About the Sony DSC-RX0
The Sony DSC-RX0 (DSCRX0) is the newest offering into the Actioncam market, previous models have out-featured GoPro Hero series, but the ergonomics haven't managed to tempt people, the Sony RX0 has the look of a GoPro but is overflowing with features that outstrip it by miles.
The Sony DSC-RX0 Waterproof Camera has a 1.0-Type Sensor Ultra-Compact and is also shockproof. Designed to facilitate creative photographic and videographic expression beyond current limitations, the Sony RX0 is equally adept at shooting still images, filming video or can be used as part of a multi-camera set-up to create an inspiring series of images, videos and super slow motion footage from a multitude of different perspectives. The Sony DSC-RX0 miniature dimensions and all-around versatility maximise freedom to tackle photographic and videographic challenges in new ways, always with the assurance of high quality results.
Weighing 110g and measuring 59mm x 40.5mm x 29.8mm (WxHxD), the RX0 redefines how small and light a premium compact camera can be. It can be used as a standalone camera for capturing photos or videos in any shooting conditions including the rain, underwater, or in sandy or dusty environments and is equally adept as a part of a multi-camera setup to shoot subjects from a variety of different viewpoints.
Stimulating imaginations
In addition to conventional bullet-time and time-slice shooting, the RX0 multi-camera shooting solution opens the door to a new world of imaging opportunity and can be organised in a number of different ways. Sony's wireless radio commander, the FA-WRC1M can be used to trigger up to fifteen RX0s. The PlayMemories Mobile app allows up to five RX0 models to be connected wirelessly and the perfectly balanced form factor means that units can easily be secured in tough shooting positions to capture incredible new perspectives.
Power packed
RX0 is packed full of advanced Sony technology and features a 1.0-type stacked 15.3MPvi Exmor RSCMOS image sensor, BIONZ processor and a wide-angle ZEISS Tessar T* 24mm F4 fixed lens to deliver high resolution and less distortion results for both RAW and JPEG stills and across all supported video formats. It has an Anti-Distortion Shutter of up to 1/32000 second and can shoot at up to 16fps, meaning that even fast moving objects are beautifully and accurately rendered. For those looking to capture the decisive moments of daily life, the compact nature of RX0 means that usage is as unobtrusive as possible, thus maximising the possibility for natural, high quality shooting.
RX0 is waterproof at depths of up to 10 metres and when used with the new MPK-HSR1Housing, can be used down to a staggering 100 metres depth. It is shockproofi when dropped from up to 2 metres and crushproof to 200kgf / 2000N, making it durable enough to withstand shooting in difficult situations where traditional cameras simply cannot go. Users can now produce content that simply has previously not been possible and the rain, sand and space-limited or dusty environments are no longer a barrier.
Video Excellence
The RX0 was conceived as a camera that is just as useful to the videographer as the photographer and this spirit manifests itself with a host of creative video features delivering stunning video results. For those who want to incorporate super slow motion footage the RX0 offers the opportunity to shoot at up to 1000 frames per second, offering the opportunity to transform even the most mundane moment into something spectacular. For production flexibility, you can use 4K clean HDMI output to record uncompressed video to an external recorder. With both MF Assist and Peaking Functions, the focus can be precisely adjusted to your exact specifications and Picture Profile options and S-Log2 offer creative freedom to deliver the end result that you envisioned in your mind. Time Code / User Bit features provide an essential tool for multi-camera shoots in particular, making the editing process a much easier experience, and Preset Focus options add a true element of control to a shoot.
