What the new compact from the illustrious RX100 series is capable of.
Five years ago, Sony introduced the RX100, a compact camera that fits easily into a trouser pocket and can still take great photos.
The model has been regularly updated, and now the fifth version of the RX100 V is available.
To some extent, the camera has become a hostage to its form factor. Unbeknownst to many enthusiasts and professional photographers, this little camera can shoot at 24 fps and still perform autofocus and exposure compensation between shots.
Comparison of RX100 series cameras
| Sony Cyber-shot RX100V | Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II | |
| Matrix | 1« | 1« (13.2×8.8 mm), BSI-CMOS, 20 MP | 1« (13.2×8.8 mm), BSI-CMOS, 20 MP | 1« (13.2×8.8 mm), BSI-CMOS, 20 MP | 1« (13.2×8.8 mm), BSI-CMOS, 20 MP |
| Lens | EGF 24–70 mm, f1.8–f2.8 | EGF 24–70 mm, f1.8–f2.8 | EGF 24–70 mm, f1.8–f2.8 | EGF 28–100 mm, f1.8–f4.9 | EGF 28–100 mm, f1.8–f4.9 |
| Format pictures | RAW, JPEG (5472×3648) | RAW, JPEG (5472×3648) | RAW, JPEG (5472×3648) | RAW, JPEG (5472×3648) | RAW, JPEG (5472×3648) |
| Format video | 3840× [email protected], 1920× [email protected], 1136× [email protected] | 3840× [email protected], 1920× [email protected], 1280× [email protected], 1110× [email protected] | 1920× [email protected], 1440× [email protected], 1280× [email protected] | 1920× [email protected], 1280× [email protected] | 1920× [email protected], 1280× [email protected] |
| ISO range | ISO 125-12800 (80-25600) | ISO 100-12800 (80-25600) | ISO 100-12800 (80-25600) | ISO 100-12800 (80-25600) | ISO 125-6400 (80-25600) |
| Range excerpts | 1/32000–30 s | 1/32000 - 30 s | 1/2000–30 s | 1/2000–30 s | 1/2000–30 s |
| Screen | « | LCD, inclined design diagonal - 3 « , resolution - 1,228,800 dots | LCD, inclined design diagonal - 3 « , resolution - 1,228,800 dots | LCD, inclined design diagonal - 3 « , resolution - 1,228,800 dots | LCD, inclined design diagonal - 3 « , resolution - 1,228,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | electronic, resolution - 2.36 million dots, 100% frame coverage, magnification 0.59x | electronic, resolution - 1.44 million dots, 100% frame coverage, magnification 0.59x | No | No | |
| Flash | built-in, guide number - 10 m | built-in, guide number - 10 m | built-in, guide number - 15 m | ||
| WiFi | built-in Wi-Fi+NFC module | built-in Wi-Fi+NFC module | built-in Wi-Fi+NFC module | built-in Wi-Fi+NFC module | eye-fi |
| Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | |
| Interfaces | USB/AV, HDMI | USB/AV, HDMI | USB/AV, HDMI | USB/AV, HDMI | USB/AV, HDMI |
| Battery | NP-BX1 Lithium Ion 1240 mAh | NP-BX1 Lithium Ion 1240 mAh | NP-BX1 Lithium Ion 1240 mAh | NP-BX1 Lithium Ion 1240 mAh | |
| Dimensions and weight | 102×58×41 mm, 299 g | 102x58x41 mm, 298 g | 102x58x41 mm, 290 g | 102x58x38 mm, 281 g | 102x58x36 mm, 240 g |
| Price in Russia | 79 990 ₽ | 69 990 ₽ | 53 990 ₽ | 44 990 ₽ | 34 990 ₽ |
09.10.2016 9448 Tests and reviews 0
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 series of popular cameras is now officially led by the fifth Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V model, which received a significant performance increase over its predecessor, continuing the trend where each successive update of the Sony RX100 was always much better than the previous one. To understand whether this is so and what is new in the camera with the V index, it is enough to compare the specifications of the new product with the previous model.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV vs. DSC-RX100 V specifications comparison
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100V |
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Matrix |
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Number of effective pixels |
20.1 MP | 20.1 MP |
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Physical size |
1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) | 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) |
Maximum Resolution |
5472 x 3648 pixels (3:2) | 5472 x 3648 pixels (3:2) |
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Type of |
Exmor R, BSI-CMOS | Exmor R, BSI-CMOS |
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Sensitivity range |
125-12800, expandable up to 80-25600 |
125-12800, Expandable up to 80-25600 |
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Focus system |
25 phase points | 315 phase points |
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Lens |
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Focal length (equiv.) |
24-70 mm | 24-100 mm |
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Zoom ratio |
2.9x | 4.1x |
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Aperture range |
f/1.8 - f/2.8 | f/1.8 - f/2.8 |
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Shooting modes |
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Maximum Burst Speed |
16 fps | 24 fps |
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Maximum burst |
40 frames | 150 frames |
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Frame format |
3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920) |
3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920) |
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exposition |
