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Sony RX1

The first full-frame compact (2012): a 24 MP full-frame sensor behind a fixed Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f/2 with a leaf shutter, in a body the size of an RX100's bigger brother. No built-in viewfinder (an optional EVF clips to the shoe).

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Battery NP-BX1 220 shots per charge (CIPA) From £18.00 · Ansmann NP-BX1 Battery (Sony NP-BX1) Every NP-BX1 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
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Core
Released
2012
Sensor
24.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution
24.3 MP
Mount
Fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2
Dimensions
113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6mm
Weight
482g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS
Burst Rate
5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame)
Battery Life
~220 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60
Viewfinder
Optional EVF (FDA-EV1MK) or optical finder
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD / Memory Stick slot
Connectivity
Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Multi Interface Shoe
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Optional add-on
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
220 shots
USB Power
Charges and runs off USB
Dimensions
113 × 65 × 70mm
Weight (Grams)
482g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
5.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.0
Street
6.6
Travel
5.1
Wedding & Events
3.5
Documentary
3.9
Landscape
4.3
Casual
3.4
Food
4.2
Macro
3.1
Architecture
4.1
Astrophotography
4.7
✅ Great For
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Street 6.6 Strong on its 35mm lens, discreet body and image quality / low light.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 3.1 Held back by its 35mm lens and in-camera focus stacking.
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Casual 3.4 Held back by ease of use and autofocus.
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Wedding & Events 3.5 Held back by pro reliability and autofocus.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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