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Below you’ll find specifications for all Sony RX series camera from the most recent at the top, to the oldest at the bottom.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$700 April, 2019
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Effective megapixels
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15.0
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LCD monitor
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1.5″ tilting, 230,400 pixels.
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Lens
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Zeiss Tessar 7.9mm F/4 T* (24mm in 135 film format) |
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Zoom
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No. |
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Recording media
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Micro SD type.
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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125 to 12800.
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Manual controls
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Yes.
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Shutter speed
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1/4 sec to 1/32000.
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Viewfinder
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No.
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Sensor size
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13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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No.
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Timer
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N/A.
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Flash
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No.
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k, 3840 x 2160p, also slow motion up to 960fps.
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Power source
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NP-BJ1
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Dimensions
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2.3″ x 1.6″ x 1.4″ 59.0mm x 40.5h x 35.0d
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Weight
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4.7oz (132g), with battery
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Additional info
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Mostly for video use. Weather and shock proof.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$999 August, 2018
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Effective megapixels
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20.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-25.7 F/1.8-2.8 T* |
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Zoom
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2.9 optical zoom, 24-70mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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80 and 12800 in expanded mode, 80/125/200/
400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
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Viewfinder
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Yes, pop-up XGA OLED, “tru-finder” electronic
viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-5-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super slow-motion up to 40x.
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Power source
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NP-BX1
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Dimensions
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4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.6″ 102mm x 61h x 41d
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Weight
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10.55oz, 299g with battery
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Additional info
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Minor improvements to version IV, mostly improved video and deeper buffer.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$1199 July, 2018
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Effective megapixels
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20.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out touch screen.
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 9mm-72mm F/2.8-4.5 T* |
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Zoom
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8.3 optical zoom, 24-200mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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125/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800, 80-25600 in expanded mode.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
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Viewfinder
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Yes, pop-up XGA OLED, “tru-finder” electronic
viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-5-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop up.
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super slow-motion modes.
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Power source
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NP-BX1
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Dimensions
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4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.7″ 102mm x 58h x 43d
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Weight
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10.62oz, 301g with battery
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Additional info
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Brand new wide to telephoto lens, otherwise similar to last model. |
| Model | |
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Price
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$1699 September, 2017
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Effective megapixels
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20.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,440,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-220 F/2.4-4 T* |
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Zoom
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25x optical zoom, 24-600mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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64 expanded, 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
12800.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
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Viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, “tru-finder”
electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-5-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super slow-motion
up to 40x.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5.2″ x 3.7″ x 5.0″ 132.5mm x 94.1h x 127.4d
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Weight
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2.41 lbs, 1095g with battery
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Additional info
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Mildly updated with phase detect AF, higher frame rates and video improvements.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$700 September, 2017
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Effective megapixels
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20.0, 15.3 for video.
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LCD monitor
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1.5″ fixed.
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Lens
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Zeiss Tessar 7.7mm F/4 T* (24mm in 135 film format) |
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Zoom
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No. |
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Recording media
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Micro SD type.
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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125 to 12800.
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Manual controls
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Yes.
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Shutter speed
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1/4 sec to 1/32000.
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Viewfinder
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No.
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Sensor size
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13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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No.
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Timer
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N/A.
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Flash
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No.
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Movie mode
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Yes, up to 60fps at full HD, 4k available via external recorder, also
slow motion up to 960fps.
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Power source
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NP-BJ1
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Dimensions
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2.4″ x 1.6″ x 1.2″ 61mm x 40.6h x 30.5d
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Weight
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3.4oz (96g), with battery
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Additional info
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Mostly for video use. Weather and shock proof.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$999 October, 2016
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Effective megapixels
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20.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-25.7 F/1.8-2.8 T* |
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Zoom
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2.9 optical zoom, 24-70mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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80 and 12800 in expanded mode, 80/125/200/
400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
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Viewfinder
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Yes, pop-up XGA OLED, “tru-finder” electronic
viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
|
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Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-5-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super slow-motion
up to 40x.
