Specifications#
- Brand
- Sony
- Model
- Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series
- Also known as
- DSC-RX100, RX100, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, Sony Cybershot DSC RX100
- Camera type
- Compact
- Released
- 2012-01-01
- Sensor size
- 58.1 × 1.6 mm
- Crop factor
- 0.74×
- Fastest shutter
- 1/2,000 s
- Max video resolution
- 1080p
- Weight
- 240 g (8.5 oz)
- Sensor type
- Exmor CMOS sensor
- Viewfinder
- None
- Exposure modes
- Exposure/metering
- Shutter
- iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000)
- Flash
- Pop-up, tiltable
- Battery
- Lithium-ion NP-BX1
- Dimensions
- 4 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 7/16 in.; (101.6 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.9 mm)
- Lens
- Non-interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
- Made in
- Japan and China
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 0.74 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mm | 16 mm | 108.3° | 4.4° | 108.3° |
| 23 mm | 17 mm | 103.3° | 4.0° | 103.3° |
| 28 mm | 21 mm | 92.1° | 3.3° | 92.1° |
| 32 mm | 24 mm | 84.5° | 2.9° | 84.5° |
| 35 mm | 26 mm | 79.4° | 2.6° | 79.4° |
| 45 mm | 33 mm | 65.7° | 2.0° | 65.7° |
| 55 mm | 41 mm | 55.7° | 1.7° | 55.7° |
| 63 mm | 47 mm | 49.5° | 1.5° | 49.5° |
| 80 mm | 60 mm | 39.9° | 1.1° | 39.9° |
| 90 mm | 67 mm | 35.8° | 1.0° | 35.8° |
| 110 mm | 82 mm | 29.6° | 0.8° | 29.6° |
| 120 mm | 89 mm | 27.2° | 0.8° | 27.2° |
| 150 mm | 112 mm | 21.9° | 0.6° | 21.9° |
| 180 mm | 134 mm | 18.3° | 0.5° | 18.3° |
| 250 mm | 186 mm | 13.3° | 0.4° | 13.3° |
| 350 mm | 261 mm | 9.5° | 0.3° | 9.5° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 40.3 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 mm | f/1.8 | 4.1 cm | 16.9 cm | 70.0 cm | 1.65 m | 5.25 m | 66.1 m | 11.6 m |
| 29 mm | f/2.8 | 6.3 cm | 26.5 cm | 1.14 m | 2.84 m | 12.0 m | ∞ | 7.48 m |
| 29 mm | f/4 | 9.1 cm | 38.6 cm | 1.76 m | 5.06 m | 103 m | ∞ | 5.25 m |
| 29 mm | f/8 | 18.7 cm | 86.4 cm | 7.04 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.64 m |
| 58 mm | f/1.8 | 1.0 cm | 4.1 cm | 16.8 cm | 38.2 cm | 1.08 m | 4.49 m | 46.4 m |
| 58 mm | f/2.8 | 1.5 cm | 6.3 cm | 26.2 cm | 59.8 cm | 1.70 m | 7.50 m | 29.9 m |
| 58 mm | f/4 | 2.1 cm | 9.0 cm | 37.5 cm | 86.3 cm | 2.51 m | 12.3 m | 20.9 m |
| 58 mm | f/8 | 4.2 cm | 18.2 cm | 77.1 cm | 1.84 m | 6.11 m | 207 m | 10.5 m |
| 99 mm | f/1.8 | 0.3 cm | 1.3 cm | 5.6 cm | 12.9 cm | 36.3 cm | 1.47 m | 135 m |
| 99 mm | f/2.8 | 0.5 cm | 2.1 cm | 8.8 cm | 20.1 cm | 56.6 cm | 2.31 m | 87.0 m |
| 99 mm | f/4 | 0.7 cm | 3.0 cm | 12.5 cm | 28.7 cm | 81.1 cm | 3.35 m | 60.9 m |
| 99 mm | f/8 | 1.3 cm | 5.9 cm | 25.1 cm | 57.8 cm | 1.66 m | 7.29 m | 30.5 m |
| 162 mm | f/1.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 2.0 cm | 4.7 cm | 13.4 cm | 54.4 cm | 362 m |
| 162 mm | f/2.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.7 cm | 3.2 cm | 7.3 cm | 20.8 cm | 84.8 cm | 233 m |
| 162 mm | f/4 | 0.2 cm | 1.0 cm | 4.5 cm | 10.5 cm | 29.7 cm | 1.21 m | 163 m |
| 162 mm | f/8 | 0.4 cm | 2.1 cm | 9.0 cm | 20.9 cm | 59.6 cm | 2.45 m | 81.6 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 19 mm (14 mm eq.) | 35.4 s |
| 27 mm (20 mm eq.) | 24.9 s |
| 32 mm (24 mm eq.) | 21.0 s |
| 47 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.3 s |
| 67 mm (50 mm eq.) | 10.0 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 67 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 134 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 269 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 0.74.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series?
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series has a crop factor of 0.74× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 58.1 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series sensor?
58.1 × 1.6 mm (58.1 × 1.6 mm), an area of 93 mm² — 11% of full frame.
Is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series full frame?
No — its sensor is larger than full frame (medium format).
How long can I expose the night sky with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series?
With a 27 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q12375202 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources