takes about three millimeters. The RX100 III, sold at 850 €,[13] does not replace the previous RX100 remaining for sale at a reduced price allowing Sony to offer a range of compact cameras experts.[14]

RX100 IV

The RX100 IV was marketed in July 2015, it boasts a new faster sensor generation (Exmor RS) and 4K video. The autofocus progresses with 0.9 seconds on a moving object. The maximum shutter speed is 1/32000 s, the burst passes 14 i/s.[5] The stacked sensor design supports High Frame Rate (HFR) in which the camera can record 3-7 secs of video at 960/1,000fps, 480/500fps, or 240/250fps (NTSC/PAL). When played back at 1/40x rate, the result is super slow motion movies.[15]

RX100 V

On October 6, 2016, Sony announced the RX100 V.[16]

RX100 VI

On June 5, 2018, Sony announced the RX100 VI. It has double the telephoto capability of its predecessor with its 24-200mm f2.8-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.[17][18][19]

RX100 VII

On July 25, 2019, Sony announced the RX100 VII with a list price of $1,198 (US). Physically it is almost identical to the RX100 VI, with the addition of a mic socket. The major improvement is a better auto-focus system. The number of phase detect auto-focus points has increased from 315 covering 65% of the image to 357 covering 68%. This supports Tracking Auto-focus and Eye Auto-focus on par with the Sony α9, Sony's top-of-the-line sports camera. The continuous shooting rate is reduced from 24 fps in the RX100 VI to 20 fps, albeit without blackout. A new short burst mode is introduced: a single press of the shutter release shoots 7 frames at 90 fps. Image stabilisation in video mode is improved.[20][21]

Comparison

Series		100 Series							10 Series				1 Series
Model		RX100	RX100 II	RX100 III	RX100 IV	RX100 V	RX100 VI	RX100 VII	RX10	RX10 II	RX10 III	RX10 IV	RX1	RX1R	RX1R II
Announced		Jun 2012	Jun 2013	May 2014	Jun 2015	Oct 2016	Jun 2018	Jul 2019	Oct 2013	Jun 2015	Mar 2016	Sep 2017	Sep 2012	Jun 2013	Oct 2015
MSRP		$650	$650	$800	$1000			$1198	$1300		$1500	$1700	$2800		$3300
Sensor	Size	1" Type (13.2*8.8mm)											Full frame (36*24mm)
	Resolution	20MP (5472*3648)											24MP (6000*4000)		42MP (7952*5304)
	Type	FSI	BSI		Stacked BSI				BSI	Stacked BSI			FSI		BSI
	AF-points	25 CD				315 PD + CD	315 PD + 25 CD	357 PD + 25 CD	25 CD			315 PD + CD	25 CD		399 PD + CD
Lens	Focal length	28-100mm		24-70mm			24-200mm		24-200mm		24-600mm		35mm
	Aperture	f/1.8-4.9		f/1.8-2.8			f/2.8-4.5		f/2.8		f/2.4-4		f/2
Performance	Max. shutter speed Electronic	1/2000							1/3200		1/2000		1/4000
		-			1/32000				-	1/32000			-
	Max, FPS with AF & AE	10			16	24		20	10	14		24	5
		2.5		2.9	5.5				2.5	5.5		24	2		3
Screen	Resolution	960x1280 TFT LCD
	Size	3"
	Tilting	No	Yes										No		Yes
EVF	Resolution	No		1040x1385 OLED	1330x1773 OLED								No		768*1024 RBG
	Magnification			0.59x					0.7x						0.74x
Video	Resolution	1920*1080 60fps		1920*1080 60fps 1280*720 120fps	3820*2160 30fps 1920*1080 120fps 1824*1026 240fps				1920*1080 60fps 1280*720 120fps	3820*2160 30fps 1920*1080 120fps 1824*1026 240fps			1920*1080 60fps		1920*1080 60fps 1280*720 120fps
	Full sensor readout	No		Yes (60fps)									No
	Codec	AVCHD		XAVC-S									AVCHD		XAVC-S
	Max. bitrate	28Mbit/s		50Mbit/s	100Mbit/s				50Mbit/s	100Mbit/s			28Mbit/s		100Mbit/s
Connectors	USB	Yes, 2.0, Micro
	HDMI	Yes, Micro
	Hotshoe	No	MIS	No					MIS
	Microphone	No						Yes	Yes				No		Yes
	Headphone							No					No
	Wireless	No	802.11b/g/n + NFC										No		802.11b/g/n + NFC
	GPS	No
Body	ND filter	No		Yes, 3 stops (ND8)		No			No
	Battery	NP-BX1 (4.5Wh)							NP-FW50 (7.7Wh)				NP-BX1 (4.5Wh)
	Weight	240g	281g	290g	298g	299g	301g	302g	813g		1051g	1095g	482g		507g
	Length*Width	102*58mm							129*88mm		133*94mm		113*65mm
	Depth	36mm	38mm	41mm			43mm		102mm		127mm	145mm	70mm		72mm
Model		RX100	RX100 II	RX100 III	RX100 IV	RX100 V	RX100 VI	RX100 VII	RX10	RX10 II	RX10 III	RX10 IV	RX1	RX1R	RX1R II

See also

• Sony α
• Sony Mavica
• Cyber-shot

References

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15. "Sony RX100 IV - The Speed Master with memory-attached 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor". Sony. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
16. "Sony Corporation of America: Sony Announces New Addition to Acclaimed Line of Cyber-shot® RX Cameras". www.sony.com. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
17. "Sony RX100 VI 20MP compact camera with 24-200mm zoom announced, priced at $1,200". Photo Rumors. 2018-06-05.
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External links

• Official website