Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

The legendary APS-C fixed-lens bridge camera.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSC-R1

Key Features

SENSOR APS-C CMOS sensor, 10.3 megapixels
PROCESSOR Sony Real Imaging Processor
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION None
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 3 fps, up to 3 frames in RAW
VIEWFINDER 0.44-inch EVF, 235k dots
DISPLAY 2.0-inch TFT LCD, 134k dots, top-mounted articulating
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV out
MEMORY CARD Memory Stick PRO/PRO Duo, CompactFlash Type I/II
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, no official weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 500 shots per charge (NP-FM50)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Lens barrel ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 10.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 160-3200
Autofocus Contrast-detect
Shutter Speed 30s - 1/2000s
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder EVF
LCD 2.0-inch articulating
Memory Card CF Type I/II, Memory Stick
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 500 shots
Weight 990g
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 156 mm