Sony DSC-RX100 compact digital camera review

Sony DSC-RX100 review: a small camera that can put some digital SLRs to shame

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Specifications:

Digital camera features
Camera resolution (megapixels)
20
Lens aperture range
f/1.8-f/11
Optical zoom
3.6x
Sensor type
CMOS
Video mode
Yes
Zoom (telephoto)
105mm
Zoom (wide angle)
29mm
Display
Screen size
3in
Display technology
LCD
Exposure
Auto ISO
Yes
Bulb mode
Yes
ISO speeds
100, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Maximum shutter speed
1/2000
Metering
Average Weighted, Centre, Spot
Minimum shutter speed
30
Optical image stabilisation
Yes
White balance
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Focus
Focus modes
Auto, Face detection, Manual, Motion tracking
General
Colour
Black
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Removable battery
Yes
Power supply
Battery
Shooting modes
Aperture priority
Yes
Art filters
Yes
Burst mode
Yes
Program mode
Yes
Scene modes
Yes
Self timer
Yes
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Burst mode, Program mode, Shutter priority
Shutter priority
Yes
Size and weight
Weight
240g
Height
58mm
Width
102mm
Depth
36mm
Storage
Supported memory media
SD
Supported file formats
Image files
JPEG, RAW
Video files
AVCHD
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Wired connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
Micro-HDMI, USB 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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