Sony DSC-RX0 Key features:
- Ultra-compact & tough body: 10m Water Proof, 2m Shock Proof and 200kgf Crush Proof
- Uncompromised image quality with 15.3MP 1.0-type Exmor RS sensor and 24mm F4 ZEISS lens
- Creative expressions with 1/32000sec Anti-distortion shutter and 16fps high-speed continuous shooting
- Compatible with both wired and wireless multi-camera control for multi-view shooting
- Pro-style video functionality including Picture Profile (S-Log2), 40x Super Slow motion recording and 4K Clean Output via HDMI
ACCESSORIES FOR THE SONY DSC-RX0
Sony VFA-305R1 Filter Adapter Kit
Sony MPK-HSR1 Waterproof Housing
ZEISS® Tessar T* lens
The ZEISS Tessar T* 24mm13 F4 lens delivers high-resolution images with less image distortion in peripheral areas, despite its wide-angle lens design. This ZEISS lens intensifies recordings’ contrast and sharpness. Furthermore, you can capture improved images and suppress occurrence of ghost and flare by using an optional hood.
15.3 MP (effective) 1.0-type Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor
1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip enables up to 960fps/1000fps15 super slow motion16 and up to 1/32000 super-high shutter speed for movement that, in real time, is beyond human perception. The extended circuit features ample signal processing capacity and high-speed signal readout.
BIONZ X™ for superior detail and texture
The high-speed BIONZ X image processing engine from Sony is as important as the lens and image sensor, as it powers conversion of light captured by the sensor, so photos and movies can be recorded with more natural details, more realism, richer tonal gradations and lower noise.
Remote control via smartphones and tablets
Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, up to five RX0 cameras can be remotely controlled from a smartphone or tablet. Simply download free PlayMemories Mobile app to your mobile device for remote control of camera shutter release, movie recording start/stop, and instant receiving of captured footage. Also, Bluetooth is available and allows remote power on/off operation.
Adjust images with superior flexibility and precision
The S-Log2 is a proprietary gamma setting from Sony that is invaluable for professionals seeking post-production flexibility, and extends the dynamic range of recording to reduce occurrence of blown-out highlights and black crush. Picture Profile determines the character of movies by changing basic parameters like chromogenic effects and gradation adjustment.
For more flexible shooting systems
The compact, simple, protrusion-free, rectangular body is advantageous in combination with optional accessories. Also, Upside-down Flip Capture flips the image the right way around when the camera has to be mounted upside down according to certain setting requirements.
Superior integrity, handy features, compact form
The smooth extra super duralumin body is designed without protruding parts for distinctive quality, strength and sophistication. Although this high-rigidity camera is sufficiently compact to fit in a palm, it integrates such convenient features as LCD monitor and buttons with ease of use, durability and performance that you can rely on even under harsh shooting conditions.
Up to 960fps/1000fps super slow motion
Super slow motion at frame rate of up to 960/1000fps is available to capture split-seconds of action in movies. Slow motion shooting at 480/500fps and 240/250fps especially maintains fine images at nearly HD quality with the choice of Quality Priority mode. End trigger mode lets you capture the decisive moment in super slow motion starting from two or four seconds before the REC button is pressed.
Up to 1/32000 sec. Anti-Distortion Shutter
Thanks to the Exmor RS sensor’s extremely fast readout, the Anti-Distortion Shutter that is capable of shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec. minimises image distortion caused by the rolling shutter phenomenon that can otherwise distort shots of swiftly moving subjects.
Clean HDMI output for 4K movies
For production flexibility, you can use Clean HDMI output to record uncompressed video to an external recorder in your choice of formats and bitrates, including non-compressed 4K movie, and monitor the footage. Moreover, stunning high-precision 4K images with suppressed moiré and jaggies can be delivered via data readout without pixel binning or line skipping.
Custom key creative convenience
You can program preferred frequently used functions on your choice of buttons to best adapt the camera to your shooting style. You’ll gain prompt, handy fingertip access to your selection of such settings, for faster, more intuitive camera operation.
Shoot virtually anywhere with wide ISO sensitivity
Sensitivity extends up to ISO 12800, for crisper images in extremely low light. Let Auto ISO mode determine the most appropriate setting automatically, or manually expand sensitivity as low as ISO 80. The camera also allows you to set up lower limit shutter speed at time of Auto ISO setting.
