Sony RX10
Announced October 16, 2013
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Sony RX10 is a versatile bridge camera that pairs a sharp 24-200mm f/2.8 lens with a large one-inch sensor to deliver excellent image and video quality. That said, its premium price and bulky, front-heavy design may give some photographers pause.
Weighted from 25 reviewer scores
Pros
- Versatile 24-200mm f/2.8 lens with excellent sharpness
- High-quality video features including clean HDMI output and manual controls
- Durable, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
- Useful manual aperture ring with switchable click-less operation
- Detailed electronic viewfinder and tilting LCD screen
Cons
- High retail price
- Bulky, front-heavy build with small or difficult-to-use dials
- In-camera charging without an external charger included
- Lack of a touchscreen interface
- Dated AVCHD codec and limited video bitrates
- Launch price $1,299 (USD)
- Sensor 20.2MP 1-inch BSI CMOS
- Video 1080p 60p
- Burst 10 fps electronic
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 80/100
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 offers a great combination of still and video quality, thanks to its one-inch sensor and 24-200 F2.8 lens.
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We’re here to tell you that this camera is essentially unrivaled. Yes, it might be pretty pricey, but that’s for good reason: The Sony RX10 is revolutionary in a way few cameras truly are these days, and it provides things no other camera does.
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The RX10 is clearly head and shoulders above its bridge rivals in every respect and a compelling alternative to a DSLR or mirrorless camera for certain photographers.
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It is clear that Sony has identified a niche in the market, and has created an excellent camera to fill it. However, it is a niche for a reason, and the real difficulty comes not in designing and making the camera, but in selling it.
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The RX10 is a great way to go.
- The Verge 8.3/10
It’s a camera for everyone, for every situation. It’s easily the best superzoom I’ve ever used, and a camera that will satisfy just about anyone who buys it.
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The RX10 feels extremely well built, with a solid body and ample rubber grip, making it feel comfortable to hold in hand.
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The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 is a bridge-style compact camera with all of its settings proverbially pushed up to MAX.
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The RX10 is a fantastic camera that’s capable of producing stunning images. It’s a shame then that it’s let down by a few issues that prevent it from being the best all-round bridge camera available.
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 is a bridge-style camera that gets just about everything right, and its steep asking price reflects its impeccable quality.
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Image quality is excellent, while handling is solid and reliable, with the customisation giving it a real enthusiast feel. Other touches such as the aperture ring and top plate LED also elevate it beyond the standard bridge camera.
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So if you’re happy to meet the high price tag then the RX10 is worth serious consideration as it is probably the best bridge camera we’ve ever tested.
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Think of the Sony Cyber-shot RX10 as a fix lens Sony Alpha camera rather than the usual Cyber-shot consumer snapper.
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In sum, for those looking for an all-in-one camera solution, the RX10 is certainly something to look at. The RX10 has just redefined the “superzoom” category.
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The bottom line though is that the Sony RX10 is fantastic if you are into one camera, one lens and simple versatility.
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There was never a moment where we were left wondering "ah, if only I had that other camera with me." The RX10 is the sort of camera that blows any long-zoom compact out of the water, while bringing high-end DSLR level features without the even-more-absurd price association.
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For dependable image quality across a generous zoom range without the hassle of changing lenses, the RX10 is in a class of its own.
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The Sony RX10 goes for approximately 1300 US and that's not exactly cheap, but when you factor in all the features, build quality, lens quality, etc., that's a pretty fair value in my opinion.
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So the RX10 is, in my opinion, right now the king of bridge cameras, and that's because it really does have the best pairing of lens and sensor when you look at a fixed lens, again, point and shoot camera, which is what this really is at its base for $1,300.
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The Sony RX10 is a very unique camera because of its awesome 16-200mm constant f2.8 lens — that pretty much sums it up. There is nothing quite like it.
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The RX10 is a camera that does many things very well, has some annoying niggles that you can probably overlook in light of the fact that none of them are really major.
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It has got some really wonderful ergonomics and excellent results for both photos and video, and I think it's worthy of its asking price.
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This camera has so much promise and I love using it but video quality is mixed.
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With the amount of controls, features, and versatility that this camera has to offer, I'd highly recommend it for anyone looking for an all-in-one type of camera without the fuss of having ever to change your lens.
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I think it is a better choice because it is hard to find a camera that has all those great and very useful features the Sony RX10 has for around $1,300.
