Sony Cyber-shot Point and Shoot Style Camera Guide

In this Sony CyberShot Camera Guide I will give you all the information and links you need for the current and recently discontinued models including the: Sony RX1R II, RX1R, RX1, RX10 IV, RX10 III, RX10 II, RX10, RX100 VII, RX100 VI, RX100 VA, RX100 IV, RX100 III, RX100 II, RX100, HX400v, HX99v, HX80, etc…

Full Frame Point and Shoot Cameras

Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II

Key Features:

42MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
Variable Optical Low-Pass Filter
Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 Lens
Full HD 1080p60 Video & XAVC S Format
399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst
0.39″ 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
3.0″ 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
ISO 102400 & Uncompressed 14-Bit RAW
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
Lens Filter Thread = 49mm
Weight = 1.11 lb / 507 g with battery and card
Retail Price = ~$3298 US
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My Sony RX1R II Review >>

Discontinued RX1’s

Sony Cyber-shot RX1R
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Sony Cyber-shot RX1
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  - My Sony RX1 Review >>

1″ Sensor Point and Shoot Cameras

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV

Key Features:

20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/2.4-4 Zoom Lens
24-600mm (35mm Equivalent) = 8.8mm – 220mm
Improved Optical Steadyshot
2.36m-Dot OLED Tru-Finder EVF
3.0″ 1.44m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
UHD 4K30 Video, Full HD 1080p at 960 fps
~Double Slow-Mo Record Time
Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Points
ISO 12800 and 24 fps Continuous Shooting
1/32000sec max shutter
Lens Filter Thread = 72mm
Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Weight = 2.41 lb / 1095 g w/ battery and memory card
Price = $1698 US
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RX10 IV Reviews and Other Related Articles:

Discontinued RX10’s

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III

Key Features:

20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/2.4-4 Zoom Lens
24-600mm (35mm Equivalent)
2.36m-Dot OLED Tru-Finder EVF
3.0″ 1.228m-Dot Tilting Xtra Fine LCD
UHD 4K30 Video, Full HD 1080p at 960 fps
Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
ISO 12800 and 14 fps Continuous Shooting
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Lens Filter Thread = 72mm
Weight = 2.41 lb / 1095 g with battery and memory card
Price = $1598 US
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My Sony RX10 III Review >>

More older Discontinued Models….

Sony RX10 II – My Review >>
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Sony ZV-1 Mark II- Vlogging Camera

Key Features:

For Vloggers and Content Creators
20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
Wide-Angle 18-50mm-Equiv. f/1.8-4 Lens
UHD 4K30p Video w/ HLG & S-Log3/2 Gammas
3″ Side Flip-Out Touchscreen LCD
Intuitive Touch Focus & Exposure Control
Real-Time Tracking & Eye AF
Bokeh Switch & Face Priority AE
Cinematic Vlog Setting, S&Q Shoot Mode
Product Showcase Setting
Weight = 9.4 oz / 266 g (Body Only)
Retail Price = $800 US
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My Sony ZV-1 Mark II Review >>
ZV-1 Mark II Quick Start Guide >>
ZV-1 Mark II Beginners Guide >>
ZV-1 Mark II Streaming and Web Cam Tutorial >>

Sony ZV-1 – Vlogging Camera

The Sony ZV-1 is a vlogging focused design camera based off the RX100 series cameras and goes for $750 US. It features the same high quality 1″ sensor as the RX100 VII, a high quality built in microphone, and a fast 24-70 f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss lens like the one found on the RX100 VA. The ZV-1 also features a 180 degree flipping touchscreen that comes out to the side, so the hot shoe on top can be used without blocking the screen. The ZV-1 has no optical viewfinder and has a plastic camera body making it much more affordable than the RX100 VII.

Retail Price = $748 US @ https://geni.us/PMwAyR

Sony RX100 VII – Pro Grade Ultra Compact

The Sony RX100 VII is going for $1198 US and features a newly developed 1″ stacked Exmor RS sensor that packs a DRAM chip and the latest BIONZ X image processor which enables it to shoot 20fps black-out free! For crazy accurate autofocus the new Sensor has 357-point focal-plane phase-detection AF + 425-point contrast-detection AF with world’s fastest 0.02 sec focus acquisition speeds. Other features the Sony RX100 VII is packing is the new Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF for Humans and animals, just like the New Sony A7R IV and A6400 which I just reviewed Here >> In addition the RX100 VII is offering a new Single Burst Drive mode at up to 90fps!! On the video side of things, the Sony RX100 VI is offering 4K HDR (HLG) with the same real time tracking technology for photos, 4K Active Steadyshot, and a new built in Microphone Jack!

