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Quick facts

Full name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

Original position: Large-sensor fixed-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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People still search for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 to verify its exact model, specifications, and place among comparable cameras.

Core specifications

Release year
2005 · Released about 21 years ago
Sensor
21.5 × 14.4 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
10 MP
Lens
24 - 120 mm
Zoom
5×
Weight
995 g
Battery
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)
Storage
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Memory Stick, Memory
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  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
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  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
25.88 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(21.5² + 14.4²) = 25.88 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
310 mm²

Sensor surface area

21.5 × 14.4 ≈ 310 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
5.56 µm

Pixel pitch

21.5 ÷ 3,864 × 1000 = 5.56 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
30.96 µm²

Pixel area

5.56² = 30.96 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
3.23 MP/cm²

Pixel density

10 MP ÷ 310 mm² ≈ 3.23 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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21.5 × 14.4 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
10 MP
Total pixels
10.8 MP
Sensor
21.5 × 14.4 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
3,864 × 2,588
Maximum image
3,882 × 2,592
Crop factor
1.67

Exposure & viewing

ISO
160–3,200
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
Display
2 in / 134,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Memory Stick, Memory
Battery
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)

Body

Weight
995 g
Dimensions
139 × 168 × 97 mm
Release year
2005

Sony Support UK

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
InfoLithium (NP-FM50)
Brand
Sony
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.67
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
139 x 168 x 97 mm
Effective Megapixels
10.00
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
24 - 120 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
f2.8 - f4.8
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f4.7 - f8
Max Image Resolution
3882 x 2592
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Metering
Centre weighted, Multi-pattern, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
Bulb+30 sec
Model
Cyber-shot DSC-R1
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
5x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
134,000 dots
Screen Size
2"
Sensor Resolution
3861 x 2591
Sensor Size
21.5 x 14.4 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Memory Stick, Memory
Total Megapixels
10.80
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Electronic
Weight
995 g
White Balance Presets
5
Wireless
—
Year
2005