Sensor | |
Sensor Type | 1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 |
Number of Pixels (Effective) | 15.3MP |
Number of Pixels (Total) | Approx. 21.0 Megapixels |
Lens | |
Lens Type | ZEISS Tessar T* Lens, 6 elements in 6 groups (6 aspheric elements) |
F-Number (Maximum Aperture) | F4.0 (Fixed) |
Focal Length (F=) | f=7.7mm;Still Image3:2 f=24mm;Still Image4:3 f=26mm;Still Image16:9 f=25.2mm;Still Image1:1 f=30.7mm |
Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens) | Approx. 50cm (1.7 ft.) to Infinity |
Optical Zoom | - |
Clear Image Zoom (Still Image) | - |
Clear Image Zoom (Movie) | - |
Screen | |
Screen Type | 3.8cm(1.5type)(4:3) / 230,400 dots / Clear Photo / TFT LCD |
Brightness Control | Manual(5 steps) / Sunny Weather |
MF Assist Magnification | 8.6x |
Viewfinder | |
Screen Type/Number of Dots | - |
Camera | |
Image Processing Engine | Yes (BIONZ X) |
Focus Mode | Single-shot AF;Preset Focus;Manual Focus |
Focus Area | Wide (25 points(contrast-detection AF));Center;Flexible Spot (S/M/L);Expanded Flexible Spot |
Light Metering Mode | Multi Pattern;Center Weighted;Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step |
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index) | Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/256001 |
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) | Auto:(ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 |
Minimum Illumination (Movie) | Auto:6lux(Shutter Speed 1/30") |
White Balance Modes | Auto;Daylight;Shade;Cloudy;Incandescent;Fluor.: Warm White;Fluor.: Cool White;Fluor.: Day White;Fluor.: Daylight;Underwater Auto;C.Temp./Filter;Custom |
WB Micro Adjustment | YesG7 to M7,57-stepA7 to B7,29-step |
Electronic Shutter | iAuto(1/4" - 1/32000) / Program Auto(1/4" - 1/32000) / Manual(1/4" - 1/32000) |
Aperture | F4.0 |
Image Control | Contrast;Saturation;Sharpness;Creative Style;Color Space(sRGB / Adobe RGB);Quality(RAW / RAW&JPEG / Extra fine / Fine / Standard) |
Noise Reduction | high ISO NR:Normal/Low/Off;Multi Frame NR: Auto, ISO200-25600 |
Dynamic Range Functions | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)) |
Shooting Mode | Program Auto;Manual Exposure;MR(Memory Recall) [body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets];Movie Mode(Intelligent Auto);Movie Mode(Program Auto);Movie Mode(Manual Exposure);HFR Mode(Program Auto, Manual Exposure);Intelligent Auto;Superior Auto |
Continuous Shooting Speed (Maximum) (With Max. Recording Pixels) | Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: approx. 16 fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 5.5 fps23 |
Self-Timer | 10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable / Bracketing shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable |
Drive Modes | Single;Continuous shooting;Speed priority continuous shooting;Self-timer;Self-timer(cont.);Cont.-bracketing4;Single-bracketing4;White balance bracketing4;DRO bracketing4 |
Picture Effect | Still Image:Pop Color;Posterization;Retro Photo;Soft High-key;Partial Color;High Contrast Mono.;Soft Focus;HDR Painting;Richtone Monochrome;Miniature;Watercolor;Illustration;Movie:Pop Color;Posterization;Retro Photo;Soft High-key;Partial Color;High Contrast Mono. |
Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box |
Picture Profile | Off/PP1-PP7(Black Level, Gamma(Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset) |
Focus Type | Contrast-detection AF |
Number of Recognised Scenes | Still Image:Superior Auto: 10 / iAuto: 10;10 |
Recording | |
Compatible Recording Media | Memory Stick Micro5;Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)5;microSD Memory Card5;microSDHC Memory Card5;microSDXC Memory Card5 |
Recording Format | Still Image:JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format);XAVC S;AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible;MP4 |
