--- product_id: 1169017 title: "Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black)" brand: "sony" price: "2387 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1169017-sony-dscrx10-cybershot-20-2-mp-digital-still-camera-3 store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Ultra-fast BIONZ X AF engine 20.2MP 1" Exmor R sensor Bright F2.8 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black) **Brand:** sony **Price:** 2387 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ“· Elevate your storytelling with pro-level zoom and clarity β€” be the eye behind the lens everyone envies! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black) by sony - **How much does it cost?** 2387 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1169017-sony-dscrx10-cybershot-20-2-mp-digital-still-camera-3) ## Best For - sony enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sony brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Pro-grade 1" Sensor:** Capture stunning low-light shots with 20.2MP clarity that rivals DSLRs. - β€’ **Lightning-fast Autofocus:** Never miss a shot with Sony’s advanced BIONZ X processing delivering ultra-responsive AF. - β€’ **Immersive EVF & Tilting LCD:** Frame your shots perfectly with a high-res electronic viewfinder and flexible 3-inch tilting screen. - β€’ **Versatile 24-200mm F2.8 Lens:** Seamlessly zoom from wide-angle to telephoto with a bright, sharp Zeiss lens for every moment. - β€’ **Weather-Resistant Durability:** Shoot confidently in challenging environments with dust and moisture-resistant design. ## Overview The Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot is a powerhouse bridge camera featuring a 1-inch 20.2MP Exmor R sensor paired with a bright F2.8 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm lens. Its ultra-fast BIONZ X autofocus engine ensures sharp images even in low light, while the weather-resistant body and ergonomic design make it ideal for professionals on the move. With a high-resolution 3-inch tilting LCD and an advanced electronic viewfinder, it offers versatile shooting angles and precise framing. Perfect for millennials seeking DSLR-quality results without the bulk, this camera balances portability, performance, and style. ## Description The perfect balance of mobility and quality. Review: RX10 is even better with firmware update! Can now shoot 120p/50m bitrate XAVC-S codec. - I saw the price drop on used/desertcart Warehousedeals so I jumped on the opportunity to own this camera and bought it for under $800. My expectations were not very high since this thing only has a 1inch sensor but the first few test shots simply amazed me. I took some test shots raw + jpg and compared it to my a6000 shots and they are pretty darn good for a small sensor. That zeiss lens is already sharp at F2.8 which puts my 16mm F2.8 pancake lens to shame. Focus distance is excellent @16mm focal length. In good lighting this lens can produce nice results almost comparable to my 18-105mm F4 G Lens on the a6000. I haven't tested it yet in low light situations but I would imagine this thing will struggle a bit compared to the APS-C cameras. But I bought this for my personal vacation or all-in-one camera when I don't feel like or need to be bringing $2700+ worth of gear with me. Who is this lens for? For people who want to upgrade from a small point & shoot or cell phone photography but don't want a DSLR and worry about buying many lens. For people that might end up with an entry level Canon, Nikon, Sony etc and never take the kit lens off their camera, I would just go for the Sony RX10. You're getting better picture quality + features + a weather sealed camera...more bang for the buck then lets say a Canon Rebel with an 18-135 lens or equivelent. I'm really having fun with this camera! UPDATE: 9/1/2014 Still love using this camera after almost two months of use. I'm a still photographer but I started getting back into video production again after using this camera. I'm very impressed with the sharpness and detail you can get from the 1 inch sensor + zeiss lens combo. I just updated to Sony's firmware version 2.0 and video just got even better. The RX10 can now shoot in the new XAVC S codec which adds more shooting options; 60p, 30p 24p and 120p all at 50M bit rate...amazing! But be sure you have a SDXC memory card because you won't be able to use the XAVC S setting if you it's anything other than a SDXC card. Here's a budget SD card by PNY that I haven't had any problems with... http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B00BIK04ZM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also bought the Sony remote http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B00BIK04ZM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to add with my excellent lightweight but stable tripod by Manfrotto http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B004MKNJAC/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 combined with excellent fluid head http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B001EXVQJQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ...for my "grab-and-go" video equipment. Oh, also, the stereo mics are excellent on the RX10 but outdoors with wind, I have the Sony Microphones ... CM-XYST1M http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B00BJSYV4S/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sony