Sony RX100 VI – Key Features:

20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor w/ DRAM chip
BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* f/2.8-4.5 Lens
24-200mm (35mm Equivalent)
Fast Hybrid AF System with 357 Points
Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF for Humans and Animals
20fps black-out free (Sony A9 Technology)
Single Burst Drive mode at up to 90fps
UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
4k Active Steadyshot
4k video limited to 5 minute clips
4k Video clips at new High Temp Mode can record much longer
No Built in ND Filter
Microphone Jack
Interval Shooting – Time-Lapse
HFR Mode for Full HD Video up to 960 fps
0.39″ 2.36m-Dot OLED Pop-Up EVF
3.0″ 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen
ISO 12800 and 24 fps Continuous Shooting
Minimum Focus Distance = 3.15″ / 8 cm
Battery = NP-BX1, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh
Weight = 10.62 oz / 301 g (Body with Battery and Memory)
Retail Price = $1298 US
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My RX100 VII Review >>

Sony RX100 VI

The Sony RX100 VI offers a NEW 24-200mm effective optical range while maintaining almost the same ultra compact camera body size. The Sony RX100 VI also offers a new sensor which has 315 hybrid AF points making it way better for action photography subject tracking in video mode. The camera also features a new refined pop-up viewfinder that is easier to utilize and less cumbersome. In addition the RX100 VI also has more downward articulation and a touchscreen!

Sony RX100 VI – Key Features:

20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* f/2.8-4.5 Lens
24-200mm (35mm Equivalent)
UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
HFR Mode for Full HD Video up to 960 fps
4k video limited to 5 minute clips
0.39″ 2.36m-Dot OLED Pop-Up EVF
3.0″ 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen
Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Points
ISO 12800 and 24 fps Continuous Shooting
Weight = 10.62 oz / 301 g with battery and memory card
Retail Price = $1198 US
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My Sony RX100 VI Review >>

Sony RX100 VA

When compared to the older Sony RX100 IV which I reviewed here, Sony stuffed the New RX100 VA with much more power in the processing department via the Front End LSI. They also added a new sensor which incorporates a Hybrid AF System with 315 Phase detection points, High Frame Rate mode (Slow Motion Video) is now available in full HD all the way up to 960 frames per second, and the max frames per second with photography shooting is now 24fps!

Sony RX100 VA – Key Features:

20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Points
super-fast 0.05-second AF speed
HFR Mode for Full HD Video up to 960 fps
0.39″ 2.36m-Dot OLED Pop-Up EVF
3.0″ 1.23m-Dot 180° Tilting LCD
ISO 12800 and 24 fps Continuous Shooting
Built-In ND Filter
Weight = 10.55 oz / 299 g with battery and memory card
Ultra Compact Pocket Size Camera
Retail Price = $998 US
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My Sony RX100 VA Review >>

Sony RX100 IV

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Digital Camera is a versatile and advanced point-and-shoot featuring a large 20.1-megapixel 1″ Exmor RS CMOS sensor to produce high-resolution still imagery and 4K video. This sensor’s construction utilizes a stacked backside-illuminated design to improve clarity and image quality when working in dimly-lit conditions as well as to increase its sensitivity to a native ISO 12,800. By completely placing the camera’s photodiodes over the sensor’s processing structure, the light-gathering ability of the Exmor RS CMOS sensor is further improved over previous backside-illuminated devices and faster image processing capabilities are added as well. 16 fps of continuous shooting is made possible as well as UHD 4K movie recording with the option of Super Slow Motion frame rates of up to 960 fps. Also benefiting the performance of this sensor is the BIONZ X image processor, which helps to produce images with smooth quality and tonal gradations.