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Exposure: mechanical shutter | electronic, with |
30 - 1/2000 | 1/32000 | 30 - 1/2000 | 1/32000 |
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exposure compensation |
+/- 3 EV in 1/3-stop increments | +/- 3 EV in 1/3-stop increments |
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Memory and interfaces |
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Memory cards |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo | |
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Image formats |
JPEG (normal, fine, x.fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (fine, superfine), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
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Interfaces |
micro-USB 2.0, micro-HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | mini-USB 2.0, micro-HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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Sight tools |
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LCD screen |
3" 1.228M dots Xtra Fine LCD | |
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Viewfinder |
built-in electronic, OLED, 2.36M dots | |
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Video recording |
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Video container |
MP4 | MP4 |
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Video codecs |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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Max. permission |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
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Max. video frame rate |
60 fps (1920 x 1080) | 120 fps (1920 x 1080) |
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Other characteristics |
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Battery life (CIPA) |
280 | 220 |
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The size |
102 x 58 x 41mm | 102 x 58 x 41mm |
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Weight |
298 g (with batteries and memory card) | 299 g (with batteries and memory card) |
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Price |
$1000/€1150 | $1000/€1150 |
Sony's new premium compact Cyber-shot RX100 V features a 1" back-illuminated 20.1MP Exmor RS sensor. The RX100 V offers what Sony calls "professional level AF performance" and will delight amateur photographers. latest system 315-point phase focusing, covering approximately 65% of the frame at a speed of approximately 0.05 seconds. The system is borrowed from the latest flagship. Burst speed is amazing! 24 RAW + JPEG frames per second with autofocus and autoexposure. The latest technology give a serious increase in performance, which speeds up the reading of information from the image sensor. The memory buffer has also been expanded in the camera. This means the Mark V now offers fantastic full-resolution continuous shooting with autofocus and auto exposure up to 150 frames in JPEG+RAW burst. This is actually the speed with the frequency of video shooting. Eye AF is also available in AF-C mode.
The camera display is not touch sensitive. It is worth waiting, obviously, in the VI modification. It has a resolution of 1229k dots and is 3 inches in size. The monitor tilts 180º up and 45º down. Wi-Fi and NFC are available from wireless modules. The camera has learned to read QR codes to help establish a wireless connection when NFC is not available. In addition to the LCD display, the novelty has a retractable electronic OLED viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 million dots. The BIONZ X processor is responsible for processing the data. The fully electronic shutter can operate at speeds up to 1/32000 sec. electronic shutter turns on by itself if you set a shutter speed faster than 1/2000 of a second or if the frame rate exceeds 10 frames per second. It turns out that the mechanical shutter is difficult to work out the frequency of 24 frames per second.
Other specs include the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm EGF (2.9x optical zoom) f/1.8-2.8 lens, inherited unchanged from its predecessor. ISO sensitivity is still in the range of 125-12800, the battery provides a slightly reduced 220 shots, an on-board slot for SDXC and Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo cards, Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n and NFC modules, and also USB and HDMI interfaces. The dimensions of the camera have also been preserved, they are 101.6 x 58.1 x 41 mm and weigh 299 grams (with battery and memory card).
4K video is recorded from an area of 5028 x 2828 pixels to make the video more detailed. This means that the sampling in each area is 1.3x (1.7x in total). The high readout speed of the sensor reduces the rolling shutter effect. The new camera is getting closer and closer to the global shutter. The camera supports phase-detection autofocus during video recording, but without using the touch screen, which greatly reduces usability. 960 fps and all others slow modes movements are now available with double the recording length. The RX100 IV can shoot up to 8 seconds of video at 960 fps. FullHD video is now recorded at 120 frames per second. S-Log2/S-Gamut available.