ECMALST1 (with Sony ADPMAA adapter) http://www.desertcart.com/Sony-ECMALST1-Compact-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B00440D7S4/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1409591061&sr=1-6&keywords=sony+microphone ...and they work great. VIDEO SHOOTING TIME: This camera follows the shooting times of most DSLR still photo/video combos. I was doing some long video shoots recently and as I expected, the camera will stop recording at around 29 minutes 59 seconds or close to 30 minutes... (Not sure yet if using new codec, I was shooting AVCHD at the time) These new cameras are capable of shooting longer without overheating but I guess due to rules, regulations...standards...you know, all that BS out there...DSLR like cameras aren't allowed to record longer then 29min59seconds otherwise it would be classified as a camcorder or video camera... I read that online somewhere but can't remember the link. Anyways, the RX10 can handle video longer than my Sony a6000. My a6000 will flash the temperature "overheat" warning symbol at me at (I estimate) just a bit over 20 minutes whereas the RX10, after it cuts out before 30minutes, I can just hit record again right way to continue. Oh, by the way, for longer video shooting, I haven't been using batteries, I've been using the Sony ACPW20 AC Adaptor http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B003OBUJD0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's a bit pricey but worth every penny if you shoot long video shoots. For flash photography, I bought the Sony HVLF43M http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B00DQI00EY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it's a bit bulky but it's an excellent pairing with the RX10. Great performance from this flash, it hasn't overheated on me yet but then again I don't rapid fire shoot with flash photography. But I like the TTL results that I'm getting from my shots otherwise I have no problems with the menu system when I want to shoot manual. LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: My a6000 with 18-105mm F4 combo will get cleaner, high ISO results but marginally BUT that Zeiss T* coated lens on the RX10 seems to be a bit sharper than that SONY "G" lens. I wouldn't recommend it but you can get useable results even at the RX10's max ISO 12800. That BIONZ-X processor is amazing, I can see better details from the RX10 vs. my previous camera, the a99 + Minolta 28-135 F4.5 combo ...in low-light situations. Sony RX10 vs Panasonic fz1000: I have a Sony a6000 and a5000 which all use the same battery as the Sony RX10...I love the fact that I can bring one Sony BC-TRW W Series Battery Charger http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B00FSB749Q/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ...and I have plenty of spare batteries plus I can use my Sony TTL Flash with two of my cameras and that power adapter works with all the cameras as well. Let's say, if the RX10 used a different battery, I really think I would have considered leaning towards the Panasonic FZ1000. But then, there's the feature strengths and differences of each... the RX10 has a constant F2.8 throughout the entire zoom, the FZ1000 can shoot 4k video (though, lower quality than the GH4!) and has a great 400mm reach on the far end zoom. RX10 has better build quality, FZ1000 is plastic and larger but image results are the same if not as good as the RX10. Well, if one of those features stands out for you above the rest, go for that camera. Both are very good. I'm happy with my choice and no regrets especially the RX10 firmware update enabling the new codec..50m video bitrate ...the ability to shoot 120p...WOW! Review: Better than most, and almost there. - Better than the RX100 for the lens, and dials, but that's it. Pros: 1. Relatively simple to use, and feels more like a camera than my RX100 (albeit 5x the size). 2. Construction seems well done, but still slightly plasticy feeling. 3. Faster aperture over most of the zoom range. 4. Sharp lens, better than the RX100 on the longer end of things (>70mm eq.) 5. Tiling screen is nice to have, but could have been touch capable at this price. 6. Real lens hood and cap (familiar and perhaps preferred, to those used to slr types of camera). 7. Great EVF. Really, this one is as good as, or better than the EM-5 IMO. 8. Shutter button feel is great. 9. Aperture ring the hails to a time when we used such things. Nice touch. 10. Detents available on the aperture ring (but more on this later). 11. Smooth and relatively even zoom, although slow (more on this later). 12. Well balanced in your hand(s), even with the zoom fully extended. 13. UI is pretty simple to navigate, and to find what you expected/needed to find. 14. Weather sealing is a nice feature, but I don't anticipate shooting in a down pour very much. 15. When sounds are disabled, the shutter is virtually silent. Great work Sony. Cons: 1. Squeaky tilt screen (yeah, it squeaks when moving into the down low shooting position). 2. Sloooooo....oooow zoom. Too slow IMO. The linkage/communication should be more direct between the ring and the movement of the lens. 3. The aperture ring, while an excellent idea, only has the knurled portions in two areas of the ring. This makes it so that I constantly turn the switch that controls the detent function, into the off position. When you grab it where the knurled areas are not, you simply cannot turn it very well as your fingers impact the fingers that hold the grip. Poor design there. 