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Certified Keeper Sony RX100
89 PixelMeter Score 31 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality and detail from a large sensor
  • Highly compact and pocketable design
  • Extensive manual controls and customization options
  • Fast autofocus and responsive performance
  • Bright lens with versatile aperture
Cons Cons
  • Slippery body design lacks a front grip
  • Premium price point
  • Inconvenient in-camera USB charging
  • Variable aperture that stops down at telephoto zoom
  • Absence of a built-in viewfinder

Announcement date Announcement date June 6, 2012
Launch price Launch price $649.99
Sensor Sensor 20.2MP 1-inch CMOS
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date June 6, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $649.99
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 20.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format 1-inch
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Image processor Image processor BIONZ
Native ISO range Native ISO range 125-6,400
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW

Elements Elements 7
Groups Groups 6

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 10.4mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 37.1mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/1.8
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/4.9
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/11

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection

Focus range Focus range 1.97" to Infinity (Wide); 21.65" to Infinity (Telephoto)

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/2000s to 30s
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/2000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)

Battery Battery NP-BX1
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 330 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 213g (7.5 oz)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 240g (8.5 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None