Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Sony DSC-RX1 review


DSC-RX1 is a beast like no other; Sony has broken the ice making a first digital full-frame compact. The small body hides sensor the same size and quality as the professional DSLR cameras paired with excellent Zeiss lens.
Build quality is excellent. Cover LCDs will probably scratch and is not intended to be on him to be protective plastic. Ideal for lying in his hand is missing a little more grip as it has NEX-6
Camera has more than enough variety of wheels and several programmable keys, and we especially liked the ring around the lens that controls the aperture. Button and dial the above-average quality and first tried out first becomes clear that this is not just any Still. The only regret RX1 is sealed against moisture and dust. The menu is identical to the Sony SLT cameras. Viewed and fast, but visually quite uneventful.

3 inch screen is not tilt or touch, but it is very detailed, with good color reproduction. Viewfinder is not installed, but it is possible to recharge an optical or electronic, which is connected to the hot-shoe.
Charging the battery is only possible in the unit. This is absurd considering the cost and purpose of this unit, and we believe that the external charger should be part of the mandatory equipment. Battery life is also below average ... Provides about 150 photos depending on usage.
Sony DSC-RX1 has USB and HDMI connectors and a 3.5 mm microphone input. No GPS or Wi-Fi connectivity. Photos and Video written to SDHC or MemoryStick memory cards (RX1 accepts both formats in the same slot).
Whatever was said, we believe that the full-frame something special. Shallow depth of field, flawless control noise ... Photos are the most expensive in the range of professional DSLR camera and light years above any compact camera of similar size.
The sensor has 24 megapixels (almost identical to the built-in Nikon D600) and is flawless in all parameters. Of color, dynamic range, to control forest we can not find a single complaint and put it among the best on the market.
Zeiss 35 mm lens focal length (ie no optical zoom) and F / 2 aperture is specially made ​​just for this camera. This means that the optical characteristics exactly suited sensor which is obvious by the quality of photos. Sharp even wide open, and debug software defects lens will remove vignetting.




Full HD video offers the option of recording at 50 or 25 frames per second and is very good quality. Built-in microphone also has done its job, but slow auto focus spoils the overall experience.

RX1 is very specific appliance. Sensor and lens are themselves at par professional camera like the Sony A99, Canon 5D MKII or Nikon D600 and D800. Unfortunately, we found a number of annoying details that do not belong to this set of products. If you can live with them, the RX1 will provide stunning images whether you're a professional or a complete amateur who just wants the highest quality picture on the market.











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