Hasselblad Stellar II
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | June 6, 2012 |
| Founder | Sony Corporation |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Compact digital cameras |
| Owner | Sony Corporation |
| Parent | Sony Corporation |
| Website | www |
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series represents a premium range of compact cameras within Sony's wider Sony RX lineup. Debuting with the DSC-RX100 on 6 June 2012, this series is a subset of Sony's Cyber-shot RX digital camera offerings. Across seven iterations released up until 2019, these models consistently feature a one-inch 20-Megapixel sensor paired with a rotary control ring surrounding the lens. Video functionality progressed from Full HD 1080p at 60 frames per second in the initial versions to include 4K recording at 30fps and high-speed 1080p capture at 120fps starting with the fourth generation.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 (original)
The inaugural RX100 was honored as the "European Advanced Compact Camera for 2012–2013" by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) and was recognized among TIME magazine's 'Best Inventions of 2012'.
- Primary Features
- Equipped with a 1-inch CMOS Exmor sensor (13.2 mm × 8.8 mm) featuring advanced Column-Parallel A/D Conversion technology for enhanced performance in low-light conditions.
- Resolution of 20.2 megapixels enabling burst shooting up to 10 frames per second.
- Exposure options include M, A, S, and P modes.
- Tilting pop-up flash capable of bounce lighting effects.
- Fast Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with an aperture range from F1.8 to F4.9 and a 3.6× optical zoom covering 28–100 mm equivalent focal lengths.
- Manual focus assistance through focus peaking.
- Fixed 3-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1.29 million dots utilizing an RGBW pixel arrangement.
- Capability to capture images in RAW format for advanced editing flexibility.
- Full HD video recording in AVCHD format at up to 50 frames per second.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
In June 2013, Sony introduced the RX100 II, which improved upon its predecessor by incorporating a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor of 1 inch and 20.2 megapixels, achieving a maximum native ISO sensitivity of 12800—approximately a 40% increase in light sensitivity. Additional enhancements included a tiltable LCD screen with +84° and −45° angles, the addition of a Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity options, along with Full HD video recording at 1080/24p.
Hasselblad Stellar and Stellar II
On 23 July 2013, Hasselblad launched the 'Stellar,' a high-end compact camera modeled on the DSC-RX100 but distinguished by wooden or carbon fiber grip accents. Later that year, Hasselblad released three cosmetic variations under the Stellar Special Edition label. The Stellar II, based on the DSC-RX100 II platform, was unveiled on 26 November 2014.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Arriving in June 2014, the DSC-RX100 III featured Sony’s Bionz X image processor—also utilized in the Alpha 77 II—and introduced a new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens offering an expanded focal length range of 24–70mm (35mm equivalent) at an aperture between f/1.8 and f/2.8, although it shortened the maximum reach from the previous model’s 100mm to 70mm. Unlike the RX100 II, this version removed the multi-interface hotshoe, restricting flash accessory options to the built-in unit; however, it added a pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF). The RX100 III supports customizable functions such as independent display configurations for both EVF and rear LCD, alongside manual shutter speed and aperture controls paired with Auto ISO for precise exposure adjustments.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
In June 2015, Sony unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, retaining the 1.0-type 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and offering ISO sensitivity up to 12800. This model marked the debut of 4K video recording using the XAVC-S format at a maximum of 30 frames per second, although recording was restricted to 5-minute segments due to processing limitations. It also introduced slow-motion video capture capabilities, supporting up to 960 fps for NTSC and 1000 fps for PAL formats.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Sony announced the RX100 V on October 6, 2016, featuring a world-record autofocus speed of just 0.05 seconds and expanding autofocus points to 315. The camera enhanced continuous shooting performance to 24 fps, allowing up to 150 shots at full resolution of 20.1 megapixels. After the launch of the RX100 VI, Sony released the RX100 VA, an updated version of the RX100 V with improvements in buffer capacity and processing power.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
On June 5, 2018, Sony introduced the RX100 VI, equipped with a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens covering 24-200mm focal length with apertures ranging from f/2.8 to f/4.5. Autofocus speed was further enhanced to an impressive 0.03 seconds. Additional upgrades included superior continuous shooting capabilities and more advanced 4K video functions.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
The RX100 VII was announced by Sony on July 25, 2019. Key improvements comprised removal of video recording time limits (previously capped at 30 minutes), incorporation of a 3.5mm TRS stereo mini jack for external microphone connectivity, and refined autofocus performance.
Model comparison
| Model | RX100 | RX100 II | RX100 III | RX100 IV | RX100 V | RX100 VI | RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announcement date | 6 Jun 2012 | 27 Jun 2013 | 28 May 2014 | 10 Jun 2015 | 6 Oct 2016 | 5 Jun 2018 | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Sensor type | 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 | ||||
| Image processor | Bionz | Bionz X | |||||
| Lens focal range | 10.4–37.1mm (Equivalent to 28–100mm, f/4.8–13.2) |
8.8–25.7mm (Equivalent to 24–70mm, f/1.8–2.8) |
9.0–72mm (Equivalent to 24–200mm, f/2.8–4.5) | ||||
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8–4.9 | f/1.8–2.8 | f/2.8–4.5 | ||||
| Shutter speed range | 30 ~ 1/2000 sec | 30 ~ 1/32000 sec | |||||
| Max continuous shooting rate | 10 fps | 16 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps | |||
| Video formats supported | 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) with 4K video support | ||||
| Maximum video recording length | 30 minutes (RX IV: Full HD up to 30 min; 4K limited to 5 min) | 781 minutes | |||||
| Video sampling method | Line skipping | Full-pixel readout | |||||
| Slow-motion video capability | No | Yes (240,480,960fps) | Yes (250,500,1000fps) | ||||
| Professional video features | No | Includes Picture Profile with CineGamma, Timecode and Userbit support | |||||
| Custom minimum shutter speed at Auto ISO | No | Yes | |||||
| Autofocus points count | 25 | 315 | 357 | ||||
| Autofocus system type | Contrast Detect | Phase Detect | |||||
| Flexible spot AF with tracking lock | No | Yes | |||||
| Continuous eye autofocus feature | No | Yes | |||||
| LCD screen type and articulation | 3 inch fixed | 3 inch tilting (+90/-40°) | 3 inch tilting (+180/-45°) | 3 inch tilting (+180/-90°) | |||
| Electronic viewfinder availability | No | Optional | Built-in EVF | ||||
| Hot shoe presence | No | Multi-Interface Shoe | No | ||||
| Built-in neutral density filter | No | 3-stop ND filter | No | ||||
| Microphone input jack | No | Yes | |||||
| Wireless connectivity (WiFi & NFC) | No | Yes | |||||
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 330 shots | 350 shots | 320 shots | 280 shots | 220 shots | 240 shots | 260 shots |
| Weight | 240g | 281g | 290g | 298g | 299g | 301g | 302g |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 102 x58 x36 mm | 102 x58 x38 mm | 102 x58 x41 mm | 102 x58 x43 mm | |||