Sony RX10
The future of the point-and-shoot is the superzoom
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- World’s Fastest AF acquisition speed of 0.03 sec. Optical image stabilization technology developed by Sony is valuable for handheld still and movie shooting, especially in low light or at the ultra-telephoto end of the zoom range up to 600 mm
- 315 phase-detection AF points covering Approx. 65% of the frame. Light etering mode- Multi pattern, centre weighted, spot (Standard/Large), entire screen average, highlight
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-600mm3 F2.4-F4 ultra-zoom Lens
- 20.1 MP 1" back Illuminated Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor w/ DRAM. Dimensions (W x H x D) (CIPA) -5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches, 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/8 inches (from front of lens to monitor). Weight-2 pounds 6.7 ounce (Battery and SDXC Card included) / Approx. 2 pounds 5.1 ounces) (Body Only)
- 24 Fps4 continuous shooting up to 249 frames with AF/AE tracking. Filter diameter:62 mm.
PROS
+ Versatile, sharp lens
+ Solid picture quality, even in low light
+ Incredibly easy to learn and operate
CONS
- Expensive
- Bulky
- Enough autofocus problems to be worrisome
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Expert reviews and ratings
By The Verge on March 03, 2014
The future of the point-and-shoot is the superzoom
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By TrustedReviews on January 22, 2014
The RX10 is a bridge camera, but not in the traditional sense. Where most bridge cameras settle for big zoom lenses strapped to compact camera size sensors, the RX10 has high-end lens technology, a large sensor and several other advanced finishing touches. It has a price tag to match. Indeed, at just less than £1k it’s one of the most expensive bridge cameras ever made. Can it possibly justify a price tag that puts it among top-end DSLRs?
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By TrustedReviews on January 22, 2014
With the RX10 featuring the very same sensor as that found in the impressive
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By TrustedReviews on January 22, 2014
As you’d expect for a camera with such a high-end specification, Sony has give the RX10 a high-end finish to match.
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