4. Write times are decent, but you hit the buffer and it gets very slow. It clears reasonably quickly tho, so not too bad. 5. No AF-on style button, or function. Major oversight. 6. Bug in the software: This means that if you accidentally plug the camera in to your computer (while the computer is in sleep mode) to charge your battery,and the camera's power switch is in the on position, it will disable your camera's ability to connect to your computer. You then have to use a card reader. Silly bug, and it needs a fix. 7. Average responsiveness in the AF dept., although it does hit the target most of the time. This is actually unacceptably slow for me after trying for two days. 8. Battery life: Real world use is not what they claim. If you plan to use the camera to frame your image, or review many of your images, be prepared for something like 200 shots or so. Not terrible, but not great either. (Caveat: I am using the EVF mostly). Overall then, this is a solid bit of kit, but not the one I had hoped for when placing the order. It lacks some of what I expected it to accomplish easily. What I feel are missing: The refined movements/operation of a high end camera, and the AF performance anticipated by the much touted new AF system. It lags behind my RX100 for AF speed by about half the speed. The battery charging in the camera has caused some frustration, and caused the camera to malfunction. This occurred/occurs, when inadvertently connected to a USB then to your Mac, while the Mac is "asleep". Dumb oversight Sony. Get that fixed please. In the hand, its just about tall enough to feel like a real camera, but not quite tall enough to really "hold" like one. I have medium sized hands, so that is for my grip. Another of the tactile things is that the buttons seem lost on the back of the camera when you have it to your eye (which you will probably find yourself doing with this EVF). You can probably find the buttons ok, by training yourself to go to the horizontal wheel, then carefully moving your thumb down till you feel them. Also, the lens rattles at the front end, whether its turned off, on or fully extended. Not a lot of rattle, but I noticed it "clicking" around as I moved about and bumped my elbows into objects for stability. What it does well (esp. considering the size of sensor) is to capture and retain shadow and highlight details. As with the RX100, I found myself setting a negative 1/3 stop of exposure for most automated shooting. I played with processing a few jpeg images, and even they held up pretty well. The images will do better keeping details in the shadows, than in highlights though. So keep your highlights in check, your ISO's lower, and you can recover a healthy amount from those shadows. This lens is very, very good. I shoot with the Nikon 70-200/2.8 and have had the Canon version of that lens some years ago. Neither of those lenses can out perform this one for its purpose. Unlike those lenses, this one does pincushion pretty severely, but when you consider the other end (25mm), its totally acceptable IMO. Very nice job. So then, is it a keeper? I really want to, but I am fighting with myself. On the one hand I REALLY want a one stop bridge camera like this. On the other hand, it holds back in some areas that feel like Sony were not quite paying attention. I probably will keep it as it does most of what I hoped it would, and frankly, I can probably learn to work around the "issues" I have with it. Nice but not quite there. Perhaps the" version II" will address these few bugs. Just need some more beta testers like me to speak up until they listen, as they did with the RX100/RX100 II. ## Features - 1" 20.2 MP Exmor R sensor for extreme low-light shots - Bright F2.8 Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* Lens (28-200mm) - Ultra-fast AF thanks to new "BIONZ X" processing engine - Bright F2.8 Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* Lens (24-200mm) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00FRHTSMW | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Aperture modes | F2.8 | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | | Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single | | Autofocus Points | 25 | | Best Sellers Rank | #274,416 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,409 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras | | Brand | Sony | | Built-In Media | AC Adapter AC-UB10, Eyepiece Cup, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Micro USB Cable, NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh), Shoe Cap, Shoulder Strap, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 Digital Camera, Warranty | | Camera Flash | F2.8 | | Camera Lens | Fixed 24-200mm F2.8 lens | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets, Computers | | Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD | | Compatible Mountings | Other | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Continuous Shooting | 10 | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 124 Reviews | | Digital Scene Transition | false | | Digital Zoom | 6.6 | | Display Fixture Type | Tilting | | Display Maximum Resolution | 1228800 | | Display Resolution Maximum | 1228800 | | Display Type | LCD | | Dots Per Screen | 1228000 | | Effective Still