Hasselblad Stellar

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 series
Company type	Product line
Industry	Consumer electronics, digital cameras
Founded	June 6, 2012; 14 years ago
Founder	Sony Corporation
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Products	Compact digital cameras
Parent	Sony Corporation

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Hasselblad Stellar, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 29 November 20255 sources

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series represents a premium range of compact camera models within Sony's extensive Sony RX lineup. Debuting with the DSC-RX100 on June 6, 2012, this series is part of the broader Cyber-shot RX digital camera family. By 2019, seven iterations had been introduced, each equipped with a one-inch 20-Megapixel sensor and featuring a rotary lens control mechanism. Initial versions supported video capture up to 1080p (Full HD) at 60fps, while subsequent models incorporated capabilities for 2160p (4K) recording at 30fps and high-speed 1080p footage at 120fps.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 (original)

The inaugural RX100 received the "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013" accolade from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) and was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 'Best Inventions of 2012.'

Primary Features

One-inch type (13.2 mm × 8.8 mm) CMOS Exmor sensor delivering exceptional performance in low-light conditions through "Column-Parallel A/D Conversion Technique."
Continuous shooting at 10 frames per second with a resolution of 20.2 MP.
Manual exposure options including M, A, S, and P modes.
Pop-up flash with tilting capability for bounce light effects.
Fast Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens offering an aperture range from f/1.8 to f/4.9.
Manual focus assistance via focus peaking.
Optical zoom of 3.6× covering a 28–100 mm equivalent focal length.
Fixed 3-inch TFT LCD screen featuring 1.29 million dots arranged in an RGBW layout.
RAW image format support for advanced editing flexibility.
Full HD video recording (AVCHD format) at 50 fps.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Sony introduced the RX100 II in June 2013 as an upgrade to the original, incorporating:

A back-illuminated 20.2-megapixel 1-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor
Extended native ISO sensitivity up to 12800, approximately a 40% increase
An LCD screen capable of tilting +84° upwards and −45° downwards
Inclusion of a Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectivity options including Wi-Fi and NFC
Full HD video recording at 1080/24p resolution

Hasselblad Stellar and Stellar II

On July 23, 2013, Swedish luxury manufacturer Hasselblad launched the 'Stellar,' a high-end compact camera derived from the DSC-RX100, distinguished by wooden or carbon fiber grip designs. Later that year in November, Hasselblad unveiled three cosmetic variations under the Stellar Special Edition banner. The Stellar II model, based on the DSC-RX100 II platform, was announced in November 2014.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

Released in June 2014, the DSC-RX100 III featured Sony’s Bionz X image processor—also found in the Sony Alpha 77 II—and introduced a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with a wider angle range (24-70mm equivalent) and aperture from f/1.8 to f/2.8, though its maximum focal length decreased from 100mm to 70mm. Unlike its predecessor RX100 II, this model omitted the multi-interface hotshoe, restricting external flash compatibility to the built-in unit but added a pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF). The RX100 III offers customizable settings that allow independent configurations for both EVF and rear LCD displays, along with manual shutter speed and aperture controls paired with Auto ISO for balanced exposure.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

Released in June 2015, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV continued to utilize the 1.0-type ("1-inch") 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and maintained an ISO sensitivity reaching 12800, consistent with earlier models. This version introduced 4K video capture in XAVC-S format at a maximum of 30 frames per second, although recording was restricted to 5-minute segments due to processing limitations. Additionally, it supported high-speed slow-motion video recording at rates up to 960 fps (NTSC) and 1000 fps (PAL).

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

Sony unveiled the RX100 V on October 6, 2016, featuring significant improvements in autofocus and burst shooting performance. It achieved the fastest autofocus speed globally at just 0.05 seconds, offered 315 autofocus points, and could capture up to 150 continuous images at full 20.1-megapixel resolution and 24 frames per second. Subsequently, the RX100 VA was introduced with an upgraded processor and expanded buffer memory.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

The RX100 VI was announced on June 5, 2018, showcasing a new ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens with a focal range of 24-200mm and apertures from F/2.8 to F/4.5, enhancing its adaptability for professional applications. Autofocus responsiveness was further refined to 0.03 seconds, alongside advancements in continuous shooting rates and enhanced 4K video capabilities, underscoring Sony’s dominance in premium compact cameras.

Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

On July 25, 2019, Sony revealed the RX100 VII model.^[1]^[2]^[3] Key upgrades included removal of previous video recording time limits, the addition of a 3.5mm TRS stereo mini-jack for external microphones (absent in earlier versions), and improved autofocus performance.^[4]

Model comparison

Model	RX100	RX100 II	RX100 III	RX100 IV	RX100 V	RX100 VI	RX100 VII
Announced	6 Jun 2012	27 Jun 2013	28 May 2014	10 Jun 2015	5 June 2018^[5]\|25 Jul 2019^[3]
Sensor	20.1Mpx Exmor CMOS 13.2mm x 8.8mm	20.1Mpx Exmor R BSI-CMOS 13.2mm x 8.8mm		20.1Mpx Exmor RS Stacked BSI-CMOS 13.2mm x 8.8mm
Processor	Bionz		Bionz X
Lens focal length	10.4 – 37.1mm (Equiv. 28 – 100mm, Template:F/4.8 – 13.2)		8.8 – 25.7mm (Equiv. 24 – 70mm, Template:F/4.8 – 7.6)			9.0 – 72mm (Equiv. 24 – 200mm, Template:F/7.6 – 12.2)
Lens max aperture	Template:F/1.8 – 4.9		Template:F/1.8 – 2.8			Template:F/2.8 – 4.5
Shutter speed	30 ~ 1/2000 sec			30 ~ 1/32000 sec
Max continuous shooting	10 frames/s			16 frames/s	24 frames/s		20 frames/s
Video record format	MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s) Full HD		MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s), XAVC S (50 Mbit/s) Full HD	MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s), XAVC S (100 Mbit/s) 4K video
Video duration limit	30 min (RX IV: 30 min Full HD, 5 min 4k)						Unlimited
Video sampling	Line skipping		Full-pixel readout
Slow motion video	No			Yes (240,480,960fps)		Yes (250,500,1000fps)
Professional video edit	No			Picture Profile w/CineGamma, Timecode, Userbit
Custom minimum shutter speed at Auto ISO	No			Yes
AF points	25				315		357
AF type	Contrast Detect				Phase Detect
Flexible spot with lock on AF	No			Yes
Continuous eye-AF	No			Yes
LCD	3 inch fixed	3 inch tilting (+90/-40 deg.)	3 inch tilting (+180/-45 deg.)			3 inch tilting (+180/-90 deg.)
EVF	No	Optional	Built-in
Hot shoe	No	Multi-Interface	No
Built-in ND filter	No		3-stops			No
Microphone input	No						Yes
WiFi and NFC	No	Yes
Battery-life (CIPA standards)	330 shots	350 shots	320 shots	280 shots	220 shots	240 shots	260 shots
Weight	240g	281g	290g	298g	299g	301g	302g
Dimensions	102 x 58 x36 mm	102 x58 x38 mm	102 x58 x41 mm				102 x58 x43 mm

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