What is the sensor size of the Sony RX1?
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 is a digital camera that has a full frame sensor at its core. This imager measures 35.8mm in width and 23.8mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 852 mm2.
The RX1 provides an image resolution of 24 megapixels, based on 6 000 horizontal pixels and 4 000 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 43mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 1.0. Therefore, the Sony RX1 is a full-frame camera, as its sensor size corresponds to that of a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
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), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), 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.
| # | 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 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 25.1 | 14.3 | 2534 | 93 | |
| 2. | Leica X Vario | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3272 | 1080/30p | 23.4 | 12.7 | 1320 | 78 | |
| 3. | Nikon D5300 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.0 | 13.9 | 1338 | 83 | |
| 4. | Sony RX1R II | Full Frame | 42.2 | 7952 | 5304 | 1080/60p | 25.8 | 13.9 | 3204 | 97 | |
| 5. | Sony A7 | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.8 | 14.2 | 2248 | 90 | |
| 6. | Sony A7R | Full Frame | 36.2 | 7360 | 4912 | 1080/60p | 25.6 | 14.1 | 2746 | 95 | |
| 7. | Sony A3000 | APS-C | 19.8 | 5456 | 3632 | 1080/60i | 23.7 | 12.8 | 1068 | 78 | |
| 8. | Sony RX1R | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 25.0 | 13.6 | 2537 | 91 | |
| 9. | Sony RX100 II | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.5 | 12.4 | 483 | 67 | |
| 10. | Sony RX100 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.6 | 12.4 | 390 | 66 | |
| 11. | Sony NEX-7 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60i | 24.1 | 13.4 | 1016 | 81 |
In the United States, the RX1 was initially launched in September 2012 at a price of $2,799.
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| 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 Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 5 shutter flaps/s | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | no 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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