Resolution | 20.2 mp | | Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 | | Exposure Control | Aperture priority, Automatic, Manual, Shutter priority | | File Format | JPEG (DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3), Raw (Sony ARW 2.3) | | Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I | | Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | | Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch | | Focal Length Description | 24.0 - 200.0 millimeters | | Focus Features | Contrast detection | | Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF) | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) | | Generation | 1 | | HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI | | Image Capture Type | Stills & Video | | Image Stabilization | Optical | | Image stabilization | Optical | | Item Weight | 1.8 pounds | | JPEG Quality Level | Basic | | Lens Type | Zoom | | Manufacturer | Sony | | Manufacturer Part Number | DSCRX10/B | | Maximum Aperture | 2.8 millimeters | | Maximum Focal Length | 20 centimeters | | Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200 seconds | | Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | | Minimum Focal Length | 24 millimeters | | Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | | Model Name | Sony CyberShot DSC-RX10 | | Model Number | DSCRX10/B | | Model Series | RX10 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Optical Zoom | 8.3 x | | Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.2 mp | | Photo Sensor Size | 1-inch | | Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS | | Real Angle Of View | 69.89 degrees | | Screen Size | 3 inches | | Self Timer | 10 seconds | | Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | | Shooting Modes | AF-C | | Skill Level | Professional | | Special Feature | Wireless | | Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography | | Supported File Format | JPEG (DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3), Raw (Sony ARW 2.3) | | Supported Image Format | JPEG, ARW | | Total Still Resolution | 20.2 mp | | Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | UPC | 027242870796 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | | Video Resolution | FHD 1080p | | Viewfinder | Electronic | | Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | | White Balance Settings | Flash torch | | Wireless Technology | yes | | Write Speed | 10 fps | | Zoom | Optical Zoom | ## Product Details - **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9 - **Compatible Mountings:** Other - **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80 - **Image Stabilization:** Optical - **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 millimeters - **Maximum Focal Length:** 20 centimeters - **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot - **Optical Zoom:** 8.3 x - **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS - **Supported File Format:** JPEG (DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3), Raw (Sony ARW 2.3) ## Images ![Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TM+b9B47L.jpg) ![Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M2YsJ554L.jpg) ![Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ed2uat-1L.jpg) ![Sony DSCRX10 Cybershot 20.2 MP Digital Still Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen - Body Only (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U5Xb3UraL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RX10 is even better with firmware update! Can now shoot 120p/50m bitrate XAVC-S codec. *by J***. on July 13, 2014* I saw the price drop on used/Amazon Warehousedeals so I jumped on the opportunity to own this camera and bought it for under $800. My expectations were not very high since this thing only has a 1inch sensor but the first few test shots simply amazed me. I took some test shots raw + jpg and compared it to my a6000 shots and they are pretty darn good for a small sensor. That zeiss lens is already sharp at F2.8 which puts my 16mm F2.8 pancake lens to shame. Focus distance is excellent @16mm focal length. In good lighting this lens can produce nice results almost comparable to my 18-105mm F4 G Lens on the a6000. I haven't tested it yet in low light situations but I would imagine this thing will struggle a bit compared to the APS-C cameras. But I bought this for my personal vacation or all-in-one camera when I don't feel like or need to be bringing $2700+ worth of gear with me. Who is this lens for? For people who want to upgrade from a small point & shoot or cell phone photography but don't want a DSLR and worry about buying many lens. For people that might end up with an entry level Canon, Nikon, Sony etc and never take the kit lens off their camera, I would just go for the Sony RX10. You're getting better picture quality + features + a weather sealed camera...more bang for the buck then lets say a Canon Rebel with an 18-135 lens or equivelent. I'm really having fun with this camera! UPDATE: 9/1/2014 Still love using this camera after almost two months of use. I'm a still photographer but I started getting back into video production again after using this camera. I'm very impressed with the sharpness and detail you can get from the 1 inch sensor + zeiss lens combo. I just updated to Sony's firmware version 2.0 and video just got even better. The RX10 can now shoot in the new XAVC S codec which adds more shooting options; 60p, 30p 24p and 120p all at 50M bit rate...amazing! But be sure you have a SDXC memory card because you won't be able to use the XAVC S setting if you it's anything other than a SDXC card. Here's a budget SD card by PNY that I haven't had any problems with... