Product Description

Features

• ZEISS® Tessar T 24mm lens with F4.0 aperture
• Anti-Distortion Shutter - 1/32000 super-high-speed shutter
• Up to 16fps continuous shooting without blackout
• Up to 960fps/1000fps super slow motion
• Various movie functions for pro-style quality - S-log2 gamma setting / 4K Clean HDMI output

This ultra-compact camera is a brilliant marriage of highly sophisticated imaging technology, including a 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor and wide-angle 24mm ZEISS lens, and a tough, rigid body that is waterproof down to 10m/33ft, shockproof when dropped up to 2.0m/6.5ft above ground, and crushproof under up to 200kgf/440lbf/2000N. High-speed continuous shooting, super slow motion and other features uniquely integrated in such smart form make for more creative production of images.

RX0 Inspiring infinite imagination

Capture more of your vision

With boundless capability contained within a strong, miniature body, the RX0 combines cutting-edge imaging performance and rugged, ready-for-anything design for more versatile operation all around, whether on its own or with multi-camera systems and accessories. With so much creative shooting freedom at your fingertips, your power to bring your visions to life is limitless.

Quality and compactness uncompromised

High technology for high-quality imaging inherited from the RX series is packed into the uniquely solid, rigid, compact body. Along with the Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ X™ image processor, this camera’s robust quality and unobtrusive, go-anywhere design assure that you’ll be ready to shoot with more creative freedom at every opportunity.

Superior integrity, handy features, compact form

The smooth extra super duralumin body is designed without protruding parts for distinctive quality, strength and sophistication. Although this high-rigidity camera is sufficiently compact to fit in a palm, it integrates such convenient features as LCD monitor and buttons with ease of use, durability and performance that you can rely on even under harsh shooting conditions.

ZEISS TessarT* 24mm2 F4.0 lens

Delivers high-resolution images with less peripheral image distortion, more intense contrast and sharpness.

The ZEISS Tessar T* 24mm14 F4 lens delivers high-resolution images with less image distortion in peripheral areas, despite its wide-angle lens design. This ZEISS lens intensifies recordings’ contrast and sharpness. Furthermore, you can capture improved images and suppress occurrence of ghost and flare by using an optional hood

15.3 MP (effective) 1.0-type Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor

The camera is ultra compact, but its large-size 1.0-type CMOS sensor allows it to capture light and detail with great efficiency.

1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip enables up to 960fps/1000fps16 super slow motion17 and up to 1/32000 super-high shutter speed for movement that, in real time, is beyond human perception. The extended circuit features ample signal processing capacity and high-speed signal readout.

BIONZX™ image processor

BIONZ X™ for superior detail and texture

Efficiently processes light to enable movies and stills to be recorded with more realistic details, richer tonal gradations and less noise.

The high-speed BIONZ X image processing engine from Sony is as important as the lens and image sensor, as it powers conversion of light captured by the sensor, so photos and movies can be recorded with more natural details, more realism, richer tonal gradations and lower noise.

Built-in LCD monitor

The 1.5-type LCD monitor built into the back is handy for monitoring and playing back the shot.

Advanced sensor extends expressive range

The image sensor’s innovations enable various kinds of expression that used to be supported only by pro-use gear.

High-speed readout

Stacked DRAM memory chip [1] structure allows for unconventionally fast readout that enables superb performance in many respects including super slow motion.

Robust, mobile design for extended shooting

Its rigid extra super duralumin body and ultra-compact dimensions make great shots easier to take all around. Yet, it can withstand much weight, impact, and water; and performs coolly and reliably during tough shoots.

10m/33ft waterproof

Waterproof down to 10m/33ft underwater depth without underwater housing.

2.0m/6.5ft shockproof

Shockproof to impact of drops to the ground from heights up to 2.0m/6.5ft.

200kgf/440lbf/2000N crushproof

The highly reliable, robust RX0 is crushproof under weights up to 200kgf/440lbf/2000N.

For shooting as far-reaching as your imagination

The camera is tough enough for you to shoot with confidence in a range of difficult environments. It is waterproof down to 10m/33ft under water, shock resistant to drops to the ground from heights up to 2.0m/6.5ft and crushproof under weight of up to 200kgf/440lbf/2000N.

Unique expressive features

Packing professional-class functions to capture captivating images, the strong, compact RX0 gives you the range and freedom to shoot for more inspiration.

Super slow motion

Up to 960fps/1000fps super slow motion

Shoot high-quality super slow motion movies at high frame rates up to 960fps/1000fps (40x normal frame rate).

Super slow motion at frame rate of up to 960/1000fps is available to capture split-seconds of action in movies. Slow motion shooting at 480/500fps and 240/250fps especially maintains fine images at nearly HD quality with the choice of Quality Priority mode. End trigger mode lets you capture the decisive moment in super slow motion starting from two or four seconds before the REC button is pressed.

