The other big announcement from Sony today is a 'Mark II' version of its popular Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 compact camera. The RX100 II - for which Sony has confusing given three different names) - features a new 1-inch, 20.2 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, which Sony claims is 40% more sensitive in low light than its predecessor. The 3-inch WhiteMagic LCD now articulates (84 degrees up, 45 degrees down), allowing for easier composition.
Another major addition is a Multi Interface Shoe, which can not only accept an external flash, but also an electronic viewfinder or stereo microphone. The RX100 II also has Wi-Fi and NFC capability, which allows for one-touch photo transfer between camera and smart devices. Lastly, the camera now supports 1080/24p video recording. The RX100 II will be available next month for $750.
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Sony Adds Two New Premium Compact Cameras to Acclaimed Cyber-shot® RX Line
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New RX100 II model adds Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and connectivity; New RX1R full frame camera with enhanced resolution and detail
NEW YORK, June 27, 2013 – Building on its lineup of acclaimed compact cameras, Sony is introducing two new additions to the Cyber-shot RX series– the RX100 II and RX1R models.
Based on the same sleek, stylish design as the existing RX100 model, the new RX100 II features a new 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, enhanced system expandability and adds Wi-Fi® convenience with NFC One-Touch compatibility. With an identical camera body and design as the existing RX1 camera, the new special edition RX1R model has had its optical low pass filter removed for increased resolution and detail.
“Sony continues to redefine the levels of performance for a pocket-sized, fixed lens camera,” said Patrick Huang, director of the Cyber-shot business at Sony Electronics. “Now, with a total of four models in market in our Cyber-shot RX line - each with its own unique value proposition - consumers have more options than ever to experience the ultimate balance of size, imaging performance and imaging power.”
New Cyber-shot RX100 II Camera
Designed to increase sensitivity in low-light conditions and reduce overall picture noise, the new Exmor R sensor in the RX100 II camera is the world’s first 1.0-type back illuminated sensor ever developed. It is approximately 40% more sensitive in dimly lit situations compared to the existing RX100 model.
The powerful sensor is paired with an exceptional F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens to deliver exceptionally sharp, natural still images and Full HD video in any shooting condition – from bright daytime scenes to night-time landscapes and everything in between.
Additionally, the new RX100 II model is equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities and is also the first ever Sony camera to include NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, giving the extra convenience of instant, one-touch wireless transfer of content between devices. Its Smart Remote Control functionality lets users preview images and control shutter release directly from their connected phones or tablets.
A Multi Interface Shoe on the RX100 II model allows users to add optional accessories including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and clip-on LCD monitor. A Multi Terminal lets users add a shutter-release remote control.
The camera features a bright, detail-packed 3.0-type White Magic™ LCD display that tilts upwards (up to 84 degrees) and downwards (down to 45 degrees), giving shooters greater freedom to compose shots from overhead and low angles.
Additionally, the RX100 II model has expanded Full HD video capabilities with the addition of 24p shooting for cinematically styled movies. Other refinements include a step zoom function that lets users instantly choose any of five popular focal lengths for handy scene framing. Shooters can select 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm or 100mm focal lengths using the camera’s control ring, giving them an intuitive and fast alternative to zooming in and out.
The new camera is also compatible with Sony’s TRILUMINOS Color technology, ensuring richer, more natural color reproduction when connected to the new BRAVIA televisions featuring TRILUMINOS Display.
New Special Edition Cyber-shot RX1R Camera
The new Cyber-shot RX1R full-frame compact camera is designed to satisfy even the most critical photographer’s desire for sharper, more detailed pictures and enhanced resolution. The model’s ‘R’ suffix denotes a further improvement in the pocket-sized camera’s already spectacular resolution.
In common with many digital cameras, the original Cyber-shot RX1 camera features a multi-segment optical low-pass filter (OLPF) in front of the sensor to suppress unwanted moiré and color artifacts. The enthusiast-oriented RX1R model removes this low-pass filter to realize the full resolution potential of the image sensor and bring new levels of realism to landscapes and other finely-detailed subjects.
Additionally, to take advantage of the OLPF removal, the camera’s processing functions have been optimized to maintain image sharpness without compromising lens/sensor performance.
While weight and dimensions remain the same as the ground-breaking DSC-RX1, the special edition RX1R is also now compatible with TRILUMINOS Color technology, allowing for the ultimate image playback experience on compatible BRAVIA televisions.
Pricing and Availability
The new Cyber-shot RX100 II and RX1R models will both be available next month for about $750 and $2800 respectively. The cameras and a range of compatible accessories can be purchased at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Specifications
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MSRP | US: $750 |
Body type | |
Body type | Large sensor compact |
Body material | Aluminum |
Sensor | |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
Other resolutions | 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944 |
Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
Effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
Sensor photo detectors | 21 megapixels |
Sensor size | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Color filter array | RGB Primary color |
Image | |
ISO | Auto (ISO 160 - 12800, selectable with upper / lower limit), 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 /1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Expandable to ISO 100 / 125) Multi Frame NR: Auto (ISO 160 - 25600), 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 |
Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 |
Boosted ISO (maximum) | 25600 |
White balance presets | 9 |
Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
Image stabilization | Optical |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
JPEG quality levels | Standard, Fine |
File format |
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Image parameters |
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Optics & Focus | |
Focal length (equiv.) | 28–100 mm |
Optical zoom | 3.6× |
Maximum aperture | F1.8–4.9 |
Autofocus |
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Autofocus assist lamp | Yes, built -in LED type |
Digital zoom | Yes (14x) |
Manual focus | Yes |
Macro focus range | 5 cm (1.97″) |
Number of focus points | 25 |
Screen / viewfinder | |
Articulated LCD | Tilting |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 1,229,000 |
Touch screen | No |
Screen type | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes |
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) |
Photography features | |
Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Scene modes |
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Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
External flash | Yes (via Multi Interface Shoe) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
Self-timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
AE Bracketing | (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) |
WB Bracketing | No |
Videography features | |
Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone | Stereo |
Speaker | Mono |
Storage | |
Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Connectivity | |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI | Yes (Type D Micro HDMI) |
Wireless | Built-In |
Wireless notes | WiFi and NFC (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing) |
Remote control | Yes (Yes via NFC) |
Physical | |
Environmentally sealed | No |
Battery | Battery Pack |
Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38 mm (4 x 2.29 x 1.51″) |
Other features | |
Orientation sensor | Yes |
Timelapse recording | No |
GPS | None |
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