NEW 20.1 MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
EFL: 8.8-25.7mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-70mm)
Minimum Focus Distance: Wide: 1.97″ (5 cm) – Infinity, Telephoto: 11.81″ (30 cm) – Infinity
Super Speed anti-distortion Shutter 1/32000 sec
Built in 3-stop ND Filter
2359k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF vs 1440k-Dot on RX100 III
3.0″ 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD
Slow Motion Video up to 960 fps
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
ISO 12800 and 16 fps Continuous Shooting vs 10fps on RX100 III
Weight = 10.51 oz / 298 g with battery and memory card
Retail Price = $948 US
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My Sony RX100 IV Review >>

Sony RX100 III

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Digital Camera is a versatile and advanced point-and-shoot featuring a large 20.1 megapixel 1″ Exmor R CMOS sensor to produce high-resolution still imagery and full HD video. This sensor’s design utilizes backside-illuminated technology to improve clarity and image quality when working in dimly-lit conditions as well as increase the sensitivity to a native ISO 12800. Benefitting the performance of this sensor is the BIONZ X image processor, which helps to produce images with smooth quality and tonal gradations as well as provide expedited performance throughout all aspects of the camera, including a continuous shooting rate of 10 fps in Speed Priority mode, shutter release lag of 0.008 sec., and XAVC S movie recording at 50 Mbps.

Sony RX100 III – Key Features:

20.1MP 1″ Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
1440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF
3.0″ 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD
Full HD Video in XAVC S, Clean HDMI Out
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
ISO 12800 and 10 fps Continuous Shooting
Manual Control Ring & Built-In ND Filter
Price = $748 US
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My Sony RX100 III Review >>

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100M2 Digital Camera

Sony announced a new updated version of the RX100 called the RX100 II. Featuring an updated Exmor sensor for better low light performance, an articulating rear lcd screen, and standard hot-shoe, the RX100MII is certainly worth consideration if your need more power and flexibility!

Sony RX100 II Key features:

20.2 MP Exmor 1″ CMOS sensor – extreme low-light shots
Bright F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens w/3.6x zoom
Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi® or NFC
Up to ISO 12800 sensitivity w/ advanced noise reduction
Focus as fast as 0.13 seconds with high speed AF
P/A/S/M operating modes with smooth precise control ring
Record your photos as JPEG files, RAW files, or both
Multi-interface Smart Accessory Shoe for system accessories
Full HD 1080/60p video w/manual control and dual record
Large tiltable 3″ display w/ bright whites & true blacks
Retail Price = $748 US
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My Sony RX100 II Review >>

Sony RX100

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is the best ultra compact point and shoot I ever personally used!! The image quality is phenomenal and with the Carl Zeiss designed Zoom Lens the photos are extremely sharp.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 Highlights

20.2MP 1″ Exmor CMOS Low-Light Sensor
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens
Xtra Fine 3″ LCD Display with WhiteMagic
Optical 3.6x Zoom & Digital 7.2x Zoom
Optical & Electronic Image Stabilization
Full HD 1080/60p Video Capture
Ultra-Fast 0.13 Sec High-Speed AF
Face Detection & 10 fps Burst Mode
Record Stills Using JPEG, RAW, or Both
Aluminum Body with Built-In Pop Up Flash
Price = $648 US
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My Sony RX100 Review >>

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

Key Features:

18.2MP BSI Exmor R CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar 30x Optical Zoom Lens
24-720mm (35mm Equivalent)
638.4k-Dot Pop-Up OLED Tru-Finder EVF
3.0″ 921k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
UHD 4K30p Video with Full Pixel Readout
ISO 80-12800 and up to 10-fps Shooting
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth
Retail Price: $475 US
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My HX99 Review >>
Sony HX99 Beginners Guide >>
Sony HX99 Pro Tips >>

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Digital Camera is a high-zoom camera that offers ease of use akin to a point-and-shot, but with the design and control of a DSLR. It features a 20.4MP 1/2.3″ Exmor R CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X Image Processor for notable low light performance, as well as a 50x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens with a 100x Clear Image Zoom. A 4.3-215mm focal length with a 35mm equivalent of 24-1200mm allows this lens significant wide-angle and considerable telephoto shooting abilities. It also features a wide 2.8 aperture, which is especially useful in low-light as it allows for brighter images.

HX400V Key Features:

20.4MP 1/2.3″ Exmor R CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor
50x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens
24-1200mm Equiv. Focal Length
3″ Tilting Xtra Fine 921k-Dot LCD & Viewfinder
Full HD 1080/60p/24p AVCHD Video
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
10fps Continuous Shooting & Lock-On AF
Intelligent Sweep Panorama 360˚
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity, GPS & NFC
Minimum focus distance @ 0.03′ to Infinity / 0.91 cm to Infinity (Wide)
Minimum focus distance @ 7.87′ to Infinity / 239.88 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
Filter Thread = 55mm
Weight = 23.28 oz / 659.99 g
Retail Price = $448 US
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Sony HX400V Reviews >>

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Digital Camera is an ultra-zoom camera that offers the ease of use akin to a point-and-shoot, but the look and feel of a DSLR. It features a 20.1MP 1/2.3″ Super HAD CCD Sensor with a BIONZ R Image Processor for beautifully detailed images, and a powerful 63x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24.5-1550mm. A bright 3″ Clear Photo 460k-dot LCD and the eye-level viewfinder provide you with two options for composing and viewing your images.

