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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100SonyCyber-shot DSC-V3
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012October 2004
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 MP7.2 MP
Largest image5472 × 36483072 × 2304
RAW recordingYesYes
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 with primary-colour filter; approximately 7.41 million total and 7.201 million effective photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); movies use AVCHD 2.0 or MP4JPEG Fine/Standard, RAW plus JPEG, or uncompressed TIFF plus JPEG; maximum 3072 × 2304 or 3072 × 2048 in 3:2
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 Processor
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 fps1 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, 34–136 mm equivalent; optional conversion lenses and adapter
AutofocusAF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; multi-point focus uses 25 pointsFive-area Multipoint, Center or movable Flexible Spot AF; Single, Monitor and Continuous AF modes. Hologram AF laser-pattern assist; fourteen preset manual-focus distances from 0.1 m to infinity. 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 claimNormal full-resolution Burst has approximately 1.0-second intervals, up to fifteen Fine or twenty-eight Standard JPEGs at 7M. Brief Speed Burst uses approximately 0.4-second intervals, up to eight full-resolution JPEGs; flash disabled. Reduced Multi Burst combines sixteen frames into one 1M image. No RAW/TIFF bursts
Flash–Built-in rotating pop-up flash; hot shoe and ACC terminal for external flash. Manual recommends ISO Auto range 0.4–3.0 m wide or 0.4–2.5 m telephoto; red-eye reduction and slow sync
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 seven scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, AE lock and live histogram. NightShot records infrared photographs; NightFraming uses infrared framing followed by flash for natural-colour photographs
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 50 fps640 × 480 at 30 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 Fine, 640 × 480 at 30 effective fps, requires Memory Stick PRO or PRO Duo with adapter. Standard 640 × 480 at approximately 16.6 fps or 160 × 112 at approximately 8.3 fps; recording to available media capacity
Audio–MPEG1 mono sound, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots1,228,800123,000
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 2.5-type TFT LCD with 123000 dots; 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 photographs300 photographs
Body weight213 g360 g
Release detail–Sony US announcement specifies availability in late October 2004; Sony Japan specifies 5 November. October month precision retained without assuming an international first-sale day
Recording mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; smaller Micro and microSD cards require an adaptorSeparate Memory Stick and CompactFlash Type I slots selected by rear switch; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo require adapter. Type II and Microdrive not supported
PortsMicro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMIMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed with PictBridge, 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-FR1 InfoLITHIUM, 4.4 Wh/1220 mAh; manual claims approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes with LCD on or 400/200 minutes off at 25°C, CIPA-based Fine JPEG, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot, power cycle every ten shots and Single AF
Charging–NP-FR1 charges inside camera through supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter and DC input
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm (width × height × depth)119.8 × 72.0 × 63.0 mm (width × height × depth), excluding maximum protrusions
Weight detail213 g body only; 240 g with battery and recording media under CIPA conditionsApproximately 360 g body only in Sony Japan announcement; manual gives 410 g including NP-FR1, Memory Stick and shoulder strap
MaterialsAluminium body with metal controls–
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-BX1 rechargeable battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoulder strap adaptor and instructionsNP-FR1 and battery case, AC adapter/mains lead, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, two software CD-ROMs and instructions; supplied memory card varies by market

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