The Sony RX100 official details have dropped, revealing the new 20.2MP compact camera with a much larger sensor than other compact zoom cameras around.
The 1-inch CMOS image sensor is the same size as the Nikon 1 Series interchangeable lens models. The fixed zoom lens provides 28-100mm equivalent zoom range with a max f/1.8 aperture.
The RX100 sports AVCHD 2.0 video capture at full 1080/60p at 28Mbps data rates. The sensitivity ranges up to ISO 6400 for low light capture, or up to ISO 25600 using a multiframe capture feature.
The Sony RX100 retails for $650 and should be available in July 2012. Check availability at B&H Photo.
The Sony Cybershot RX100 has leaked on the Japanese website Digicame-info. The camera looks very much like a compact point and shoot camera; however, one key difference (based on rumored specifications) is the presence of a much larger image sensor in the RX100.
The CMOS imager is rumored to be 13.2mm x 8.8mm, which is the same size as the Nikon 1 Series cameras (or CX format sensor / 2.7x crop). Of course, this makes a lot of sense – given that Nikon has sourced larger image sensors from Sony for years now. It looks like Sony will be making use of its own manufacturing efficiencies for this format.
Check out the chart below for a comparison of how the Sony RX100 sensor stacks up against other mirrorless and DSLR cameras. [click to continue…]
The Nikon 1 Series cameras are getting a big price break with a savings up to $250 off. Several Nikon 1 Series kits are $150 off, then you can get up to $100 more off when buying another lens in the kit.
See all the deals here at B&H. Click the “Buy together & save” link to get the additional deals on extra lenses.