Anti-distortion shutter of up to 1/32000 sec.

Up to 1/32000 sec. Anti-Distortion Shutter

Super-speedy shutter reduces distortion in shots of fast-moving subjects.

1. Conventional rolling shutter
2. RX0 anti-distortion shutter

Thanks to the Exmor RS sensor’s extremely fast readout, the Anti-Distortion Shutter that is capable of shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec. minimises image distortion caused by the rolling shutter phenomenon that can otherwise distort shots of swiftly moving subjects.

Fast continuous shooting

Shoot images at up to 16fps to capture moving subjects in clear detail.

Up to 16fps continuous shooting with reduced blackout

Despite its 15.3MP high pixel count, the super-high-speed image sensor boosts readout speed to the extent that the camera can achieve continuous shooting up to 16fps. This lets you capture moments of fleeting beauty or facial expressions.

Picture Profile/S-Log2

Picture Profile and S-Log2 gamma settings enable pro-style movie expression.

Adjust images with superior flexibility and precision

The S-Log2 is a proprietary gamma setting from Sony that is invaluable for professionals seeking post-production flexibility, and extends the dynamic range of recording to reduce occurrence of blown-out highlights and black crush. Picture Profile determines the character of movies by changing basic parameters like chromogenic effects and gradation adjustment.

4K Clean HDMI output

Uncompressed high-quality 4K data can be recorded on an external recorder.

Clean HDMI output for 4K movies

For production flexibility, you can use Clean HDMI output to record uncompressed video to an external recorder in your choice of formats and bitrates, including non-compressed 4K movie, and monitor the footage. Moreover, stunning high-precision 4K images with suppressed moiré and jaggies can be delivered via data readout without pixel binning or line skipping.

Super effects upon command

Miniature dimensions and all-around versatility maximise your freedom to take and use the RX0 effortlessly anywhere in creative ways - even with other RX0 cameras spread around to shoot from various perspectives. On its own or as part of a full-scale multi-camera system, the RX0 can extend imaginations and open eyes to unprecedented recording possibilities.

Infinite potential to shoot the ultimate vision

Multi-angle shooting made easy

Respective optical axes of multiple RX0 cameras used together can be properly aligned for flexible setups, thanks to the cameras’ minimal symmetric design.

For more flexible shooting systems

The compact, simple, protrusion-free, rectangular body is advantageous in combination with optional accessories. Also, Upside-down Flip Capture flips the image the right way around when the camera has to be mounted upside down according to certain setting requirements.

Multi-cam precision via IP connection

Wired multi-camera control with optional Camera Control Box CCB-WD1

Greatly enhance flexibility and accuracy of multi-cam shooting with wired LAN connection. This lets you smoothly control remote cameras, accurately synchronise multiple cameras, and easily transfer files immediately after shooting.

Wired multi-camera control with optional Camera Control Box CCB-WD1

Greatly enhance flexibility and accuracy of multi-cam shooting with wired LAN connection. Harness the optional Camera Control Box (CCB-WD1) to unleash unlimited shooting possibilities of RX0. Combine Box units to simultaneously control up to 100 RX0 cameras, turn power on/off, adjust settings, and capture photos or videos, using a web browser on your PC. This also lets you accurately synchronise connected cameras, and easily transfer files after shooting.

Wireless multi-control function

Freer camera placement, wirelessly

A smartphone or tablet with PlayMemories Mobile installed can control multiple RX0 cameras.

Remote control via smartphones and tablets

Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, multiple RX0 cameras can be remotely controlled using a smartphone or tablet. Simply download free PlayMemories Mobile app to your mobile device for remote control of camera shutter release, movie recording start/stop, and instant receiving of captured footage. Also, Bluetooth is available and allows simultaneous remote power on/off operation.

Various accessories for diverse use

The RX0 is minimal in physical dimensions and design, yet tremendously ingenious and versatile in every sense. The more accessories and other cameras you use it with, the more you can appreciate how thoughtfully every aspect of such a multi-camera system is integrated to accommodate a range of shooting needs and creative ambitions.

New Imaging Edge software suite from Sony

Imaging Edge software suite can maximise image quality, improve production efficiency. “Remote” to remotely control shooting; “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos; and “Viewer” to view, rate and select photos.

Imaging Edge app suite can maximise image quality, improve production efficiency and help you finely adjust RAW-based images. Use its “Remote” to remotely control shooting; “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos; and “Viewer” to view, rate and select photos from a list of shots.

Capture One for Sony

Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning editing software that provides RAW development, easy management and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

Custom key creative convenience

You can program preferred frequently used functions on your choice of buttons to best adapt the camera to your shooting style. You’ll gain prompt, handy fingertip access to your selection of such settings, for faster, more intuitive camera operation.

