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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Price range:

$605.95 - $649.99

Summary: A 20-megapixel camera from Sony with a 2.8-inch LCD, 3.6x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.

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Type: Advanced point-and-shoot digital cameras

About - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is a 20-megapixel camera with 3.6x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28mm-100mm. It has a 2.8-inch LCD (1,228,800 pixels). Because this advanced model does not accept interchangeable lenses, we consider this model an advanced point-and-shoot. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC/MemoryStick Duo memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures images as JPG or RAW files at a top resolution of 5472 x 3648 and full HD-resolution video as MTS and MP4 files at a top resolution of 1920 x 1080. Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. It also has manual controls and manual focus. The image stabilization system for this camera is electronic and optical. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 measures 4.1 inches wide by 2.4 inches high by 1.6 inches deep, and weighs 9 ounces (with battery, memory card, and strap).

About - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is a 20-megapixel camera with 3.6x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28mm-100mm. It has a 2.8-inch LCD (1,228,800 pixels).

Because this advanced model does not accept interchangeable lenses, we consider this model an advanced point-and-shoot.

The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC/MemoryStick Duo memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures images as JPG or RAW files at a top resolution of 5472 x 3648 and full HD-resolution video as MTS and MP4 files at a top resolution of 1920 x 1080.

Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. It also has manual controls and manual focus.

The image stabilization system for this camera is electronic and optical.

The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 measures 4.1 inches wide by 2.4 inches high by 1.6 inches deep, and weighs 9 ounces (with battery, memory card, and strap).

About This Brand
Sony offers innovations at relatively high prices. Cyber-shot compacts and subcompacts offer distinctions such as touch screens and sleek bodies. The W series are budget lines. High-end H series compacts, and premium T series subcompacts tend to be priced higher than other brands. Sony has expanded its SLR Alpha series significantly and offers cameras for every advanced camera user and budget, including models that have very large, full-frame sensors and special features, such as a High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature. It also has a wide range of lenses. Its SLR-like NEX series models include key SLR features, such as interchangeable lenses, but will have the small size and weight of a point-and-shoot. Sony has 3D technology on select basic and advanced cameras but it is limited to its special panorama models.
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About This Brand

Sony offers innovations at relatively high prices. Cyber-shot compacts and subcompacts offer distinctions such as touch screens and sleek bodies. The W series are budget lines. High-end H series compacts, and premium T series subcompacts tend to be priced higher than other brands. Sony has expanded its SLR Alpha series significantly and offers cameras for every advanced camera user and budget, including models that have very large, full-frame sensors and special features, such as a High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature. It also has a wide range of lenses. Its SLR-like NEX series models include key SLR features, such as interchangeable lenses, but will have the small size and weight of a point-and-shoot. Sony has 3D technology on select basic and advanced cameras but it is limited to its special panorama models.

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Features & Specs - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
LCD size (in.) Diagonal measurement of the LCD monitor screen. LCD size (in.)	2.8
Live view This feature lets you compose directly on the camera's LCD, as you would on a point-and-shoot camera. Live view	Yes
Image stabilizer Image stabilizer shows the type used, lens-based (L) or body-based (B). Image stabilizer	Optical
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General Information
Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sony.com
Product Line	Cyber-shot
Product Model	DSCRX100
Product Name	Cyber-shot Digital Camera RX100
Product Type	Compact Camera

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By drdancm

from Chicago, IL

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is the BEST compact camera !

12/24/2012

Pros

Best Image Quality

High resolution

Lightweight/portable

Very good video features

Cons

Ergonomic/design flaws

Best Uses

Portability

Comment:

This has a 1 sensor which is much larger than the usual 1/2.5 or somewhat better 1/1.7 sensor in compact cameras. Because of this larger sensor the sensitivity and resolution are far superior to virtually all of the compact cameras (the Panasonic LX7 comes closest). The still image quality rivals larger dSLR cameras (with APS-C sensors) in all respects except low light performance. Video features and quality are also excellent outperforming virtually all cameras in its class and above. For technical info look up dxomark.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Uncle Gare

from Wisconsin

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

An Exceptional Point and Shoot Camera

9/21/2012

Pros

Decent performance/quality

Easy to use

High resolution

Lightweight/portable

Lots of useful options

Portable

Very good video features

Cons

Expensive

Best Uses

Art

Family

Fun

Travel

Comment:

I have owned my RX100 for a little over a month and use it primarily for people pictures, such as birthdays and other family events when I don't want or need to carry around my Sony A57. I have found this to be a wonderful point and shoot camera and feel it is the best in its class at this time. The combination of a bright f/1.8 lens and very large (for its size) sensor provides crisp brilliant photos with impressive bokeh. The RX100 is not a DSLR and shouldn't really be compared to one, although the quality is good enough that many people do. The video quality is also superb. I try to avoid using flash, so I particularly like the low-light capability of this camera. However, in the event that I need some extra light, the flash flips upwards so that it can be bounced for softer lighting - brilliant! This is a point and shoot of exceptional quality and extremely fast performance. I shoot mainly aperture priority, but have also used the auto mode and found it to be accurate almost every time, which would make this a very easy camera for a beginner to use. I also like that the menu system is the same as my Sony A57, which is convenient if you are a Sony SLT owner. It is expensive, but it truly illustrates the old saying that you get what you pay for. I would highly recommend this camera for anyone that wants high quality photos (and video) in a pocketable package.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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