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How much dynamic range does the Sony RX1 offer?

According to measurements carried out by DXO Mark, the sensor in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 provides a maximum of 14.3 EV of dynamic range (DR). DR is defined as the ratio between the highest and lowest brightness a camera can capture. A value of 12 EV or above is considered excellent.

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High dynamic range of a camera sensor is particularly desirable for scenes with a mix of very bright and very dark parts, such as in some landscape photography settings. It helps to avoid that highlights get washed out or that detail in shadows is lost.

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Sensor specs and performance

The table below compares the sensor specs of the Sony RX1 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better). In addition to dynamic range (DXO Landscape), the listing also covers color depth (DXO Portrait) and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.

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Sensor Characteristics
    Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Sony RX1 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p25.114.3253493
2.
 
Leica X Vario APS-C 16.1 4928 32721080/30p23.412.7132078
3.
 
Nikon D5300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.9133883
4.
 
Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
5.
 
Sony A7R Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.614.1274695
6.
 
Sony A3000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.712.8106878
7.
 
Sony NEX-7 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i24.113.4101681
8.
 
Sony RX1R Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p25.013.6253791
9.
 
Sony RX1R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53041080/60p25.813.9320497
10.
 
Sony RX100 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.612.439066
11.
 
Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
Further information on the sensor in the Sony RX1 and the camera's operation can be found in the camera manual.

In the United States, the RX1 was initially launched in September 2012 at a price of $2,799.

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Camera to camera comparisons

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    Specifications Summary
    Camera Model Sony RX1
    Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens 35mm f/2.0
    Launch Date September 2012
    Launch Price USD 2 799
    Sensor Specs
    Sensor Technology CMOS
    Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor
    Sensor Size 35.8 x 23.8 mm
    Sensor Area 852 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 43 mm
    Crop Factor 1.0x
    Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 6 000 x 4 000 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 5.96 μm
    Pixel Density 2.82 MP/cm2
    Moiré control Anti-Alias filter
    Movie Capability 1080/60p Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 25 600 ISO
    ISO Boost 50 - 102 400 ISO
    Image Processor BIONZ X
    DXO Sensor Quality (score) 93
    DXO Color Depth (bits) 25.1
    DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.3
    DXO Low Light (ISO) 2534
    Screen Specs
    Viewfinder Type Viewfinder optional
    Top-Level Screen no Top Display
    LCD Framing Live View
    LCD Size 3.0 inch
    LCD Resolution 1229k dots
    LCD Attachment Fixed screen
    Touch Input No touchscreen
    Shooting Specs
    Focus System Contrast-detect AF
    Manual Focusing AidFocus Peaking
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s
    Silent Shootingno E-Shutter
    Time Lapse Photographyno Intervalometer
    Fill Flash Built-in Flash
    Storage Medium MS or SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot
    UHS card support no
    Connectivity Specs
    External Flash Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 2.0
    HDMI Port mini HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port
    Wifi Support no Wifi
    Body Specs
    Battery Type Sony NP-BX1 power pack
    Battery Life (CIPA)270 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70 mm
    (4.4 x 2.6 x 2.8 in)
    Camera Weight 482 g (17.0 oz)

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