Sony Cyber-shot RX0 Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Cyber-shot RX0
The Sony Cyber-shot RX0 is a pocket-sized oddity that packs a 1-inch sensor and Zeiss optics into a rugged, waterproof body barely larger than a GoPro. It shoots 1080p HD up to 120 fps and claims supersampled 960 fps slow motion, though the fixed f/4.0 aperture and 24mm equivalent lens limit its versatility. The lack of 4K, stabilization for stills, and a small 1.5-inch fixed screen further narrow its appeal. At 110 grams, it's lighter than most action cams, but the RX0 doesn't quite fit the action cam mold or the traditional compact camera role.
Reviewers appreciate the unusual combination of a large sensor in such a tiny, rugged form factor, noting the high-quality lens and sensor deliver better image quality than typical action cameras. The crushproof, shockproof, and waterproof credentials give it serious durability, and features like S-Log2 and Picture Profiles hint at creative potential. However, the fixed aperture and 50 cm minimum focus distance restrict shooting scenarios, and the lack of optical zoom or 4K video feels like a miss at the $698 price point. It's an interesting niche product for those who need sensor size and durability in one tiny package, but it won't replace a full-featured compact or a modern action cam outright.
- 1-inch sensor in an extremely compact, rugged body
- High-quality Zeiss Tessar lens with excellent optics
- IPX8 waterproof to 10m, crushproof to 200 kgf, and shockproof
- S-Log2 and Picture Profiles for creative video work
- Ultra-lightweight at 110 grams with battery and card
- No 4K video recording, only 1080p HD
- Fixed f/4.0 aperture limits low-light performance and depth of field control
- Tiny 1.5-inch screen with low resolution and no touchscreen
- No optical image stabilization for stills
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Not tested: high frame rate shooting and external 4K recording. Sony RX0 Review – Conclusion. The Sony RX0 is a great concept and a true technical achievement.
The Sony RX0's massive 1-inch sensor, packed into a body that looks and feels like a regular action camera.
The Sony RX0 II is a tough, compact, premium camera, with an incredibly small form factor, yet has a high quality lens, a high-quality sensor, and can record ...
The RX0II is notionally a video-centric action camera “plus”; it's the size of a GoPro but a bit thicker, and unlike a GoPro, is very solid and all-metal.
The camera is very easy to use, sort of. The two buttons on the top are made so you can operate the camera quickly once you have your shooting ...
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Specs
- Usb
- Multi/Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.1
- Card Slot
- Memory Stick Micro, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
- Mic Input
- 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- Battery
- NP-BJ1 (3.7V, 700 mAh)
- Waterproof
- IPX8 equivalent (10 m / 33 ft without housing)
- Battery Life
- 240 shots / 120 min (still images), 60 min continuous movie, 35 min actual movie shooting
- Weight Grams
- 110 g (with battery and card), 95 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 59.0 x 40.5 x 29.8 mm
- Optical Zoom
- None
- Aperture Range
- f/4.0 (fixed)
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24 mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 50 cm (1.7 ft)
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Log Profiles
- S-Log2, Picture Profile (PP1-PP7)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- Not supported
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 50 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Dustproof
- No
- Lens Type
- ZEISS Tessar T*, 6 elements in 6 groups (6 aspheric)
- Crushproof
- 200 kgf / 2000 N / 440 lbf
- Focus Type
- Contrast-detection AF
- Shockproof
- 6.5 ft / 2.0 m (MIL-STD810G)
- Hdmi Output
- Micro HDMI
- Focus Points
- 25 points
- Hfr Slow Motion
- 960 fps (NTSC) / 1000 fps (PAL)
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X
- Picture Effects
- Yes
- Pc Remote Control
- Yes
- Shutter Speed Range
- 1/4 to 1/32000 s (electronic)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
- Continuous Shooting Standard
- 5.5 fps
- Continuous Shooting Speed Priority
- 16 fps
- Sensor Size
- 1.0-type (0.52 x 0.35 in)
- Sensor Type
- 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 15.3 MP
- Rear Screen
- 1.5-type, 230,400 dots, TFT LCD
- Touchscreen
- No
- Front Screen
- None
- Stabilization
- None (for stills), Electronic SteadyShot (for movie)
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