Sony announced the Sony RX0 today at their IFA press conference. It will be available Sept 5th at 12 am EST from B&H Photo. You can read more about the Sony RX0 at Sony.
“Internal recording options include 24/25/30/50 and 60 fps at 1080p, all at 50 Mb/s in the XAVC codec, as well as super-slow motion at up to 960 fps. Still photos can be captured in both raw and JPEG with shutter speeds as fast as 1/32,000/second, and in bursts up to 16 fps. Uncompressed UHD 4K video is output via HDMI for capture to external recorders. The Sony RX0’s additional pro-style features include manual- and auto-focus modes, a 20″ minimum focus distance, S-Log2 recording, NTSC and PAL compatibility, and on-camera control buttons.” – B&H Photo
So the camera only outputs clean 4k for external recorders. This camera will be great for creating multi came VR rigs that stay dry, but this seems like a huge limitation. Maybe Sony should charge a little less if you need an external recorder to fully utilize these cameras.
- Press release
- Specifications:
- High-quality imaging technology in an ultra-compact & tough body: Waterproof, Shockproof and Crushproof
- 1.0-type stacked 15.3MP Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor
- Featuring ZEISS® Tessar T* 24mm F4 Fixed wide-angle lens with maximum shutter speed of up to 1/32,000 second and ability to shoot at up to 16 fps
- Range of creative video functionality including 40x Super Slow motion recording, Picture Profile (S-Log2), and 4K Clean HDMI Output
- Multi-camera control for multi-view shooting either wirelessly or with wired connection
- Outputs 4:2:2 UHD 4K Video via HDMI
- Ultra-Compact, Lightweight Body
- Timecode-Sync Multiple Cameras
- Internally Records 1080p 60 Video
- XAVC-S, AVCHD and .MP4 Recording
- Control via App or VP1K Remote
- NTSC/PAL Switchable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blxMlJA6NJ4
Sony’s New RX0 Camera Combines Acclaimed RX Image Quality with an Ultra-Compact, Waterproof and Robust Design
BERLIN, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Sony – a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer – has today announced new type of camera which offers entirely new imaging possibilities for today’s creators.
The RX0 (model name: DSC-RX0) marries the hallmark leading image quality of the Sony RX series with advanced photo and video capabilities, all compressed into a robust and ultra-compact body. Read More »
