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Sony RX100

The camera that made 1-inch-sensor compacts a category: Sony's first RX100 (2012) puts a 20 MP 1-inch sensor and a bright 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9 Zeiss zoom in a body that fits a shirt pocket. No viewfinder and a fixed screen, but still far better image quality than a phone in low light.

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Battery NP-BX1 330 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
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Core
Released
2012
Sensor
20.2MP 1-inch CMOS
Resolution
20.2 MP
Mount
Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-100mm f/1.8-4.9
Dimensions
101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9mm
Weight
240g (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
10fps (focus fixed at the first frame)
Battery Life
~330 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60
Viewfinder
No viewfinder
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD / Memory Stick slot
Connectivity
Micro USB, micro HDMI, Eye-Fi
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1-inch
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
330 shots
USB Power
Charges and runs off USB
Dimensions
102 × 58 × 36mm
Weight (Grams)
240g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/2000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
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
3.3
Street
6.3
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
2.2
Documentary
3.3
Landscape
3.9
Casual
4.0
Food
3.6
Macro
2.9
Architecture
3.6
Astrophotography
2.6
✅ Great For
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Street 6.3 Strong on portability, its 28–100mm zoom and discreet body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Wedding & Events 2.2 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Astrophotography 2.6 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
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Macro 2.9 Held back by its 28–100mm zoom and in-camera focus stacking.
📝 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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