SONY 24.3 Mega Pixel RX Series Cyber-shot Digital Camera

CES Best of Innovations 2013 The International CES awards innovations based on overall engineering qualities related to technical specifications and materials, aesthetics, unique features and design qualities. In the category of Digital Imaging, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 was awarded for being the world’s first full-frame compact digital camera, featuring an advanced 35mm full-frame 24.3 MP Exmor CMOS sensor and exceptionally fast Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* 35mm F2 fixed lens.

Incredible Image Quality in a Compact Camera

35mm full-frame sensors have previously only been available in the most high-end professional DSLR cameras. The RX1 has changed this with the world's¹ first ever 35mm full-frame compact camera.

Unprecedented Detail, Texture and Colour

At 24.3 megapixels, the awesome Exmor™ CMOS sensor is actually twice the size of many sensors available in DSLR cameras. So now you can enjoy professional image quality never available before in a compact camera. 

High Performance Fast and Bright Lens

Explore a world of creative options with the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. Designed to capture as much light as possible, this lens is exceedingly fast and bright. The newly designed optics include an Advanced Aspherical (AA) lens that helps to keep the camera compact, while providing supreme sharpness and contrast. You can also capture close-up subjects in exquisite detail using the macro switching ring on the lens barrel that instantly cuts the minimum focusing distance to just 20cm.

Sensitivity for Even the Lowest Light Conditions

Nothing comes close to the RX1 for capturing low noise handheld images in near-dark conditions without a flash. Its large sensor size boosts the camera's sensitivity range to an impressive ISO 100-25600. You can in fact adjust sensitivity to as low as ISO 50 in expanded mode² and as high as 102400 using Multi Frame Noise Reduction.

Ergonomic Designand Easy Operation

You can control the focus and aperture with your fingertips using the dedicated lens rings. You can also switch easily between focus modes using the DSLR-style focus mode dial on the front of the camera. What's more, Quick Navi mode lets you adjust camera settings quickly and intuitively via the camera's pro-style control dial and cross keys while top-mounted exposure compensation and mode dials are ergonomically placed for easy operation.

Accommodates a Range of Accessories For Shooting Stillsand Video

The RX1's new Multi Interface Shoe accommodates photo and movie shooting accessories such as flash and microphones. Developed as a common shoe for Sony Imaging products, it ensures compatibility across accessories, expanding your creative opportunities.

Turn Your Videos Into Full HD Movies
The RX1 allows you to shoot Full HD movies at 50p/60p or 25p/24p (progressive) frame rates. Shooting at 24p gives everyday footage a
film-like quality and even in low light conditions you can achieve atmospheric video. The RX1 comes with a complement of PASM exposure modes to give you absolute creative flexibility when shooting video.

More Possibilities With Every Shot
You'll enjoy wider compositional possibilities with the Auto HDR and D-Range Optimiser, bracket shooting (Exposure, DRO or White Balance) and Auto HDR shooting modes. You can even achieve straight horizons or architectural shots using a Digital Level Gauge that indicates camera pitch and camera roll on the LCD screen. With memory recall (MR) mode, you can now store and instantly recall up to three sets of camera settings.

Processing Power For The Toughest Tasks
Processing raw images is an absolute breeze with the high-speed auto-focus of this compact camera. Even the most processor-intensive tasks can be completed with amazing speed and precision, thanks to Sony's sophisticated BIONZ™ image processing engine. You can count on it to deliver 5 fps continuous shooting, ISO 14-bit RAW format conversion and shooting up to ISO 102400 (which composites multiple images to reduce noise).

Give Free Reign To Your Creativity
Bring out the character of your shot effortlessly with the Creative Style modes like Portrait, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White and Sepia. Or add artistic touches to your shots with Picture Effects like HDR Painting, High Contrast Monochrome, Posterization, Retro Photo and Soft Focus.

Professional Editing With No Loss Of Picture Quality
You'll be able to record images in the 14-bit RAW format ensuring that you'll get the best possible quality for later image adjustment. These RAW files can be developed, edited and managed to match your personal creative vision.

Managing And Editing Made Easy With PlayMemories™
The RX1 comes pre-installed with PlayMemories™ (Lite Edition) software, allowing easy transfer, management, editing and printing of all your images. You can also download the full version of PlayMemories™ Home for free, which provides movie editing and disc burning capabilities.