In terms of design, the Sony RX100 V is no surprise. Because it looks almost identical to its predecessors. Subsequent generations are practically indistinguishable in thickness and weight, the RX100 V is still good and compact camera. It is surprising how retractable elements work in such a small body, the compactness of the camera is a brilliant creation of Japanese designers.
conclusions
The Sony RX100 V is a miniature device that continues the evolutionary line of the company and can fit in your pocket. By this criterion, perhaps unparalleled on the market in this miniaturization. And it's a compact with manners professional camera. For those who need a compact camera, nothing is better than the Sony DSC-RX100 V. But for these characteristics, you will have to pay a high price.
Pros of the RX100 IV:
Mini size;
Very efficient and fast autofocus;
Continuous shooting 24 fps;
Lens with very good aperture value and focal length;
Convenient control thanks to knobs, buttons and menus; many options on the menu; screen tilt;
Retractable OLED viewfinder;
Minuses:
Price comparable to amateur DSLRs with a larger sensor;
Uncomfortable grip;
Not touch screen;
No external microphone jack.
The Sony RX100 III is the third in a series of zoom lenses that, despite its tiny size, is very capable. According to many, this is the best camera you can buy right now. It very skillfully combines everything important for photographers - a large sensor and a good lens, while maintaining a true pocket size.
Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 III Camera Reviews
This is the third time Sony has used the same large 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor. The matrix is designated Exmor R, which means that it is made using BSI CMOS technology and can operate at speeds from ISO 125 to 12.800. The camera is equipped with the new BIONZ X image processor.
What's new in Sony RX100 III
In the Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 iii, we find a completely new lens. This is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* design, which this time has a range corresponding to 24-70mm and f/1.8 - f/2.8 light. 24mm at the bottom of the range - and already quite a wide field of view on an APS-C camera. In addition, the brightness really impresses. When there is not enough light, of course, optical lens stabilization comes in handy. In turn, when there is too much of it, we have a software ND filter.
Version III features photo cropping, namely a built-in 1.44 million-dot OLED digital viewfinder. The viewfinder is hidden in the body like a flash, and we can only take it out when we really need it. In addition, there is a swivel, but not a touch screen.
Our review of the Sony DSC RX100 iii found the shutter to operate at 30 - 1/2000 sec.
The camera can register 2.9 frames / s in burst mode, and after locking the focus, the speed increases to 10 frames. Of course, as an advanced design befits, we have the option to save files in RAW format.
As is already standard for Sony, among the P, A, S, M modes, we also find many creative modes that allow you to select a scene or apply various color effects.
Construction and workmanship
If you've held a Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 in version I or II, you'll feel right at home here. The case is the same, well-known design, made in a modern style. The versions differ only in thickness - version II expanded the body by 2 millimeters, and version III by 3 mm in place of the lens, which has a completely new design. All the differences between the cases are visible only when we place them directly next to each other. The best evidence of this is the fact that all cases from the RX100 II also fit version III.
Sony RX100 III - Construction and workmanship Same design, same advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is the very weak control. The entire front of the camera is covered with a solid material - I lack some kind of rough rubber here, thanks to which the camera would lie confidently in my hand.
As for the quality of performance, there can be no objections. The body seems to be a dense, homogeneous lump. The assembly of all elements is at a very high level, but the camera, unfortunately, is not protected from dust and moisture.
Control
The number of buttons on the miniature case is quite large. On the top panel of the Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 III we find the off and shutter button surrounded by the zoom slider, the mode dial and a small release lever that raises the flash. The lamp after exit can be bent back and, thanks to this, reflect light from the ceiling in the room. This is a really useful feature, albeit a little inconvenient, because you need to hold the flash with your finger all the time.
Sony RX100 III - Management and maintenance Behind the most important element is the circle of settings, which also contains 4 switch buttons that simultaneously serve as shortcuts to various functions. The top button changes items on the screen (or viewfinder), and the bottom button is responsible for adjusting the exposure. The left and right buttons can be programmed. By default, the left one is responsible for the shutter mode, and the right one is for the flash mode. Inside the wheel is an "OK" button, which can also be programmed for your own needs.
RX100 III - Management and maintenance The remaining buttons are located above and below the wheel: the record button, the functional principle menu (Fn), the camera menu, photo playback mode and the "c" button. The last control is the ring around the lens. It can be used to change the focal length, as well as to change other settings such as ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, and other functions.
