Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100

28 - 100 mm, 20.20 Mpx, 1"
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Product details

The new compact Sony RX100 features a large 1" CMOS sensor and boasts an impressive 20 megapixels. With bright Carl Zeiss lenses and an expandable ISO up to 25600, you'll be able to see clearly even in low light. This sleek, compact camera is made of space-saving aluminum and includes a unique AA (Advanced Aspherical) lens. It showcases an elegant design in durable, lightweight aluminum, with high-quality metal controls that add a touch of luxury. The Exmor CMOS 1.0 sensor with 20.2 million effective pixels delivers detailed photos, Full HD videos, and high sensitivity. The high-speed Bionz image processor enables high-speed shooting of up to 10 frames per second, producing clear, natural images. Thanks to its extra-large aperture of F1.8, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens allows for beautiful bokeh effects. The smooth control ring offers intuitive adjustments for exposure, zoom, image effects, and other functions at your fingertips. With the large sensor and bright lens, you can capture high-quality Full HD 1080i video clips. Create smooth, cinematic films in progressive recording mode at 1920 x 1080 50p. Influence your recording results with the P/A/S/M exposure modes. SteadyShot (Active Mode) corrects camera shake even while walking or zooming, compensating for roll movements. The excellent automatic mode automatically adjusts the camera settings for sharp images with low noise and a wide dynamic range.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS
Camera type
Compact camera
Image sensor format
1"
Memory card type
Memory Stick DuoSDSDHCSDXC
Documents
Item number
329099

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
DSCRX100.CEE8
Release date
15-6-2012
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Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Aluminium

Application range

Scene mode
Self-portraitSports

Camera properties

Camera type
Compact camera
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Automatic
Exposure type
AutoManual
Exposure compensation
± 3EV
Self-timer delay
10 s2 s
Flash modes
AutoFill-inFlash onSlow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
20.20 Mpx
Image resolution
5472 x 3648 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
1"
Image sensor size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
Crop factor
2.70
Supported page ratios
4:3
Min. ISO sensitivity
80
Max. ISO Sensitivity
25600

Camera lens properties

Focal length
28 - 100 mm
Min. focal length (exact)
28 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
100 mm
Optical zoom
3.60 x
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation

Objective 2 properties

Focal length
28 - 100 mm
Optical zoom
3.60 x

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
1228800 Pixels

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
No viewfinder

Focusing

Focus type
AutofocusManual focus
Minimum focus distance
5 cm
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Autofocus areas
25 x

Performance

Shutter speed
4 - 1/2000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/2000 s
Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD
Max. frame rate
HD (30fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
Memory Stick DuoSDSDHCSDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEGRAW
Video file formats
MPEG

Durability

Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
Micro HDMI (Type D)Micro USBUSB 2.0

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
4.50 Wh

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
External power supplyManualMicro USB cableRechargeable batteryShoulder strap adapterWrist strap

Product dimensions

Width
102 mm
Length
36 mm
Height
59 mm
Weight
213 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Nikon
    1,1 %
  • 3.Canon
    1,2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1,6 %
  • 5.Olympus
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Easypix
    2 days
  • 3.Kodak
    4 days
  • 4.Sony
    8 days
  • 5.Nikon
    11 days
  • 5.Panasonic
    11 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Olympus
    4,3 %
  • 7.Fujifilm
    5,1 %
  • 7.Sony
    5,1 %
  • 9.Nikon
    5,5 %
  • 10.Panasonic
    6 %

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Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good86/100
Rank 1 out of 50CHIP OnlineBeste Komaptkamera bis 350 EuroReleaseJanuary 2015

All in all, there is no camera in the price range up to 350 euros that is better positioned than the Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100. Sony has given the compact camera a good set of features, the speed is great and the image quality is particularly good.

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videofilmenSingle testReleaseMay 2013
  • PositiveLowlight
  • PositiveVery good video quality
  • PositiveLarge sensor
  • NegativeAperture at zoom

In addition to excellent video quality, the Sony is also very adjustable and extremely precise. The behaviour in low light is also almost terrific and this is also due to the large built-in sensor. Only the zoom aperture cuts a somewhat unfortunate figure here.

Very good84/100
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Rank 1 out of 4Videoaktiv DigitalReleaseMarch 2013
  • PositiveVery compact
  • PositiveFocus ring
  • Positivecomprehensive configuration options
  • NegativeKeys fiddly
  • NegativeMonitor not movable

The Sony shines with its video quality and numerous options for manual settings. A focus ring is also part of the very good equipment and the compact dimensions allow very easy operation. Clear test winner, as almost everything is right here.

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseJanuary 2013
  • PositiveBattery life
  • Positivegood handling
  • PositiveVery compact
  • Positivegood workmanship
  • Positivegood operability
  • NegativeControls a little too small
Very good91/100
PC Magazin Logo
Rank 1 out of 7PC MagazinReleaseDecember 2012

The compact camera from Sony delivers the best image quality in the test. Even at high ISO values, the device delivers low-noise images and is thus the test winner. However, the RX-100 is quite expensive.

Very good85/100
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Audio Video Foto BildSingle testReleaseOctober 2012
  • Positivelow image noise
  • Positivelarge image sensor
  • NegativeVery high price

The camera takes good pictures and is relatively low-noise even at high ISO values, so the quality is right here. Only the somewhat high price was criticised here.