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Sony · Cyber-shot RX0

Cyber-shot RX0

Released October 2017

A small rugged 1.0-type camera with a fixed 24 mm equivalent f/4 lens, RAW photographs and Full HD internal video recording.

Type: Compact
Sensor: 1.0-type
Megapixels: 15.3
Lens: 24 mm equivalent
Video: 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Body weight: 95 g

What reviewers say

Photography Blog and ePHOTOzine praised the image detail, lens sharpness and rugged small body. Both criticised the lack of stabilisation and internal 4K recording, the 50 cm minimum focus distance and the price. Photography Blog found the small screen difficult in bright light; ePHOTOzine noted short video battery life and awkward switching between photographs and movies.

From photographyblog.com and ephotozine.com

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Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type: Compact
Sensor format: 1.0-type
Sensor type: Stacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memory
Sensor dimensions: 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution: 15.3 MP
Largest image: 4800 × 3200
RAW recording: Yes
Standard ISO range: 125–12800
Sensor detail: 1.0-type 13.2 × 8.8 mm stacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memory, approximately 21 million total and 15.3 million effective photosites
Image formats: Sony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG and JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGB
ISO detail: Standard ISO 125–12800; ISO 80 and 100 are extended. Multi-shot noise reduction separately reaches ISO 25600 by combining photographs
Image processor: BIONZ X

Lens and shooting

Built-in lens: 24 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture: f/4
Stabilisation: None
Maximum continuous burst: 16 fps
Lens detail: ZEISS Tessar T*, physical 7.7 mm; six elements in six groups, all aspherical. Fixed f/4 aperture; 24 mm equivalent applies to 3:2 stills. Digital and Clear Image Zoom crop the image rather than optically zooming
Autofocus: AF-S, manual and preset focus; wide 25-point area, centre, flexible spot and expanded flexible spot, with Eye AF and lock-on tracking. Movie preset focus is for subjects beyond approximately 1 m; NEAR mode covers approximately 0.5–1 m. No continuous movie autofocus
Shutter: Electronic shutter, 1/4–1/32000 second in Auto, Program and Manual
Burst detail: Up to 16 fps in speed-priority continuous mode with focus and exposure fixed to first frame; ordinary continuous mode approximately 5.5 fps. Speed decreases as buffer fills
Stabilisation detail: No optical, sensor-shift or electronic image stabilisation
Flash: No built-in flash
Exposure controls: Auto, Program and Manual with memory recall; fixed f/4 aperture; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps

Video

Highest video resolution: 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detail: Internal XAVC S/AVCHD/MP4 Full HD recording up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL; XAVC S 50 Mbps. Ordinary 120/100 fps recording is 1280 × 720, not Full HD. Clean 3840 × 2160 HDMI output requires a separate recorder; the camera cannot record 4K to its memory card. HFR captures up to 960 fps NTSC or 1000 fps PAL with reduced sensor readout resolution, scaled to Full HD playback; no audio in HFR. S-Log2 and picture profiles available
Audio: Built-in stereo microphones and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input with plug-in power; external microphone disables internal microphones. XAVC S uses LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo and MP4 AAC-LC stereo

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder: None
Screen size: 1.5″
Screen dots: 230,400
Touchscreen: No
Tilting screen: No
Display detail: Fixed 1.5-type 4:3 Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no touch input

Connections and design

Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery life (maker's claim): 240 photographs
Body weight: 95 g
Release detail: Sony Japan's 1 September 2017 announcement specifies 27 October local sale; October precision retained pending exact earlier international retail-day evidence. September preorder and demonstrations are separate from sale
Recording media: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Micro Mark2; suitable card speed required for XAVC S/HFR. Supplied memory-card protector helps retain the card while cables are connected
Ports: Multi/Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and 3.5 mm microphone input; removable connector cover. Open or detached covers compromise water protection
Wireless connections: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth remote power control. Original maker launch describes app control of up to five cameras; additional wired or network control requires appropriate accessory and firmware
Battery life detail: NP-BJ1; approximately 240 still photographs under maker CIPA conditions. Actual movie battery test approximately 35 minutes; continuous movie battery test approximately 60 minutes is distinct from a guaranteed single recording duration
Charging: USB charging and USB shooting/playback power; maker English Help Guide gives approximately 135 minutes using supplied AC adapter under its charging conditions
Dimensions: Approximately 59.0 × 40.5 × 29.8 mm width × height × depth
Weight detail: Approximately 95 g body only, or 110 g including NP-BJ1 and microSD card
Materials: IPX8-equivalent waterproof to 10 m for 60 minutes and IP6X-equivalent dust protection; passed 2 m drop onto 5 cm plywood under MIL-STD810G C1 Method516.7-Shock and 200 kgf/2000 N load tests. These tests do not guarantee survival in every condition; optional housing extends underwater use
Colours: Black
In the box: NP-BJ1 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, memory-card protector and instructions; regional fittings vary. RX0G is a bundle containing the same DSC-RX0 and VCT-SGR1 grip

Pros and cons

Pros

RAW recording from a 1.0-type sensor
Waterproof to 10 m under maker conditions
External microphone input and clean HDMI output

Cons

4K recording requires an external recorder
No image stabilisation
Fixed f/4 aperture and 50 cm minimum focus distance

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 V	Compact	1.0-type	20.1	24–70 mm equivalent	3840 × 2160 at 30 fps	272 g	Nov 2016
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA	Compact	1.0-type	20.1	24–70 mm equivalent	3840 × 2160 at 30 fps	272 g	2018
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI	Compact	1.0-type	20.1	24–200 mm equivalent	3840 × 2160 at 30 fps	274 g	Jul 2018

Newer model: Cyber-shot RX0 II.

Sources

Photo: sony.jp

RX0 front view: Sony
RX0 left three-quarter view: Sony
RX0 left side view: Sony
RX0 right side view: Sony
RX0 rear screen and controls: Sony
RX0 with connector cover open: Sony
RX0 top view: Sony
RX0 underside and tripod socket: Sony
RX0 installed in an accessory cage with optional production accessories: Sony
RX0 cameras in a multi-camera dance production setup: Sony official launch press photograph; RX0 cameras in a multi-camera dance production setup. Complete published composition and background retained; optional accessories shown are part of the pictured configuration.
Sony RX0 cameras arranged on a multi-camera production rig: Sony official product-page photograph; Sony RX0 cameras arranged on a multi-camera production rig. Complete published composition and background retained; optional accessories shown are part of the pictured configuration.
BIONZ X processor and circuit-board detail published for Sony RX0: Sony official product-page photograph; BIONZ X processor and circuit-board detail published for Sony RX0. Complete published composition and background retained; optional accessories shown are part of the pictured configuration.
Sony RX0 filming setup with connected external monitor: Sony official product-page photograph; Sony RX0 filming setup with connected external monitor. Complete published composition and background retained; optional accessories shown are part of the pictured configuration.
Lens-element and lens-face detail composition published for Sony RX0: Sony official product-page photograph; Lens-element and lens-face detail composition published for Sony RX0. Complete published composition and background retained; optional accessories shown are part of the pictured configuration.

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