An interesting novelty in the body of the RX100 III is the built-in OLED digital viewfinder with a resolution of 1.44 million dots. The developers managed to place it inside the case. Due to the fact that almost the entire rear wall is covered by the screen, there was no room on the back of the camera for an additional eyepiece window. Therefore, the viewfinder, if necessary, extends like a flash.
The viewfinder is opened by a small button located on the left side of the camera. Then you should pull the eyepiece towards you. Applying the eye to the eyepiece turns off the screen and automatically starts the image in the viewfinder. The use of such a retractable design is surprisingly convenient.
The image is relatively large and bright, also noteworthy is the color reproduction and the large span of the display tone. It uses technology like the much higher priced cameras like the Sony A7. The drop in quality only appears in very low light conditions.
Viewfinder Sony DSC RX100 III The viewfinder is a useful feature, especially in bright sunlight, in such conditions the main screen of the camera turns into a mirror. When there is no big sun, it is convenient to use the screen. The screen diagonal is quite large (3”), the resolution is 1.23 million dots, and the colors are natural. The screen can be moved 45 degrees down and 180 degrees up, ie. towards the anterior chamber. The shutter mode in this case switches automatically to a timer, which will appeal to selfie fans.
Battery Sony RX100 III
Included with the camera is a battery, according to the manufacturer, enough to take about 320 shots when using the screen and up to 230 with the viewfinder. After two weeks of camera testing, I can confirm these results. Is it a lot? Probably not. On the other hand, in the pocket camera segment, it's hard to expect better results.
Sony RX100 III - Battery The Sony RX100 III is equipped with a replaceable battery, however, no charger is included. In the box, we will find only a USB cable with an adapter for connecting it to a power outlet. Therefore, we can charge the camera by connecting it to a power outlet or USB port on a computer.
Connectors, Wi-Fi, NFC and Apps
Sony RX100 III, given its small size, does not indulge in the number of connectors. There is only a mini HDMI output and a micro USB connector. Through HDMI, you can connect, for example, to a TV. The Sony DSC RX100 III can use 4K resolution if you have such a TV.
The device also has a Wi-Fi connection. Thanks to this, we can connect it to a smartphone that works as a remote control with an image viewing function. You can also save photos and videos to your smartphone memory. Supported Operating Systems iOS and Android. As usual with Sony, minus the company for not supporting Windows Phone.
RX100 III - Connectors, Wi-Fi, NFC and Apps In a specially prepared Sony store, you can download several interesting applications, for example, one that shoots and plays video itself. Some of the applications can be downloaded for free, while others will have to be paid.
Autofocus and speed
Autofocus speed is very good during the day and much worse at night. In practice, for most tasks, speed is enough.
Sony RX100 - Autofocus and speed If we talk about the speed of the camera, then it is also good. It starts up quickly, and after a while the camera is ready to shoot. The device slowed down only when I took pictures for a few seconds with the most fast speed 10 fps. Dumping such a series of shots to the card can take a few seconds even on a very fast SDXC UHS-I 94 MB/s tab.
Unfortunately, the camera lacked the ability to quickly change the focus point. I have been looking for it for a very long time, but there is simply no such opportunity! To change the active point, you need to do it in the menu, which is very inconvenient. This is a big omission from Sony in this class of cameras.
Video
The camera has advanced shooting capabilities and can save recordings with the XAVC S, AVCHD or MP4 codec. Maximum quality Full HD, 100p, 50M.
RX100 III We have the P, A, S and M modes at our disposal, and therefore, during the recording, we can change the exposure parameters arbitrarily. When shooting video, autofocus, zoom and image stabilization work. Autofocus and digital zoom have a fast response time, they are very smooth, so nothing twitches in the video.
What I like about the Sony RX100 III is that it will be equally good in the hands of an amateur and in the hands of an advanced photographer. At the beginning, we are surrounded on all sides by various graphical explanations of the modes and a lot of unnecessary animation. Fortunately, all this can be turned off.
I like Sony's consistency in approach to menus. It is divided into categories, which are divided into bookmarks. This is a convenient solution.
One of essential functions in the menu - auto ISO in M mode. Of course, we can also turn on the bubble level, or histogram. In turn, the context menu provides quick access to 12 selected functions.
In the menu, we can adjust the image quality to RAW, RAW + JPG, X.FINE, FINE and STD. It is a pity that when recording RAW + JPG, there is only “fine” quality, and not “extra fine”.
Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 III Photo Quality
Let's start with the lens. First of all, it gives a really clear and detailed image. I am surprised by the optical quality of the lens. Its range is 24-70mm and light, f/1.8-2.8.
Sony RX100 III - Photo quality The picture is very good for every combination of focal length and aperture. Even the most difficult combination, 70mm, f/2.8, and sharpening to the background, makes the photos really "sharp".
The lens gets dark pretty quickly. f/1.8 is supported only for wide angle, and f/2.8 is already achieved at a focal length of about 32mm. If we are talking about the quality of the matrix, then it is very good.
The range of frequencies and balance is surprisingly large, and in real life, in addition, there are systems for increasing the dynamics of the image. Features like Auto DRO or auto HDR really work in practice.
Photos from Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 iii Photos from Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 iii
Photos from Sony Cyber Shot DSC RX100 iii
The Sony RX100 photos good quality are obtained mainly in good light, and when shooting at night, I noticed a tendency for the pictures to be blown out. Balance under incandescent lighting does not work quite as I expected. As regards the quality of high speeds it's very good to use ISO 1600. The noise is still not in the way and the colors are not too dull. At ISO 3200, a clear reduction in image dynamics is already visible. Higher values make small parts mush. So it's in the big leagues when it comes to compacts, and the image quality is almost as good as a DSLR. And this is in a pocket camera!
Indeed, modern 1” matrices are one of the biggest photographic blessings of recent years. Excellent ratio of size and image quality.
Finally
The Sony DSC RX100 III is an excellent camera for the conscientious and demanding photographer. The camera is a competition not only for other compacts, but even for SLRs. Lens range 24-70mm. in addition, the lens of the Sony Cyber Shot RX100 III is much brighter, which eliminates the advantage of a DSLR in the form of a larger sensor.
The new compact Sony will not disappoint. Of course, he has his little flaws, but none of them can overshadow the advantages. In general, quality is felt here. The Sony DSC RX100 is by far the best body of any RX series camera.
The only problem is the price of the device. Comparing the Sony RX100 III and other cameras, the camera will lose in terms of price, since immediately after the premiere it cost more than $1000. For compact cameras, this is a cosmic sum, although on the other hand, how much will a DSLR with a viewfinder and a lens with similar capabilities cost? The same or even more.
Excerpt. It has become shorter, much shorter than the minimum possible shutter speed on the Cyber-shot RX100 III. Was 1/2000 of a second, became 1/32000. AT skillful hands this will allow you to get interesting shots that are inaccessible to cameras of previous generations. But in reality, there are almost no amateur scenes for which such a short shutter speed would be needed. Also keep in mind that a normal 1/32000 second exposure requires a lot of light - even on a sunny day it can be difficult.
Burst shooting. It was 10 frames per second, it became 16. Progress is evident, but, again, this difference is not as significant as it might seem. Firstly, autofocus only works on the first frame (with tracking focusing, you can’t dream of such a shooting speed). And secondly, such a shooting frequency will not be in demand in amateur scenes. One could argue that commercial shooting is possible with a compact, but I still can't imagine the RX100 in the hands of an experienced professional. Except perhaps in the role of an auxiliary camera for preliminary shooting and prompt coordination of the plot with customers.
Best autofocus. Sony, of course, spoke about the fact that the camera began to aim faster, but I did not notice any difference with the Cyber-shot RX100 III. In good light, the camera clearly “clings” to the object at the right point, but at dusk its capabilities do not look so impressive. Not surprising, because the camera uses the good old contrast method to focus.
Test shots, battery life
Sony is in no hurry to change the 20-megapixel one-inch sensor to something new. The exact same BSI-CMOS sensor was used in both the RX100 III and RX100 II. In the case of the RX100 IV, we can only talk about a small software image tuning. There is no fundamental difference in the noise level between the cameras of the past and the current generation.
