Specifications
Image Sensor
Type
Exmor R CMOS sensor
Size
1/2.3 type (7.82mm)
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.4 Mega Pixels
Gross Pixels
Approx. 21.1 Mega Pixels
Lens
Focus Range (iAuto)
W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 240cm to Infinity
Focal Length (f=)
f=4.3-215mm
Focus Range (Program Auto)
W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx.240cm to Infinity
F Number
F2.8 (W) - 6.3 (T)
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3
f=24-1200mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9
f=26.5-1325mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=28-1850mmmm (SteadyShot Active), f=31-1900mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive)
Lens Type
ZEISS Vario Sonnar T* Lens, 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1superED glass element, 2ED glass element and 3aspheric element)
Clear Image Zoom
20M Approx.100x/10M Approx.142x/5M Approx.200x/VGA Approx.810x/15M(16:9) Approx.100x/2M(16:9) Approx.270x *1 *2
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9
f=26-1300mm
Optical Zoom
50x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
Precision Digital Zoom - Still Image
20M Approx. 200x/10M Approx. 284x/5M Approx. 400x/VGA Approx. 810x/15M (16:9) Approx. 200x/2M (16:9) Approx. 540x *1
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4:3
f=32.5-1625mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=34.5-2300mm (SteadyShot Active), 38-2350mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive)
LCD
Number Of Dots
921,600 dots
Name
Xtra Fine/TFT LCD
Screen Size
Approx. 7.5cm (3.0 inch)
Brightness Setting
Manual(5 steps)
Shooting Specs
Auto Macro
Yes
Shutter Speed
iAuto (4 - 1/4000)/Program Auto (1 - 1/4000)/Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000)/Shutter Priority (30 - 1/4000)/Manual (30 - 1/4000) *5
Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces
8 faces
Imaging Processor
BIONZ X
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
Face Detection - Mode
Off/ON
Dynamic Range Optimiser
Auto/Level 1-5
GPS
Yes
Light Metering - Multi Pattern
Yes
Focus Mode - Direct Manual Focus
Yes
Image Stabilizer System
Optical SteadyShot
Aperture
iAuto (F2.8-F6.3 (W))/Program Auto (F2.8-F6.3 (W) ) /Aperture Priority (F2.8-F8.0(W))/Shutter Priority (F2.8-F6.3(W))/Manual (F2.8-F8.0 (W))
Auto Focus Illuminator
Auto/Off
Light Metering - Center-Weighted
Yes
Focus Mode - Manual Focus
Yes
ISO Sensitivity Setting
Auto(ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit) *3, 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200 *3, Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200) *3, 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 *3 *4
Flash Mode
Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync. /Advanced Flash/Rear Sync./
Self-Timer
Off/10sec./2sec./Portrait 1/Portrait 2
Flash Range
ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5m to 8.5m(W)/Approx. 2.4m to 3.5m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 12.0m(W)/Approx. 5.1m(T)
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom
Light Metering - Spot
Yes
Shooting mode
Panorama
Yes
Intelligent Auto
Yes
Program Auto
Yes
Movie Mode
Yes
Manual Exposure
Yes
Superior Auto
Yes
Scene Selection
Yes
Scene Selection
Snow
Yes
Gourmet
Yes
Anti Motion Blur
Yes
Advanced Sports Shooting
Yes
Night Portrait
Yes
Portrait
Yes
Landscape
Yes
Handheld Twilight
Yes
Pet
Yes
High Sensitivity
Yes
Night Scene
Yes
Soft Skin
Yes
Beach
Yes
Fireworks
Yes
Picture Effect
Soft Focus
Yes
Pop Colour
Yes
Water Colour
Yes
Retro Photo
Yes
Rich-tone Monochrome
Yes
Partial Colour
Yes
HDR Painting
Yes
Posterization
Yes
Miniature
Yes
Illustration
Yes
Toy Camera
Yes
High Contrast Mono.