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BIK04ZM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also bought the Sony remote http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BIK04ZM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to add with my excellent lightweight but stable tripod by Manfrotto http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MKNJAC/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 combined with excellent fluid head http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EXVQJQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ...for my "grab-and-go" video equipment. Oh, also, the stereo mics are excellent on the RX10 but outdoors with wind, I have the Sony Microphones ... CM-XYST1M http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BJSYV4S/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sony ECMALST1 (with Sony ADPMAA adapter) http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMALST1-Compact-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B00440D7S4/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1409591061&sr=1-6&keywords=sony+microphone ...and they work great. VIDEO SHOOTING TIME: This camera follows the shooting times of most DSLR still photo/video combos. I was doing some long video shoots recently and as I expected, the camera will stop recording at around 29 minutes 59 seconds or close to 30 minutes... (Not sure yet if using new codec, I was shooting AVCHD at the time) These new cameras are capable of shooting longer without overheating but I guess due to rules, regulations...standards...you know, all that BS out there...DSLR like cameras aren't allowed to record longer then 29min59seconds otherwise it would be classified as a camcorder or video camera... I read that online somewhere but can't remember the link. Anyways, the RX10 can handle video longer than my Sony a6000. My a6000 will flash the temperature "overheat" warning symbol at me at (I estimate) just a bit over 20 minutes whereas the RX10, after it cuts out before 30minutes, I can just hit record again right way to continue. Oh, by the way, for longer video shooting, I haven't been using batteries, I've been using the Sony ACPW20 AC Adaptor http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003OBUJD0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's a bit pricey but worth every penny if you shoot long video shoots. For flash photography, I bought the Sony HVLF43M http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQI00EY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it's a bit bulky but it's an excellent pairing with the RX10. Great performance from this flash, it hasn't overheated on me yet but then again I don't rapid fire shoot with flash photography. But I like the TTL results that I'm getting from my shots otherwise I have no problems with the menu system when I want to shoot manual. LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: My a6000 with 18-105mm F4 combo will get cleaner, high ISO results but marginally BUT that Zeiss T* coated lens on the RX10 seems to be a bit sharper than that SONY "G" lens. I wouldn't recommend it but you can get useable results even at the RX10's max ISO 12800. That BIONZ-X processor is amazing, I can see better details from the RX10 vs. my previous camera, the a99 + Minolta 28-135 F4.5 combo ...in low-light situations. Sony RX10 vs Panasonic fz1000: I have a Sony a6000 and a5000 which all use the same battery as the Sony RX10...I love the fact that I can bring one Sony BC-TRW W Series Battery Charger http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FSB749Q/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ...and I have plenty of spare batteries plus I can use my Sony TTL Flash with two of my cameras and that power adapter works with all the cameras as well. Let's say, if the RX10 used a different battery, I really think I would have considered leaning towards the Panasonic FZ1000. But then, there's the feature strengths and differences of each... the RX10 has a constant F2.8 throughout the entire zoom, the FZ1000 can shoot 4k video (though, lower quality than the GH4!) and has a great 400mm reach on the far end zoom. RX10 has better build quality, FZ1000 is plastic and larger but image results are the same if not as good as the RX10. Well, if one of those features stands out for you above the rest, go for that camera. Both are very good. I'm happy with my choice and no regrets especially the RX10 firmware update enabling the new codec..50m video bitrate ...the ability to shoot 120p...WOW! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than most, and almost there. *by D***S on November 30, 2013* Better than the RX100 for the lens, and dials, but that's it. Pros: 1. Relatively simple to use, and feels more like a camera than my RX100 (albeit 5x the size). 2. Construction seems well done, but still slightly plasticy feeling. 3. Faster aperture over most of the zoom range. 4. Sharp lens, better than the RX100 on the longer end of things (>70mm eq.) 5. Tiling screen is nice to have, but could have been touch capable at this price. 