Capture 720p HD video at 30fps and use the optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization to compensate for camera shake in order to help eliminate blur, especially while you are walking. This is especially useful in low light and when using the longer focal lengths. For shooting at a wider angle, try the 360? Sweep Panorama, which allows you to press the shutter button and sweep your camera around to gather in your entire landscape by taking many high-resolution images and automatically compositing them into one photograph.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

See details you never knew existed with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 astoundingly clear 50x zoom, making close-ups more interesting. Imagine tight shots of the lead singer in concert, or the expression on your favorite athlete’s face at the game. Best of all, the action stays clear and stable even when you’re fully zoomed. Explore the creative freedom of manual controls plus DSLR-style design that fits comfortably in your hand. Pull any scene closer with the 50x optical zoom. Lock on to your subject with fast autofocus. Give your photos a professional finish, even when the lights are low.

My Review of the HX300 Click Here >>
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Price: ~$498 US
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

The black Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 Digital Camera is a point-and-shoot camera featuring a 20.1 MP 1/2.3″ Super HAD CCD image sensor for producing high resolution still imagery and HD 720p video. This sensor is benefited by the inclusion of a long-reaching 35x optical zoom lens, giving a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 25-875mm. For shooting in low-light conditions and when working at greater zoom magnifications, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization is available to counter the effects of camera shake.

For monitoring and playback of images, as well as navigating the menu system, a 3.0″ 461k-dot Clear Photo LCD is available and offers five brightness steps to aid in viewing in bright conditions. There are also a host of camera effects to further refine the appearance of your imagery including Picture Effects, Beauty Effects, Face Detection, 360° Sweep Panorama, and iAuto mode. Additionally, the H300 is powered by 4 AA batteries.

Sony DSC-H300 for $178
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

The Sony DSC-HX200V Digital Camera (black) puts 18.2MP, 1080/60p video capture and the grip and styling of a DSLR in the palm of your hand. Designed for the more active shooter with a need for a better grip than that of a traditional point-and-shoot, the HX200V goes the distance. It works hard to provide you with great looking images and the extensive functionality to achieve them.

The 18.2MP images just don’t happen. An entire system has to come together to make it possible. The HX200V provides you with the tools needed, including Active 3-Way Optical Image Stabilization, a 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD TruBlack display and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 30x optical zoom lens. The lens also utilizes a 60x Clear Image Zoom.

A number of auto modes come into play when shooting the HX200V as well. From GPS and Compass functionality for geo-tagging to iSCN for automatically adjusted camera settings, Sony gave the HX200V a host of features that take the guesswork out of shooting. Other highlights include 10 fps burst shooting, Background Defocus and Anti-blink. And of course, no matter what you’re shooting, the camera accepts Sony’s Memory Stick Duo media as well as SD/SDHC and SDXC memory cards.

Sony DSC-HX200v Retail Price: ~$478 US
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Digital Camera (Black) is an 18.2 MP ultra-high definition camera that also features 1080/60p HD video capture and numerous other highlights. Designed with more than just snapshots in mind, the HX30V will no doubt take a great snap, but it can do more than that. Every aspect of the camera has been planned out to help you make great-looking memories.

From the 20x optical zoom Sony G lens to the 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD TruBlack display, the HX30V has your back. Auto functions like High Speed AF ensure that you can make stellar images no matter what the situation. Other useful tools include Active 3-Way Optical Image Stabilization, iSCN – which detects 33 scenes and adjusts the camera accordingly – and Natural Flash, among many others.

The DSC-HX30V also boasts wireless battery charging with the included dock and Wi-Fi sharing. It also includes GPS and Compass functionality for everything from geo-tagging to storage by location shot. No matter what you choose to record, however, all files can be stored to Memory Stick Duo media and SD/SDHC and SDXC memory cards.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30v Price: ~$398 US
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