Shoot virtually anywhere with wide ISO sensitivity

Sensitivity extends up to ISO 12800, for crisper images in extremely low light. Let Auto ISO mode determine the most appropriate setting automatically, or manually expand sensitivity as low as ISO 80. The camera also allows you to set up lower limit shutter speed at time of Auto ISO setting.

MF Assist and Peaking functions refine focus

To help you fine-tune focus, Manual Focus (MF) Assist magnifies the area you are focusing on to enable more precise adjustment, while Peaking highlights the sharpest or most in-focus area with your choice of colour to help determine whether further focusing adjustment is required.

Supports Remote Camera Control

When the camera is connected to a computer, you can use Remote Camera Control to take pictures or change settings on the camera from the computer connected via USB port. All you need to do is to download the Remote Camera Control application of a version that supports your PC.

Choose pro-quality XAVC S or AVCHD movie recording

Low-compression XAVC S format is excellent, especially among serious videographers, for expression of high-quality movies with minimal noise, even in scenes full of movement. The camera also features AVCHD format for easy editing and sharing.

Preset Focus for simpler movie shooting

For movie shooting, you can choose MF (manual focus) or PF (preset focus) mode. If you select PF mode, the RX0 automatically focuses on a subject in the range farther than approx. 1m. Also, while the RX0 is in PF mode, if you activate “NEAR” focusing range, the camera automatically focuses on a nearby subject (within approx. 1m range).

Auto Power OFF Temperature can extend movie shooting duration

You can choose an internal temperature level at which the camera automatically powers off. For example, movie shots tend to run longer when a tripod is used, so by setting Auto Power OFF Temperature to “High”, movies can be shot for extended durations.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

What's In The Box

• Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BJ1
• AC AdaptorAC-UUD12
• Micro USB cable
• Wrist Strap
• Memory card protector
• Instruction Manual

