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Sony R1
81 PixelMeter Score 11 reviews

Pros Pros
  • High-quality lens with a versatile zoom range and wide aperture
  • Sturdy build quality and ergonomic control layout
  • Large APS-C sensor that produces excellent image quality and low noise
  • Flexible, high-quality LCD screen
  • Quiet leaf shutter with no mirror vibration
Cons Cons
  • Lack of video recording and image stabilization
  • Bulky, heavy, and off-balance design
  • Limited buffer capacity and slow write speeds
  • Poor high ISO performance and autofocus struggles in low light
  • Fixed lens system limits flexibility compared to DSLRs

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2005
Launch price Launch price $999
Sensor Sensor 10MP CMOS
Burst Burst 3 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2005
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 10MP
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 22 x 14 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 160-3,200
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 3,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW (.SR2)
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 10
Special elements Special elements 4 aspherical

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 14mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 71mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/2.4
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/4.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Single, Monitor, Continuous, Manual

Focus range Focus range 13.7" (35 cm) - infinity

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/2000s to 30s, Bulb
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/2000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
Metering modes Metering modes Multi-pattern, Center-Average, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 2-inch

360 video recording 360 video recording No
External Recording External Recording Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Audio recording Audio recording No

USB USB USB 2.0
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hot shoe & ACC terminal

Battery Battery NP-FM50
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 500 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time 250 min

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 929g (2 lb 0.8 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 139 x 168 x 97 mm (5.47 x 6.61 x 3.82 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 995g (2 lb 3.1 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None