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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100SonyCyber-shot DSC-V1
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012May 2003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeExmor CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm–
Effective resolution20.2 MP5.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36482592 × 1944
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range125–6400100–800
Sensor detail1.0-type is an optical-format designation; physical sensor dimensions are 13.2 × 8.8 mm, not a one-inch diagonal1/1.8-type interlaced Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.3 million total photosites and primary-colour filter; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); movies use AVCHD 2.0 or MP4JPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF plus JPEG, and animated GIF Clip Motion; 4:3 or 3:2 photographs. No RAW
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 125–6400; extended ISO 80/100; higher multi-frame noise-reduction settings combine images and are not the standard sensitivity range–
Image processorBIONZReal Imaging Technology with 14-bit DXP A/D conversion, SRC interpolation and colour/luminance/slow-shutter noise reduction
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens28–100 mm equivalent34–136 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–4.9f/2.8–4
Optical zoom3.6×4×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 10.4–37.1 mm; quoted equivalent range applies to 3:2 still photographsCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, actual 7–28 mm; eight elements in seven groups with two aspherical elements and six-blade iris; optional conversion lenses
AutofocusAF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; multi-point focus uses 25 pointsSingle, Monitoring and Continuous AF; three-point automatic, five-point selectable or spot areas. Hologram laser-pattern AF assist; preset manual focus. Macro approximately 10 cm wide or 40 cm telephoto
ShutterManual exposure permits 30 seconds to 1/2000 second; other exposure modes have different minimum durationsAuto 1/8–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/1000; slow-shutter noise reduction
Burst detailUp to 10 fps at full resolution, the maker's maximum claimBurst 3 records only three full-resolution photographs, approximately 0.5-second intervals without flash. Multi Burst records sixteen 320 × 240 frames combined into one 1.2M image, with 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5-second intervals; this is not full-resolution continuous shooting
Flash–Built-in pop-up flash and Advanced Accessory Shoe/ACC connection for compatible Sony external flash; Auto, forced, slow-sync and red-eye reduction. Manual recommends ISO Auto range 0.4–2.8 m wide or 0.4–2.0 m telephoto
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; assignable lens control ring, seven-function Fn menu and three stored settings groupsP/A/S/M, Auto and six scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; live histogram and AE lock
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 50 fps640 × 480 at 17 fps
Video detailUK support and the original Hong Kong launch table agree on AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 50p and 28 Mbit/s. UK support lists 1440 × 1080 MP4 at 30 fps; the Hong Kong PAL table lists 25 fps instead. Active video stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction.MPEG Movie VX, 640 × 480 at approximately 17 effective fps, or video-mail 160 × 112 at approximately 8 fps; recording to available card capacity. Optical zoom unavailable during recording
Audio–MPEG1 mono movie sound and voice annotations; built-in microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots1,228,800123,200
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screen–No
Display detailWhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's 1,228,800 dots count colour subpixels, rather than that many image pixels. Fixed screen (01net).Fixed TFT LCD; operating manual specifies 123200 dots, launch rounds to 123000. Live histogram and adjustable brightness
Viewfinder detail–Optical zoom viewfinder without dioptre adjustment; DPReview measured approximately 84% coverage
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)330 photographs150 photographs
Body weight213 g270 g
Release detail–Sony Japan’s 30 April 2003 announcement specifies retail sale on 23 May 2003; May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first-sale day
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; smaller Micro and microSD cards require an adaptorMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Memory Stick Duo requires adapter. Supplied 32 MB card is removable storage
PortsMicro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMIMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono A/V minijack with NTSC/PAL output, DC input and 2.5 mm ACC accessory jack
Battery life detailNP-BX1 rechargeable battery; up to 330 photographs under CIPA conditions, not continuous video enduranceNP-FC11 InfoLITHIUM; maker claim approximately 150 photographs/75 minutes with LCD or 200/100 minutes with LCD off, at 25°C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten shots.
Charging–Battery charges inside camera through supplied AC-LS5 adapter/DC input; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm (width × height × depth)99.5 × 65.2 × 56.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail213 g body only; 240 g with battery and recording media under CIPA conditionsApproximately 270 g body only; operating manual gives 300 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and hand strap
MaterialsAluminium body with metal controlsAluminium-alloy body in Sony launch announcement
ColoursBlackSilver
In the boxNP-BX1 rechargeable battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoulder strap adaptor and instructionsNP-FC11, AC adapter/mains lead, 32 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, hand strap, software CD-ROM and instructions

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