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Quick facts

Full name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2013 · Released about 13 years ago
Sensor
13.2 × 8.8 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
20.2 MP
Lens
24 - 200 mm
Zoom
8.3×
Weight
813 g
Battery
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • 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
15.86 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(13.2² + 8.8²) = 15.86 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
116 mm²

Sensor surface area

13.2 × 8.8 ≈ 116 mm²

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

Pixel pitch
2.4 µm

Pixel pitch

13.2 ÷ 5,505 × 1000 = 2.4 µm

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

Pixel area
5.75 µm²

Pixel area

2.4² = 5.75 µm²

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

Pixel density
17.39 MP/cm²

Pixel density

20.2 MP ÷ 116 mm² ≈ 17.39 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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13.2 × 8.8 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
20.2 MP
Total pixels
20.9 MP
Sensor
13.2 × 8.8 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
5,505 × 3,670
Maximum image
5,472 × 3,648
Crop factor
2.73

Exposure & viewing

ISO
125–12,800
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
Display
3 in / 1,228,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Battery
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
813 g
Dimensions
129 × 88 × 102 mm
Release year
2013

Sony Support UK

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery
Brand
Sony
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
2.73
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
129 x 88 x 102 mm
Effective Megapixels
20.20
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
24 - 200 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 125 - 12800
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
f2.8
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f7.6
Max Image Resolution
5472 x 3648
Max Shutter Speed
1/3200 sec
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
8.3x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
1,228,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
5505 x 3670
Sensor Size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Total Megapixels
20.90
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Electronic
Weight
813 g
White Balance Presets
9
Wireless
—
Year
2013

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