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

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SonyCyber-shot RX0SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20172018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeStacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memoryExmor RS stacked CMOS
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
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 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 still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X with high-speed front-end LSI; Sony describes higher-speed processing and a larger buffer for this DSC-RX100M5A revision
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 fps24 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*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in 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 autofocus315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; Zone and Lock-on AF Zone are listed in this revision’s maker specifications
ShutterElectronic shutter, 1/4–1/32000 second in Auto, Program and ManualElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
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 fillsContinuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 233 Fine JPEG photographs under the maker’s stated conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3.5 fps.
Stabilisation detailNo optical, sensor-shift or electronic image stabilisationOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correction
FlashNo built-in flash–
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 stepsAdds entire-screen-average and highlight metering choices listed in the DSC-RX100M5A datasheet
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 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 availableXAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR uses lower-resolution sensor readout and upscales to Full HD. Sony specifies approximately five minutes of continuous 4K recording; S-Log3 and HLG are not listed for this model.
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 stereo–
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 inputTilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (SonyAlphaLab); dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs220 photographs
Body weight95 g272 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 sale2018 year precision. Sony’s overseas-model datasheet is dated July 2018; contemporary DC Watch launch coverage reports Japanese sale from 13 July 2018. A maker first-sale day and UK retail month were not verified.
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; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
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 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)
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 and NFC; the exact M5A datasheet lists PlayMemories Camera Apps as unavailable
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; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)
ChargingUSB charging and USB shooting/playback power; maker English Help Guide gives approximately 135 minutes using supplied AC adapter under its charging conditionsUSB charging and USB power supply supported
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 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick Duo
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–
ColoursBlack–
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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