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Power source
|
NP-BX1
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Dimensions
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4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.6″ 102mm x 61h x 41d
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Weight
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10.55oz, 299g with battery
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Additional info
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Minor upgrade to version IV, mostly improved
video and faster AF.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$1499 April, 2016
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Effective megapixels
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20.1
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
|
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Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-220 F/2.4-4 T* |
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Zoom
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25x optical zoom, 24-600mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
|
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ISO range
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64 expanded, 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
12800.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
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Viewfinder
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Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, “tru-finder”
electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
|
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Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide or
0.52″ according to Sony.
|
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-5-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super slow-motion
up to 40x.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5.2″ x 3.7″ x 5.0″ 132.5mm x 94.1h x 127.4d
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Weight
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2.41 lbs, 1095g with battery
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Additional info
|
Brand new super telephoto lens, otherwise very
similar to the second version.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$3299 October, 2015. Price immediately sky
rockets to $3899 due to high demand
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Effective megapixels
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42
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss 35mm Sonnar F/2 T* |
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Zoom
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N/A |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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No
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ISO range
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100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/
25600, expanded mode 50 and 102400.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/4000.
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Viewfinder
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Yes, pop-up 0.39″ XGA OLED, “tru-finder”
electronic viewfinder, 2.36m dot resolution.
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Sensor size
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35.8mm x 23.9mm
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-5-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes
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Movie mode
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Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super slow-
motion up to 120fps.
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Power source
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NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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4.5″ x 2.6″ x 2.8″ 113mm x 65h x 72d
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Weight
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1.12 lbs, 507g with battery
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Additional info
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New 42mp sensor, variable optical low pass filter
pop up viewfinder, better video and focusing.
Overall, a good upgrade.
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| Model | |
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Price
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$1299 June, 2015
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Effective megapixels
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20.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
|
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Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-73.3 F/2.8 T* |
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Zoom
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8.3 optical zoom, 24-200mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
|
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
|
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ISO range
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64 expanded, 100/200/400/800/1600/3200
/6400/12800, expanded mode to 25600
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
|
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/3200 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
|
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Viewfinder
|
Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, “tru-finder”
electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
|
|
Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually
1/2″ wide or 0.52″ according to Sony.
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-5-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
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Movie mode
|
Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super
slow-motion up to 40x.
|
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Power source
|
NP-FW50
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Dimensions
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5.1″ x 3.5″ x 4.0″ 129mm x 88.1h x 102.2d
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Weight
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1.79 lbs, 813g with battery
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Additional info
|
New ‘stacked’ sensor, better video.
|
| Model | |
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Price
|
$949 June, 2015
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Effective megapixels
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20.2
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|
LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
|
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Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-25.7 F/1.8-2.8 T* |
|
Zoom
|
2.9 optical zoom, 24-70mm in 135 format. |
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
|
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in lens.
|
|
ISO range
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80 expanded mode, 125/200/400/800/1600
/3200/6400/12800. 25600 in
expanded mode.
|
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Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec mechanical shutter,
30-1/32000 electronic shutter.
|
|
Viewfinder
|
Yes, pop-up XGA OLED, “tru-finder”
electronic viewfinder, 2.4m dot resolution.
|
|
Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually
1/2″ wide or 0.52″ according to Sony.
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-5-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
|
Movie mode
|
Yes, 4k and lesser modes, also super
slow-motion up to 40x.
|
|
Power source
|
NP-BX1
|
|
Dimensions
|
4.0″ x 2.4″ x 1.6″ 102mm x 61h x 41d
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Weight
|
10.5oz, 298g with battery
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Additional info
|
New ‘stacked’ sensor, better video.
|
| Model | |
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Price
|
$799 May, 2014
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|
Effective megapixels
|
20.2
|
|
LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
|
|
Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-25.7 F/1.8-2.8 T* |
|
Zoom
|
2.9 optical zoom, 24-70mm in 135 format. |
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
|
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in lens.
|
|
ISO range
|
80 expanded mode, 125/200/400/800/1600
/3200/6400/12800, 25600 expanded
mode.
|
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/2000 sec.
|
|
Viewfinder
|
Yes, pop-up XGA OLED, “tru-finder” electronic
viewfinder, 1.4m dot resolution.
|
|
Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually
1/2″ wide or 0.52″ according to Sony.
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
|
Movie mode
|
Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
|
|
Power source
|
NP-BX1
|
|
Dimensions
|
4.0″ x 2.4″ x 1.6″ 102mm x 61h x 41d
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Weight
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10.5oz, 298g with battery
|
|
Additional info
|
New faster lens, with less coverage at the long
end, and built-in electronic viewfinder.
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| Model | |
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Price
|
$1299 Oct, 2013
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|
Effective megapixels
|
20.2
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|
LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
|
|
Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 8.8-73.3 F/2.8 T* |
|
Zoom
|
8.3 optical zoom, 24-200mm in 135 format. |
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
|
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in lens.
|
|
ISO range
|
80 expanded mode, 125/200/400/800/1600
/3200/6400/12800.
|
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/3200 sec
|
|
Viewfinder
|
Yes, Eye-level fixed XGA OLED, “tru-finder”
electronic viewfinder, 1.4m dot
resolution.
|
|
Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide
or 0.52″ according to Sony.