Compacts with a large sensor have recently begun to capture the mass market. In fact, the firstborn was the camera Canon PowerShot G1 X. Before it, such compacts were only in the not very common lines of Leica and Sigma cameras, revered primarily by professional photographers. However, even among these cameras there were no cameras equipped with zoom lenses, which for ordinary user is a major drawback in daily use. Canon PowerShot G1 X did not remain the only representative of the new segment for a long time, and six months after its release, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 camera was introduced. This camera is equipped with an inch sensor, that is, half an inch less than the G1 X. However, the aperture ratio of the lens at a wide angle is much higher - ƒ / 1.8 versus ƒ / 2.8 for Canon, that is, more than a step. There is also a gain at the long end — ƒ/4.9 versus ƒ/5.8. In addition, the RX100, traditionally for advanced Sony compacts, boasts many additional functions, and in video mode, you can even state a total superiority over a competitor from the Canon camp, in addition, the RX100 is much more compact and twice as light, but also more expensive. Which camera is better?
⇡ Specifications declared by the manufacturer
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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| Matrix | 1" CMOS (13.2x8.8 mm) |
| Pixels (total) | 20.9 million |
| Number of effective pixels | 20.2 million |
| Photo Format | raw, JPEG, DCF 2.0 DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III |
| Video Format | AVCHD,MP4 |
| Audio Format | Stereo |
| Image resolution | 3:2 5472x3648, 3888x2592, 2736x1824 4:3 4864x3648, 3648x2736, 2592x1944 16:9 5472x3080, 3648x2056, 2720x1528, 640x480 1:1 3648x3648, 2544x2544, 1920x1920 |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 640x480 |
| Focal length range, mm | 10,4-37,1 (28-100 in 35mm equivalent) |
| Minimum focusing distance, cm | Standard: 55 Macro: 5 |
| Focus modes | Single, continuous, macro, manual, direct manual focus |
| metering | Multi-segment, center-weighted, point modes exposure metering |
| Exposure compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV in 1/3 increments |
| Exposure range, s | iAuto (4" - 1/2000) / software auto mode (1" — 1/2000) |
| white balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature/Filter, Custom |
| Sensitivity, units in ISO equivalent | Auto (ISO 125-6400, selectable by upper/lower limit), 125/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 (expanded to ISO 80/100), Noise Reduction Multi-Frame NR: Auto (ISO 125-25600) |
| Descent timer, s | 2, 10 |
| Flash range, m | SHU: 0.3-17.1 Tele: 0.55-6.3 |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Display | 3-inch, 1,228,800 dots |
| Built-in flash memory | Not |
| Data carriers | SD, MS |
| Source of power | Li-ion battery NP-BX1, 4.5Wh |
| Dimensions, mm | 101.6x58.1x35.9 |
| Weight, grams | 240 (with battery and memory card) 213 (without battery and memory card) |
⇡ Scope of delivery and options
The final sample was provided for testing, but the delivery set turned out to be incomplete. The box contained straps for a wide belt, a battery, a tiny charger and a USB cable. Commercial samples also includes a strap, user manual and CD with additional software and an electronic version of the user manual. Numerous bag and case options, tripods, display protector, additional batteries and chargers, memory cards, and optional zoom are available as options. warranty service up to 5 years.
⇡ Appearance and usability
It's one thing to look at the characteristics, and quite another to hold it in your hands. The camera body was unexpectedly tiny. The RX100 is noticeably smaller than both the Canon PowerShot G1 X and devices like the Olympus XZ-2 iHS or Panasonic DMC-LX7. And even the Samsung EX2F, although a little thinner, is still larger than the tested camera. It's funny, but a camera with a large sensor is also lighter than all the listed advanced compacts with a 1/1.7-inch matrix.
The body, of course, is metal, and there are actually only two body panels. They fit perfectly, and in general the assembly is flawless. Despite the relatively small thickness of the device, when trying to twist and squeeze it does not give in at all and does not creak. The surface of the panels is slightly rough, it is covered with a thin but durable layer of black lacquer. The paint surface is difficult to damage, but prints on it are clearly visible. Luckily, they are easy to clean.
On the front is an autofocus assist lamp, as well as a lens with a control ring.
At the back, most of the surface is occupied by the display. The thickness of the frames is minimal, so the camera looks very interesting from the rear. On the right side there is a video recording key, buttons for entering the functional and main menus, a multifunctional round rotating key with an enter button in the center, as well as keys for switching to viewing mode and calling up help.
A pop-up flash, a pair of microphones, a power key and a shutter key, supplemented by a zoom control lever, and a shooting mode dial are installed on top.
Below are hidden compartments for the battery and memory card, hidden by a single cover, a tripod connector, as well as a rubber plug, under which there is an HDMI cable connector.
On the right, under a plastic door, there is a micro-USB connector, and on the left, only the system microphone is installed.