Yes
Soft High-key
Yes
Compatible Recording Media
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
Yes *7 *8
Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies)
Yes *7
SDHC Memory Card
Yes *7
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Still Image / Movies)
Yes *7
Memory Stick PRO Duo - High Speed
Yes *7
Micro SD Memory Card
Yes *7 *8
Memory Stick PRO HG Duo
Yes *7
Memory Stick Micro
Yes *7 *8
Micro SDXC Memory Card
Yes *7 *8
Micro SDHC Memory Card
Yes *7 *8
SD Memory Card
Yes *7
SDXC Memory Card
Yes *7
Still Image Recording
8.9M (3,648×2,432) 3:2 mode
Yes
7.5M (2,736×2,736) 1:1 mode
Yes
15M (5,184×2,920) 16:9 mode
Yes
15M (3,888×3,888) 1:1 mode
Yes
Sweep Panorama Standard (4,912 X 1,080 / 3,424 X 1,920)
Yes
5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode
Yes
Sweep Panorama Wide (7,152 X 1,080 / 4,912 X 1,920)
Yes
2.1M (1,920×1,080) 16:9 mode
Yes
Stamina (Battery Life)
Approx. 300/Approx. 150min *10
20M (5,184×3,888) 4:3 mode
Yes
7.5M (3,648×2,056) 16:9 mode
Yes
VGA (640 X 480) 4:3 mode
Yes
Sweep Panorama 360 (11,520 X 1,080)
Yes
3.7M (1,920×1,920) 1:1 mode
Yes
10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode
Yes
18M (5,184×3,456) 3:2 mode
Yes
4.5M (2,592×1,728) 3:2 mode
Yes
Movie Recording
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/25p (24M, FX)
Yes
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50i (24M, FX)
Yes
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50p (28M, PS)
Yes
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/50i (17M, FH)
Yes
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080/25p (17M, FH)
Yes
MP4 - 3M VGA (640 X 480 / 30fps)
Yes
AVC MP4 - 1,440 X 1,080 (12M)
Yes
Other Features
Face Detection
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Off/On
Photo Creativity
Yes
Burst Speed (Maximum)
Approx. 10 fps (for up to 10 shots) *6
Grid Line
Yes
Shooting Time Lag
Approx. 0.15 sec. *11
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording
50x
Shutter Release Time Lag
Approx. 0.011 sec.
Smile Shutter
Yes
Built-in Microphone
Stereo
Burst Interval (Minimum)
Approx.0.1 sec.(10 shots) *6 *12
Start-up Time
Approx. 2.0 sec. *11
Shooting Interval
Approx. 1.3 sec. *11
Histogram Indicator
Yes (On/Off)
Control for HDMI
Yes
Playback
Slide Show - Video Out
HD (HDMI)
Slide Show - Movie
Yes
Automatic Image Rotation
Yes
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Yes
Micro USB
Yes *9
USB Connection - MTP
Yes
USB Connection - Mass Storage
Yes
USB Connection - Auto (Multi-Configuration)
Yes
Interface
Micro HDMI
Yes
DC IN Terminal
Yes
Multi-use Terminal
Yes
Optional Accessory Capability
Tripod Receptacle
Yes
Power Source
AC Adaptor
Power Requirements AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA; Output voltage DC 5V, 0.5A
Supplied Battery
Maximum Voltage 4.2V, Nominal Voltage 3.6V, Maximum charge voltage DC 4.2V, Maximum charge current 1.89A, Capacity for Shooting 4.5Wh (1240mAh)
USB Charge
Yes (supplied AC Adaptor)
USB Power Supply
Yes (not supplied AC Adaptor AC-UD10)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick)
Approx. 660g
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2 mm
Weight (Body only)
Approx. 633g
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D, Micro USB cable, Shoulder Strap, Shoe Cap, Lens Cap, Instruction Manual, AC Power Code
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 Optical zoom from the wide side (except RX1).
*2 Still Image Only.
*3 REI = Recommended Exposure Index
*4 Achieved by using "By Pixel Super Resolution" technology and overlay burst shooting.
*5 When ISO sensitivity is higher than IS0 3200, the slowest shutter speed limit is 1/4 sec. Manual setting of ISO sensitivity to lower than ISO 3200 is necessary to set shutter speed slower than 1/4. (except DSC‑RX1/RX1R, DSC‑RX100, DSC‑RX100M2).
*6 You may not be able to shoot images in Burst mode depending on the Shooting mode.
*7 For movies, compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO‑HG Duo,Memory Stick XC‑HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card (Class 4 or faster speed is recommended) can be used.
*8 with Adaptor (optional)
*9 Supports Micro USB compatible device.
*10 The LCD screen is turned on, shooting once every 30 seconds, the zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends the flash strobes once every two times, the power turns on and off once every ten times(QX series don't have the flash).
*11 Shooting interval of maximum recoded pixels.
*12 Speed will be slowing after taking some shots. *without CMOS models