6. Real lens hood and cap (familiar and perhaps preferred, to those used to slr types of camera). 7. Great EVF. Really, this one is as good as, or better than the EM-5 IMO. 8. Shutter button feel is great. 9. Aperture ring the hails to a time when we used such things. Nice touch. 10. Detents available on the aperture ring (but more on this later). 11. Smooth and relatively even zoom, although slow (more on this later). 12. Well balanced in your hand(s), even with the zoom fully extended. 13. UI is pretty simple to navigate, and to find what you expected/needed to find. 14. Weather sealing is a nice feature, but I don't anticipate shooting in a down pour very much. 15. When sounds are disabled, the shutter is virtually silent. Great work Sony. Cons: 1. Squeaky tilt screen (yeah, it squeaks when moving into the down low shooting position). 2. Sloooooo....oooow zoom. Too slow IMO. The linkage/communication should be more direct between the ring and the movement of the lens. 3. The aperture ring, while an excellent idea, only has the knurled portions in two areas of the ring. This makes it so that I constantly turn the switch that controls the detent function, into the off position. When you grab it where the knurled areas are not, you simply cannot turn it very well as your fingers impact the fingers that hold the grip. Poor design there. 4. Write times are decent, but you hit the buffer and it gets very slow. It clears reasonably quickly tho, so not too bad. 5. No AF-on style button, or function. Major oversight. 6. Bug in the software: This means that if you accidentally plug the camera in to your computer (while the computer is in sleep mode) to charge your battery,and the camera's power switch is in the on position, it will disable your camera's ability to connect to your computer. You then have to use a card reader. Silly bug, and it needs a fix. 7. Average responsiveness in the AF dept., although it does hit the target most of the time. This is actually unacceptably slow for me after trying for two days. 8. Battery life: Real world use is not what they claim. If you plan to use the camera to frame your image, or review many of your images, be prepared for something like 200 shots or so. Not terrible, but not great either. (Caveat: I am using the EVF mostly). Overall then, this is a solid bit of kit, but not the one I had hoped for when placing the order. It lacks some of what I expected it to accomplish easily. What I feel are missing: The refined movements/operation of a high end camera, and the AF performance anticipated by the much touted new AF system. It lags behind my RX100 for AF speed by about half the speed. The battery charging in the camera has caused some frustration, and caused the camera to malfunction. This occurred/occurs, when inadvertently connected to a USB then to your Mac, while the Mac is "asleep". Dumb oversight Sony. Get that fixed please. In the hand, its just about tall enough to feel like a real camera, but not quite tall enough to really "hold" like one. I have medium sized hands, so that is for my grip. Another of the tactile things is that the buttons seem lost on the back of the camera when you have it to your eye (which you will probably find yourself doing with this EVF). You can probably find the buttons ok, by training yourself to go to the horizontal wheel, then carefully moving your thumb down till you feel them. Also, the lens rattles at the front end, whether its turned off, on or fully extended. Not a lot of rattle, but I noticed it "clicking" around as I moved about and bumped my elbows into objects for stability. What it does well (esp. considering the size of sensor) is to capture and retain shadow and highlight details. As with the RX100, I found myself setting a negative 1/3 stop of exposure for most automated shooting. I played with processing a few jpeg images, and even they held up pretty well. The images will do better keeping details in the shadows, than in highlights though. So keep your highlights in check, your ISO's lower, and you can recover a healthy amount from those shadows. This lens is very, very good. I shoot with the Nikon 70-200/2.8 and have had the Canon version of that lens some years ago. Neither of those lenses can out perform this one for its purpose. Unlike those lenses, this one does pincushion pretty severely, but when you consider the other end (25mm), its totally acceptable IMO. Very nice job. So then, is it a keeper? I really want to, but I am fighting with myself. On the one hand I REALLY want a one stop bridge camera like this. On the other hand, it holds back in some areas that feel like Sony were not quite paying attention. I probably will keep it as it does most of what I hoped it would, and frankly, I can probably learn to work around the "issues" I have with it. Nice but not quite there. Perhaps the" version II" will address these few bugs. Just need some more beta testers like me to speak up until they listen, as they did with the RX100/RX100 II. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nearly perfect do-everything camera despite one big warning *by S***R on July 26, 2014* --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/1169017-sony-dscrx10-cybershot-20-2-mp-digital-still-camera-3](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1169017-sony-dscrx10-cybershot-20-2-mp-digital-still-camera-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*