Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100  The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is a compact camera enthusiast based on a 20MP 1 "CMOS sensor. Boasts aa Zeiss-branded 28-100mm equivalent F1.8-4.9 stabilized lens Zeiss T * coating to minimize internal reflection . the rest of his spec is pretty impressive too - video to 1,200,000 points 3.0 "LCD (VGA resolution, but using technology WhiteMagic Sony to offer greater brightness and battery life), and 1080p60 capture or 1080i with the opportunity to shoot a 17MP stills without interrupting video recording. The camera also boasts a respectable 330 shots a charge, according to CIPA.          Despite the availability of relatively small, mirrorless cameras with large sensor (to lower prices), arm compact fans, "he continued. Most of the big names in the industry now offer models to appeal to people comfortable with aa DSLR but want something easier to carry around.'s RX100, the first initiative of Sony in this market since 2004 (with the DSC-V3) is something more serious.

Key Features:
     • 1 "-type Exmor CMOS sensor (13.2 x 8.8 mm, with a ratio of 3:2) 
     • 20.9 million effective pixels 
     • 28-100mm (equivalent) f/1.8-4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T *
     • Steady-Shot image stabilization
     • ISO 125-6400 (ISO 80 and 100 expansion, up to 25,600 with multi-frame noise reduction) 
     • Face Recognition and Face recording (up to 8 faces) 
     • rear control dial and customizable control ring front
     • 10 fps continuous shooting mode 'Speed ​​Priority' 
     • 3 "1.2M-dot 'WhiteMagic' LCD screen
     • 13 Image Effects (27 with variations)      
     • recall function of memory can store up to three groups of settings     
     • 1080p60 video (AVCHD) with MP4 option (50p in PAL regions)     
     • Built-in stereo microphones     
     • 330-shot battery life (CIPA)

A small camera with a big sensor  A 1 "-type of sensor is two times larger than the sensor of the Fujifilm X10 and 2.7 times larger than most of the rest of the class. Camera comparable only to offer a larger sensor is the Canon G1 X, which offers outstanding image quality but with the reward of being more cumbersome style and size required by its larger near-DSLR-sized sensor. Sony says that the 'R' in the name of the camera is designed to evoke his camera original high-quality fixed-lens, the DSC-R1, although the only similarities between the two are the ability to capture both RAW images and ambition of their projects.

          In general, you can divide fans of the sector compact "type of bodywork, with the Canon S100 that exemplifies conventional style is compact and the G12 is the most cumbersome, the choices dial encrusted with tunnel-style optical viewfinder. Chose Sony along the road and opted for a compact lens that slows down considerably as you zoom in, zoom rather than the light offered by the Olympus XZ-1, Panasonic and Fujifilm X10 LX7. This is the same balance Canon has chosen the its popular S100, but of course that does not have a sensor anywhere near as big as the RX100 is.

          Despite the large sensor, the RX100 is still pocket. It is the smallest compact camera on the market, but it will fit in a jacket pocket, making it a true carry camera around to the owners of second DSLR. In principle, at least, the RX100 does not present the same image quality compromise that pass through one of the existing compact cameras would be.

Shooting for lovers  The user interface of the RX100 makes it very clear that Sony has focused on creating a camera that enthusiasts will be happy. The difference between this and beginners focus on interfaces 1 models (Nikon and Sony NEX cameras when they were launched) could not be more striking. The RX100 does not go overboard with the manual controls, but the now-common goal surrounding control dial is the key to its usability. Added to this is a menu of customizable feature - which allows you to specify the settings that you want to access quickly, and in what order - and you have a very compact control. The way Sony has done this is an extension of the options added to the NEX cameras, but also recalls the Ricoh interface control (yet probably our favorite in a high-end compact).

These differences compared to the entry-level cameras mirrorless are saying. Sony clearly believes that there is a photographically-savvy audience who want a second camera, without having to fight a simple user interface or invest in a second lens system. It 'pretty clear that the current owners would also like some compact you want something small and of high quality, but are recognized as part of the majority who buy interchangeable lens cameras, but never takes off the goal. Price to pay $ 650 / £ 550 / € 650 The RX100 may also work against this, however.

          It is a bit 'expensive?  To put this into perspective the price, you have to really understand the size of the sensor and what it means for the capabilities of the camera.