Recording Format (Movie Audio) | XAVC S:LPCM 2ch;AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator);MP4:MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch |
Colour Space (Still) | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
DCF/DPOF | DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF |
Still Image Number of Recorded Pixels (Image Size) | Still Image:3:2mode:15M(4,8003,200) / 7.7M(3,4082,272) / 3.8M(2,4001,600)4:3mode:14M(4,2723,200) / 6.9M(3,0242,272) / 3.4M(2,1281,600) / VGA,16:9mode:13M(4,8002,704) / 6.5M(3,4081,920) / 3.2M(2,4001,352),1:1mode:10M(3,2003,200) / 5.2M(2,2722,272) / 2.6M(1,6001,600) |
HFR | RecordingNTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode XAVC S HD:50p 50M(1,920x1,080/250fps), 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/500fps), 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/1000fps) / 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/250fps), 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/500fps), 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/1000fps), NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD:60p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps)60p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps)60p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) / 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps)30p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps)30p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) / 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps)24p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps)24p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps)Sensor Readout Number of effective pixelsQuality Priority:240fps/250fps(1,676x942),480fps/500fps(1,676x566),960fps/1000fps(1,136x384)/Shoot Time Priority:240fps/250fps(1,676x566),480fps/500fps(1,136x384),960fps/1000fps(800x270) |
Still Image Number of Recorded Pixels (Image Size) During Movie | - |
Interface | |
Input and Output Terminals | Multi/Micro USB Terminal6, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Microphone jack(3.5mm Stereo mini jack) |
NFC | - |
WI-FI | Yes(IEEE802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band)) |
Interfaces | - |
Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band)) |
Power | |
Power Source | DC3.7V(supplied battery) / DC5.0V(supplied AC Adaptor) |
Battery System | Rechargeable battery pack NP-BJ1 |
Power Consumption (Camera Mode) | Approx. 1.3W |
USB Charge/USB Power Supply | Yes (Shooting, Playback,) |
Battery Life (Still Images) | Approx. 240shots / Approx. 120min7 |
Battery Life (Movies Actual Shooting) | Approx. 35min.8 |
Battery Life (Movies Continuous Shooting) | Approx. 60min. 9 |
Others | |
PlayMemories Camera Apps | - |
Photo Creativity | - |
Shooting Functions | Eye AF;Face Detection;Face Registration;Grid Line;WB Bracket;DRO Bracketing;MF Assist;Peaking;Zebra;Marker Display;Audio Level Display;TC/UB;Photographer Name & Copyright;ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed;PC Remote Controll;Gamma Disp. Assist;Flip |
Playback Functions | BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI);9/25-frame index view;Slide Show;Forward/Rewind (Movie);Delete;Protect |
Triluminos Colour | Yes10 |
4K Image Output | Yes |
Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F. |
Waterprof | Yes (IPX8 equivalent) |
Shockproof | Yes (2.0m/6.5ft MIL-STD810G C1 Method516.7-Shock)11 |
Crushproof | Yes(200kgf/2000N/440lbf)12 |
Exif Print;PRINT Image Matching (PIM3) | |
Size & Weight | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 59.0x40.5x29.8 mm(2 3/8 in. 1 5/8 in. 1 3/16 in.) |
Weight (CIPA Compliant) | Approx. 110g (3.9oz.)(Battery and microSD Memory Card are included) / Approx. 95g (3.4oz.)(Body Only) |
- 1 x DSC-RX0 Action Camera
- 1 x Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BJ1
- 1 x AC Adaptor AC-UUD12
- 1 x Micro USB Cable
- 1 x Wrist Strap
- 1 x Memory Card Protector
- 1 x Instruction Manual