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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V

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Overview
ReleasedNovember 2005August 2026
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor formatAPS-C1.0-type
Sensor typeCMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions21.5 × 14.4 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution10.3 MP20.1 MP
Largest image3888 × 25925472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–3200100–12800
Sensor detailProgressive-scan CMOS, 21.5 × 14.4 mm; maker 10.3 million effective and 10.8 million total photosites. The native 3888 × 2592 image contains approximately 10.08 million pixels. APS-C-sized description follows Cameralabs and digitalkamera.de, with actual maker dimensions retained1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked CMOS architecture
ISO detail–Standard still-image ISO 100–12800, expandable down to ISO 64
Image processor–BIONZ XR and AI processing unit
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard and SR2 RAW; RAW records a JPEG companion, with no TIFF option–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–120 mm equivalent24–600 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–4.8f/2.4–4
Optical zoom5×25×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–30 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 14.3–71.5 mm, equivalent 24–120 mm; f/2.8–4.8 maximum aperture; 12 elements in ten groups, four aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; 67 mm filter thread; mechanical zoom and electronic manual-focus ringsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; maker UK specifies actual 9.1–210 mm and 24–600 mm equivalent; 72 mm filter thread; no built-in ND filter
AutofocusFive-area automatic selection, centre or flexible spot contrast autofocus; AF illuminator rather than Hologram AF; single, monitor and continuous focus. Normal focus from 0.5 m; macro approximately 0.35 m wide or 0.4 m telephoto from sensor plane, as clarified by maker archiveFast Hybrid phase/contrast AF; up to 575 phase-detection points over approximately 70.6% of image area; recognises humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, with automatic subject selection and touch tracking
ShutterAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second, program 1–1/2000, aperture priority 8–1/2000 and shutter priority/manual 30–1/2000; TIME exposure up to 180 secondsMechanical 30 seconds and Bulb to 1/1000 second at f/2.4–f/7.1, or 1/2000 second at f/8 or smaller; electronic 30 seconds to 1/16000 second
Burst detailMaker archive specifies approximately 3 fps for a maximum of three full-resolution JPEG frames; no RAW burst. This brief buffer-limited rate is detail only, rather than maximum sustained continuous captureUp to 30 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking; blackout-free view; Continuous Shooting Speed Boost changes speed during a sequence. Rate can fall depending on shooting conditions.
Stabilisation detail–Optical still-image stabilisation; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
FlashPop-up flash, Advanced Accessory Shoe and ACC connector; maker range 0.5–8.5 m wide and 0.4–5 m telephoto; ±2 EV flash adjustment and first/rear-curtain slow syncNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash; maker flash sync up to 1/2000 second
Exposure controlsAutomatic, program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; Standard, Vivid and Adobe RGB colour; three-level sharpening, saturation and contrast; live histogram, RGB playback histograms, zebra highlight warning and grid1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2″3″
Screen dots134,0001,620,000
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTop-mounted free-angle 2.0-inch TFT LCD with 134,000 dots and 100% coverage; 235,000-dot 0.44-inch electronic viewfinder with eye-sensor switching; body does not swivelLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information display
Viewfinder detail–0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps selectable refresh
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)500 photographs630 photographs
Body weight926 g1026 g
Release detailSony Japan original 13 September 2005 announcement specifies 18 November 2005 sale; documented Japanese first-sale date. UK support ISO 100 minimum conflicts with original maker and archive ISO 160, corroborated by both reviewsSony US specifies August 2026 retail availability; UK preorders opened on 9 July, which is not the retail release date. Full maker specifications are available.
Recording mediaSeparate Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO and CompactFlash Type I/II/Microdrive slots; Duo formats require adapter; FAT16/FAT32; cards selected by switch, without simultaneous recordingOne SD card slot compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsHi-Speed USB 2.0 Mini-B, video output, ACC connector, DC input and Advanced Accessory Shoe; PictBridge printingUSB-C supporting USB 3.2 10 Gbps; Micro HDMI Type D; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; USB streaming up to 4K 30p
Wireless connections–Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0; Creators’ App for transfers and remote control; supported bands vary by region
Battery life detailNP-FM50 InfoLithium; approximately 500 shots/250 minutes with Memory Stick or 460 shots/230 minutes with Microdrive, maker CIPA conditions: Fine quality, LCD on, alternate full zoom, flash every other shot, power cycling every ten shots and photograph every 30 secondsNP-FZ100; CIPA maker claim approximately 630 photographs using LCD or 570 using viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera charging with supplied AC-L15-series adapter, confirmed by maker archive; UK support accessory line incorrectly lists NP-FR1/AC-LS5, contradicting its own NP-FM50 field and original maker sourcesInternal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery support
DimensionsApproximately 139.4 × 97.7 × 156 mm (width × height × depth), at wide zoom and excluding protrusionsApproximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailSony Japan original launch and archive specify approximately 926 g camera only; archive loaded figure 1047 g includes NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens hood. UK support lists 929 g camera-only; main follows consistent original maker 926 g figure, with no inferred regional hardware differenceApproximately 1026 g body only or 1111 g with battery and memory card
Materials–Dust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed completely dustproof or moistureproof
In the boxNP-FM50 battery, AC adapter and power cable, video and USB cables, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens hood and two software CDsNP-FZ100 battery, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, lens hood and shoulder strap
Video
Highest video resolution–3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detailNo video recording, confirmed by maker archive; live view does not imply movie recording3840 × 2160 up to 119.88p NTSC or 100p PAL; 4K 120p has a narrower angle of view. XAVC HS H.265 and XAVC S H.264 include 10-bit 4:2:2 modes; All-Intra 4K reaches 59.94p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUTs, proxy recording and time-lapse supported; S&Q mode does not record audio.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone; LPCM recording; digital two/four-channel audio with compatible shoe accessories; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output

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