Product Specification

Sensor
Sensor Type	1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
Number of Pixels (Effective)	15.3MP
Number of Pixels (total)	Approx. 21.0 Megapixels
Lens
Lens type	ZEISS Tessar T* Lens, 6 elements in 6 groups (6 aspheric elements)
F-number (Maximum Aperture)	F4.0 (Fixed)
Focal length	f=7.7mm; Still Image3:2 f=24mm; Still Image4:3 f=26mm; Still Image16:9 f=25.2mm; Still Image1:1 f=30.7mm
Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens)	Approx. 50cm (1.7 ft.) to Infinity
Screen
Screen Type	3.8cm(1.5type)(4:3) / 230,400 dots / Clear Photo / TFT LCD
Brightness Control	Manual(5 steps) / Sunny Weather
MS Assist Magnification	8.6x
Camera
Image Processing Engine	Yes (BIONZ X™)
Focus Mode	Single-shot AF; Preset Focus; Manual Focus
Focus Area	Wide (25 points(contrast-detection AF)); Center; Flexible Spot (S/M/L); Expanded Flexible Spot
Light Metering Mode	Multi Pattern; Center Weighted; Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)	Auto(ISO125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/256002
ISO Sensitivity (Movie)	Auto:(ISO125Level-ISO12800Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800
Minimum Illumination (Movie)	Auto:6lux(Shutter Speed 1/30")
White Balance Modes	Auto; Daylight; Shade; Cloudy; Incandescent; Fluor.: Warm White; Fluor.: Cool White; Fluor.: Day White; Fluor.: Daylight; Underwater Auto; C.Temp./Filter; Custom
WB Micro Adjustment	YesG7 to M7,57-stepA7 to B7,29-step
Electronic Shutter	iAuto(1/4" - 1/32000) / Program Auto(1/4" - 1/32000) / Manual(1/4" - 1/32000)
Aperture	F4.0
Image Control	Contrast; Saturation; Sharpness; Creative Style; Color Space(sRGB / Adobe RGB); Quality(RAW / RAW&JPEG / Extra fine / Fine / Standard)
Noise Reduction	high ISO NR:Normal/Low/Off; Multi Frame NR: Auto, ISO200-25600
Dynamic Range Functions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step))
Shooting Mode	Program Auto; Manual Exposure; MR(Memory Recall) [body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets]; Movie Mode(Intelligent Auto); Movie Mode(Program Auto); Movie Mode(Manual Exposure); HFR Mode(Program Auto, Manual Exposure); Intelligent Auto; Superior Auto
Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels)	Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: approx. 16 fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 5.5 fps
Self-Timer	10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable / Bracketing shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable
Drive Modes	Single; Continuous shooting; Speed priority continuous shooting; Self-timer; Self-timer(cont.); Cont.-bracketing; Single-bracketing; White balance bracketing; DRO bracketing
Picture Effect	Still Image:Pop Color; Posterization; Retro Photo; Soft High-key; Partial Color; High Contrast Mono.; Soft Focus; HDR Painting; Richtone Monochrome; Miniature; Watercolor; Illustration; Movie:Pop Color; Posterization; Retro Photo; Soft High-key; Partial Color; High Contrast Mono.
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box
Picture Profile	Off/PP1-PP7(Black Level, Gamma(Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset)
Focus Type	Contrast-detection AF
Number of Recognised Scenes	Still Image:Superior Auto: 10 / iAuto: 10; 10
Recording
Compatible Recording Media	Memory Stick Micro; Memory Stick Micro (Mark2); microSD Memory Card; microSDHC Memory Card; microSDXC Memory Card
Recording Format	Still Image:JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format); XAVC S; AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible; MP4
Recording Format (Movie Audio)	XAVC S:LPCM 2ch; AVCHD:Dolby Digital(AC-3) 2ch(Dolby Digital Stereo Creator); MP4:MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Colour Space (Still)	sRGB, Adobe RGB
DCF/DPOF	DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size)	Still Image:3:2mode:15M(4,800 x 3,200) / 7.7M(3,408 x 2,272) / 3.8M(2,400 x 1,600)、4:3mode:14M(4,272 x 3,200) / 6.9M(3,024 x 2,272) / 3.4M(2,128 x 1,600) / VGA,16:9mode:13M(4,800 x 2,704) / 6.5M(3,408 x 1,920) / 3.2M(2,400 x 1,352),1:1mode:10M(3,200 x 3,200) / 5.2M(2,272 x 2,272) / 2.6M(1,600 x 1,600)
Movie Recording Mode (NTSC)	NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/24p) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/24p), XAVC S HD:60p 50M(1,920x1,080/60p) / 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/30p) / 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/24p) / 120p 50M(1,280x720/120p), MP4: 28M(1,920x1,080/60p) / 16M(1,920x1,080/30p) / 6M(1,280x720/30p)
Movie Recording Mode (PAL)	NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode AVCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/50p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/50i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/50i) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/25p) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/25p), XAVC S HD:50p 50M(1,920x1,080/50p) / 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/25p) / 100p 50M(1,280x720/100p) , MP4: 28M(1,920x1,080/50p) / 16M(1,920x1,080/25p) / 6M(1,280x720/25p)
HFR	RecordingNTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode XAVC S HD:50p 50M(1,920x1,080/250fps), 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/500fps), 50p 50M(1,920x1,080/1000fps) / 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/250fps), 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/500fps), 25p 50M(1,920x1,080/1000fps), NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD:60p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps)、60p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps)、60p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) / 30p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps)、30p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps)、30p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps) / 24p 50M(1,920x1,080/240fps)、24p 50M(1,920x1,080/480fps)、24p 50M(1,920x1,080/960fps)Sensor Readout Number of effective pixelsQuality Priority:240fps/250fps(1,676x942),480fps/500fps(1,676x566),960fps/1000fps(1,136x384)/Shoot Time Priority:240fps/250fps(1,676x566),480fps/500fps(1,136x384),960fps/1000fps(800x270)
Interface
Input and Output Terminals	Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Microphone jack (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
WI-FI	Yes (IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band))
Bluetooth	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band))
Power
Power source	DC3.7V(supplied battery) / DC5.0V(supplied AC Adaptor)
Battery System	Rechargeable battery pack NP-BJ1
Power Consumption (Camera Mode)	Approx. 1.3W
USB Charge/USB Power Supply	Yes (Shooting, Playback)
Battery Life(Still Images)	Approx. 240shots / Approx. 120min
Battery Life(Movies actual shooting)	Approx. 35min
Battery Life (Movies continuous shooting)	Approx. 60min
Others
Shooting Functions	Eye AF; Face Detection; Face Registration; Grid Line; WB Bracket; DRO Bracketing; MF Assist; Peaking; Zebra; Marker Display; Audio Level Display; TC/UB; Photographer Name & Copyright; ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed; PC Remote Controll; Gamma Disp. Assist; Flip
Playback Functions	BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI); 9/25-frame index view; Slide Show; Forward/Rewind (Movie); Delete; Protect
Triluminos Color	Yes
4K image output	Yes
Operating Temperature	0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F.
Waterproof	Yes (IPX8 equivalent)
Shockproof	Yes (2.0m/6.5ft MIL-STD810G C1 Method516.7-Shock)
Crushproof	Yes (200kgf/2000N/440lbf)
Print	Exif Print; PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	59.0 x 40.5 x 29.8 mm (2 3/8 in. x 1 5/8 in. x 1 3/16 in.)
Weight	Approx. 110g (3.9oz. )(Battery and microSD Memory Card are included) / Approx. 95g (3.4oz.) (Body Only)