Specification

IMAGE SENSOR

Type   Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Gross Pixels  Approx. 24.7 Mega Pixels

Effective Pixels        Approx. 24.3 Mega Pixels

LENS

Focal Length (f=)     35mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9     37mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9  f=44mm(SteadyShot On), f=37mm(SteadyShot Off)

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4:3    f=48mm(SteadyShot On), f=45mm(SteadyShot Off)

Clear Image Zoom   2X

LCD

Screen Size  3.0 (7.6 cms)

Number Of Dots       1228800

Name Xtra Fine / TFT LCD

Brightness Setting   Yes

SHOOTING SPECS

Imaging Processor  -

Focus Mode - Direct Manual Focus         Yes

Focus Mode - Manual Focus         Yes

Focus Mode - Multi-Point AF         Yes

Focus Mode - Center-Weighted AF          Yes

Focus Mode - Spot AF        Yes

Focus Mode - Flexible-Spot AF     Yes

Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Tracking Focus)          Yes

Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Face Tracking Focus)            Yes

Light Metering - Multi Pattern        Yes

Light Metering - Center-Weighted            +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step

Light Metering - Spot           Yes

Exposure Compensation   +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step

White Balance          Auto / Daylight / shade/ Cloudy / Incandescent / Flash

Shutter Speed          Program Auto(30-1/4000*) / Aperture Priority(30-1/4000*) / Shutter Priority(30-1/4000*) / Manual Exposure(Bulb, 30-1/4000*)

Self-Timer     Off / 10sec. / 2sec.

Flash Mode   Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Rear Sync. / Wireless(with optional compliant flash)

Flash Range ISO Auto: approx. 0.75m to 21.7m(approx. 2.5feet to approx. 71.2feet), ISO 25600: up to 43.4m(142.4feet)

Auto Focus Illuminator       Yes (Auto / Off)

Aperture         F2-22

Face Detection - Mode        Auto / Off

Face Detection - Face Selection   Yes(Key, Selected-face Memory)

Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces  8

Dynamic Range Optimiser            Auto/Level 1-5

SHOOTING MODE

Superior Auto           Yes

Intelligent Auto         Yes

Program Auto           Yes

Movie Mode  Yes

Panorama     Yes

Scene Selection      Yes

Picture Effect            Yes

Manual Exposure    Yes

SCENE SELECTION

Shutter Speed Priority         Yes

Aperture Priority       Yes

Manual Exposure    Yes

Night Scene  Yes

Landscape    Yes

SteadyShot   EIS (blur reduction) for Movie

PICTURE EFFECT

HDR Painting           Yes

Rich-tone Monochrome     Yes

Miniature       Yes

Toy Camera  Yes

Pop Colour    Yes

Partial Colour           Yes

Soft High-key            Yes

Water Colour            Yes

Illustration     Yes

COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA

Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies) Yes

SD Memory Card     Yes

SDHC Memory Card           Yes

SDXC Memory Card           Yes

Memory Stick Micro Yes

Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)           Yes

Micro SD Memory Card      Yes

Micro SDHC Memory Card            Yes

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode      Yes

Sweep Panorama HR (10,480 X 4,096)  Yes

MOVIE RECORDING

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (24M, FX)           Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (17M, FH)           Yes

AVC MP4 - VGA / 640 X 480 (3M)            Yes

VGA (640 X 480 / 30fps)     Yes

OTHER FEATURES

Face Detection         Yes

Still Image Recording during movie         Yes

Smile Shutter           Yes

Grid Line        Yes

Slideshow with Music         Yes

Control for HDMI      Yes

Start-up Time            Approx. 1.0sec

Shooting Time Lag  Approx. 0.2sec

Shutter Release Time Lag Approx. 0.013sec

Shooting Interval     Approx. 0.2 sec

Built-in Microphone Stereo

Wind Noise Reduction       Off/On

Histogram Indicator Yes(On/Off)

PLAYBACK

Slide Show - Video Out      HD (HDMI)

Automatic Image Rotation Yes

USB

USB Connection - Auto (Multi-Configuration)   Yes

USB Connection - Mass Storage  Yes

USB Connection - MTP      Yes

Hi-Speed USB          Yes

Micro USB     Yes

INTERFACE

Mini HDMI     Yes

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CAPABILITY

Tripod Receptacle    Yes

POWER SOURCE

Supplied Battery      NP-BX1 (Supplied)

AC adaptor    Yes

USB Charge Yes (supplied AC Adaptor)

USB Power Supply Yes

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (W x H x D)     113.3 x 65.4 x 69.6mm

Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick)      Approx. 482g

Weight (Body Only) Approx. 453g

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Supplied Accessories         Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 / AC AdaptorAC-UD10 / Micro USB cable / Shoulder strap / Lens cap / Shoe cap / Cleaning Cloth / Instruction Manual