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
|
Movie mode
|
Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
|
|
Power source
|
NP-FW50
|
|
Dimensions
|
5.1″ x 3.5″ x 4.0″ 129mm x 88.1h x 102.2d
|
|
Weight
|
1.79 lbs, 813g with battery
|
|
Additional info
|
First super zoom RX model.
|
| Model | |
|
Price
|
$749 June, 2013
|
|
Effective megapixels
|
20.2
|
|
LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, tilt out screen.
|
|
Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 10.4-37.1 F/1.8-4.9 T* |
|
Zoom
|
3.6 optical zoom, 28-100mm in 135 format. |
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
|
|
Image stabilization
|
Yes, in lens.
|
|
ISO range
|
100 in expanded mode, 160/200/400/800/1600
/3200/6400/12800. Expanded
mode 25600.
|
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/2000 sec.
|
|
Viewfinder
|
No, but you can buy one to fit in the flash hot
shoe.
|
|
Sensor size
|
13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor, it’s actually 1/2″ wide
or 0.52″ according to Sony.
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes, pop-up.
|
|
Movie mode
|
Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
|
|
Power source
|
NP-BX1
|
|
Dimensions
|
4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.5″ 102mm x 58h x 38d
|
|
Weight
|
9.9oz, 281g with battery
|
|
Additional info
|
This model adds multi-interface hot shoe,
and new tilt screen.
|
| Model | |
|
Price
|
$2799 June, 2013
|
|
Effective megapixels
|
24
|
|
LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, fixed screen.
|
|
Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F/2 |
|
Zoom
|
N/A |
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
|
|
Image stabilization
|
No
|
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
|
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec.
|
|
Viewfinder
|
No, but you can buy either an electronic or
optical as accessories.
|
|
Sensor size
|
35.8mm x 23.9mm
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
|
Movie mode
|
Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
|
|
Power source
|
NP-BX1
|
|
Dimensions
|
4.5″ x 2.6″ x 2.8″ 113mm x 65h x 70d
|
|
Weight
|
17.0oz, 482g with battery
|
|
Additional info
|
Basically the same as RX1 but ‘R’ has no AA
(low pass) filter.
|
| Model | |
|
Price
|
$2799 Sept, 2012
|
|
Effective megapixels
|
24
|
|
LCD monitor
|
3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, fixed screen.
|
|
Lens
|
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F/2 |
|
Zoom
|
N/A |
|
Recording media
|
Memory stick, SD
|
|
Image stabilization
|
No
|
|
ISO range
|
100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600
|
|
Manual controls
|
Absolutely
|
|
Shutter speed
|
30 sec – 1/4000 sec.
|
|
Viewfinder
|
No, but you can buy either an electronic or
optical as accessories.
|
|
Sensor size
|
35.8mm x 23.9mm
|
|
AF assist lamp
|
Yes
|
|
Timer
|
10-2 sec delay
|
|
Flash
|
Yes
|
|
Movie mode
|
Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-BX1
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Dimensions
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4.5″ x 2.6″ x 2.8″ 113mm x 65h x 70d
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Weight
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17.0oz, 482g with battery
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Additional info
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First full frame pocketable digital camera.
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Price
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$649 June, 2012
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Effective megapixels
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20.2
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LCD monitor
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3.0″ 1,229,000 pixels, fixed screen.
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 10.4-37.1 F/1.8-4.9 T* |
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Zoom
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3.6 optical zoom, 28-100mm in 135 format. |
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Recording media
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Memory stick, SD
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Image stabilization
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Yes, in lens.
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ISO range
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80 in expanded mode, 100/200/400/800/1600
/3200/6400/12800. Expanded
mode25600.
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Manual controls
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Absolutely
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Shutter speed
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30 sec – 1/2000 sec.
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Viewfinder
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No.
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Sensor size
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13.2 x 8.8, deceptive marketers (including Sony)
call it a 1″ inch sensor,
it’s actually 1/2″ wide or 0.52″ according to Sony.
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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Timer
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10-2 sec delay
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Flash
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Yes, pop-up.
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Movie mode
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Yes, full HD and lesser modes.
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Power source
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NP-BX1
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Dimensions
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4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″ 102mm x 58h x 36d
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Weight
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8.5oz, 240g with battery
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Additional info
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The first pocketable ‘large sensor’ digital camera.
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