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Sony Cyber-shot RX0 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

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SonyCyber-shot RX0SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2017July 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeStacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memoryExmor RS stacked CMOS with DRAM
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution15.3 MP20.1 MP
Largest image4800 × 32005472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type 13.2 × 8.8 mm stacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memory, approximately 21 million total and 15.3 million effective photosites1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked circuitry and attached DRAM memory
Image formatsSony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG and JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGBJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; ISO 80 and 100 are extended. Multi-shot noise reduction separately reaches ISO 25600 by combining photographsStandard single-frame ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100; multi-frame noise reduction reaches ISO 25600
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24 mm equivalent24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom–2.9×
StabilisationNoneOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst16 fps16 fps
Lens detailZEISS 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 zoomingZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 8.8–25.7 mm; equivalent range applies to 3:2 stills; built-in three-stop ND filter
AutofocusAF-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 autofocusContrast-detection AF; single-shot AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF
ShutterElectronic shutter, 1/4–1/32000 second in Auto, Program and ManualMechanical shutter permits Bulb and 30 seconds to 1/2000 second in manual mode; electronic shutter reaches 1/32000 second
Burst detailUp 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 fillsSpeed Priority Continuous reaches approximately 16 fps with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame. Normal continuous shooting reaches approximately 5.5 fps.
Stabilisation detailNo optical, sensor-shift or electronic image stabilisationOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Intelligent Active mode adds electronic correction
FlashNo built-in flashManually raised built-in flash; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsAuto, 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 resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 25 fps
Video detailInternal 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 availablePAL 4K up to 3840 × 2160 at 25p; NTSC up to 30p or 24p, at 60 or 100 Mbps; 4K clips limited to approximately five minutes. Full HD supports 100p PAL or 120p NTSC. Separate HFR captures at 250/500/1000 fps PAL or 240/480/960 fps NTSC for approximately two or four seconds, then encodes Full HD slow motion; these are lower-resolution sensor readouts, not native Full HD at 1000 fps.
AudioBuilt-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 stereoBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC audio depending on movie format; HFR recording has no audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size1.5″3″
Screen dots230,4001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 1.5-type 4:3 Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no touch inputLCD tilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touchscreen (Photography Blog and Expert Reviews)
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.39-type OLED with approximately 2.35 million dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs280 photographs
Body weight95 g271 g
Release detailSony 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 saleSony specifies July 2015 US retail availability and 31 July 2015 in Japan. The month is retained because the US notice supplies no day. Sony's Japanese announcement expands the RX range rather than retiring earlier models.
Recording mediamicroSD/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 connectedSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; 100 Mbps XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 SDXC
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and 3.5 mm microphone input; removable connector cover. Open or detached covers compromise water protectionMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0; Micro HDMI
Wireless connections2.4 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 firmwareWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; NFC One-touch connection
Battery life detailNP-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 durationNP-BX1; CIPA maker claim approximately 280 photographs using LCD or 230 using viewfinder
ChargingUSB charging and USB shooting/playback power; maker English Help Guide gives approximately 135 minutes using supplied AC adapter under its charging conditionsUSB charging; USB power supply during shooting and playback
DimensionsApproximately 59.0 × 40.5 × 29.8 mm width × height × depthApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 95 g body only, or 110 g including NP-BJ1 and microSD cardApproximately 271 g body only; 298 g with battery and media
MaterialsIPX8-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–
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-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–

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