Testseek.com have collected 122 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1.
March 2013
(82%)
122 Reviews
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Users
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75 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The lens is as sharp as we would expect from an optic bearing the Zeiss branding. High ISO performance is excellent and image quality is very good indeed.
Large
Fullframe sensor
Beautiful craftsmanship
Excellent lens
Compact size
Full frame sensor
Aperture ring
Brilliant 24-megapixel sensor
Control scheme is simple
Versatile
Amazingly small size
Full-frame sensor
Excellent build and design quality
Excellent image quality
Sharp lens with beautiful bokeh at wide maximum apertures
The editors didn't like
The autofocus is surprisingly slow
Although accurate enough. Auto white balance is easily fooled. And the lens
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Published: 2013-04-26, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The lens is as sharp as we would expect from an optic bearing the Zeiss branding. High ISO performance is excellent and image quality is very good indeed.
The autofocus is surprisingly slow, although accurate enough. Auto white balance is easily fooled. And the lens, generally good, shows marked barrel distortion
This is a very expensive camera. For this sort of money you can buy a full frame DSLR body, such as the new Sony a99. And strong competition for this camera comes from Sony's own NEX-7, a mirrorless system camera for less than half the price. It isn't ful...
Abstract: DateApril 25, 2013 (1) Read later This not-so-compact camera has a 24mp full-frame sensor and a fixed f2/35mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. Construction is superbly retro and the quality is outstanding, with all controls and menus smooth and lu...
This is a very expensive camera. For this sort of money, you can buy a full-frame DSLR body, such as the Sony alpha99. Also, strong competition for this camera comes from Sony's own NEX-7, a mirrorless-system camera for less than half the price. It isn't ...
Brilliant 24-megapixel sensor, Control scheme is simple, versatile, Amazingly small size
High price tag, Imperfect autofocus, Expensive accessories
Sony's attempt at a fixed-lens, compact-style camera in the RX1 is an excellent one. It's well on the way to being one of the best cameras we've tested in terms of image quality, and has a control scheme that's easy to understand and use manually. While t...
If you want a high-resolution full-frame camera that can fit into a coat pocket, the Sony RX1 fills the bill. Its control layout makes it pleasing to use and its performance is generally excellent (particularly at high sensitivity settings)As a compact, f...
Full-frame sensor, Excellent build and design quality, Excellent image quality, Sharp lens with beautiful bokeh at wide maximum apertures,
Price, Slow AF performance,
The Sony RX1 is the best compact camera on the market, hands down. With a full-frame sensor, excellent image quality and a robust build, it's designed for the discerning photographer with very padded pockets....
No touchscreen, Terrible battery life, Very high price
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