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Sony DSC-RX0

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • Colors were bright
  • vivid and realistic and the footage was much
  • small

Cons

  • Sony camera look a bit more blocky than the GoPro
  • RX0 II does not have a touch screen
  • quite a bit of motion blur when the camera was moving quickly

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • 1.5 in
  • TFT
  • CMOS
  • 15.3 Mpx

Sony DSC-RX0 - Pros & Cons

Sony DSC-RX0

Pros

  • Colors were bright
  • vivid and realistic and the footage was much
  • small
  • robust
  • and waterproof
  • the pictures should look crisp and bright instead of neutral
  • Sony is always good for special solutions
  • fast-moving subjects are captured precisely and in sharp images
  • The angle of view is ideal for this application
  • extremely attractive
  • affordable

Cons

  • Sony camera look a bit more blocky than the GoPro
  • RX0 II does not have a touch screen
  • quite a bit of motion blur when the camera was moving quickly
  • not an outdoor photo camera and not a premium compact camera
  • The sensor is not very big and the lens is very faint
  • 4K signal can only be obtained externally at the HDMI output
  • slow-motion effects are noticeably blurred than the rest of the video
  • The edge darkening is also quite low at only 30 percent
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images
  • and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down

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Sony DSC-RX0 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Effective pixels15.3 Mpx
Image processorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Focal length range (f-f)7.7 - 30.7
Fixed focal length19.69 in
Fixed aperture0.16 in
Minimum illumination6.0 lx
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Image resolution
  • 4800x3200
  • 3408x2272
  • 2400x1600
  • 4272x3200
  • 3024x2272
  • 2128x1600
  • 4800x2704
  • 3408x1920
  • 2400x1352
  • 3200x3200
  • 2272x2272
  • 1600x1600
Maximum resolution (stills)4800 x 3200 px
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Metering modes
  • Centre-weighted
  • Evaluative
  • Spot
Continuous shootingyes
Light exposure correction
± 3EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.35 oz
Width2.32 in
Height1.59 in
Depth1.17 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity700.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V
Video recording time1.0 h
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
Image ratio W:H16:9
ISO
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • 8000
  • 10000
  • 12800
Image stabilizerno
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
Screen size1.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyTFT
Display resolution400 x 230 px
Display aspect ratio4:3
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • XAVC S
Supported video modes1080p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
3D recordingno
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Slowest camera shutter speed0.25 s
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Design
Body materialDuralumin
Colour of productBlack
Type of protectionShock resistant
Waterproof up to10
Shockproof up to2
Operational temperature (T-T)0 - 40
International Protection (IP) codeIPX8
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Micro
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
Micro HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Microphone portyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Supported WiFi types
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
NFCno

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Sony DSC-RX0 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sony DSC-RX0 Sony RX0 II Action Camera Review: Twice the Price, Half as Good
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Tom's Guide
Published: 06.06.2019
Sony RX0 II Action Camera Review: Twice the Price, Half as Good

Sony's premium rugged action camera records gorgeous 4K video, but it's twice as expensive as a GoPro and much harder to use.

Sony DSC-RX0 Sony RX0 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 26.01.2018
Sony RX0 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony RX0 is a premium action camera with a 1-inch sensor, which is about 4x the size of those in other action cameras like the GoPro, promising superior image quality, ably assisted by the 24mm f/4 Zeiss lens. Read our Sony RX0 review now to find out just what this innovative new camera is capable of...

Sony DSC-RX0 Sony RX0 Mark II review: do it for the vlog
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The Verge
Published: 05.06.2019
Sony RX0 Mark II review: do it for the vlog
3.0

Sony’s latest GoPro look-alike is less about the action and more about the vloggin’

Sony DSC-RX0 Sony RX0 II review: a lot more vlogging, a little less action
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T3
Published: 29.06.2019
Sony RX0 II review: a lot more vlogging, a little less action

It’s tough, waterproof and capable of shooting ace 4K footage, but can it really compete with the action camera big guns?

Sony DSC-RX0 Sony RX0 Mark II Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 13.07.2020
Sony RX0 Mark II Review ~ | Gadget Review
3.9

If you’re looking for an action cam that can double as a vlogging cam, the Sony RX0 ii is a superb choice. This camera isn’t a direct rival to action cameras

Sony DSC-RX0 Sony RX0 sensor review: Tiny and clever
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DXOMARK
Published: 22.06.2018
Sony RX0 sensor review: Tiny and clever

Sony announced the RX0 in August 2017, and although many people assume it’s an action camera, it’s a bit more than that. It may have the rugged body that we expect from an action cam such as those in the GoPro Hero Black range, but inside is a 21Mp (15.3Mp effective) 1″-type sensor. Furthermore, Sony has [...]

Sony DSC-RX0 Review: The 2019 Sony RX0 Mark II, as a still photographer
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Ming Thein | Photographer
Published: 12.08.2019
Review: The 2019 Sony RX0 Mark II, as a still photographer

I admit to several things. Firstly, serious curiosity about the shooting experience of a tiny waist-level device (the RX0 Mark II has a flip screen). Secondly, the desire of every photographer to h…