Sony India introduces New Waterproof Ultra-Compact RX0 Camera
Adding to the it’s digital imaging experience, Sony India launched the allnew versatile RX0 camera that enables flexibility, creativity and operability in for today’s creators.
The RX0 brings the advanced imaging quality capabilities of Sony’s acclaimed RX camera line-up to a robust, waterproof, ultra-compact body. The miniature dimensions and all-around versatility of the new camera make it a powerful tool when used either as a single unit or when combined together with additional RX0 cameras in multi-angle, multi-view shooting situations. This latest innovation comes with Anti-Distortion Shutter, Up to 16fps continuous shooting, Up to 960fps/1000fps. The RX0 (model name: DSC-RX0) marries the hallmark leading image quality of the Sony RX series with advanced photo and video capabilities, which also is waterproof, crushproof and shockproof.
1 Inch Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor in Ultra Compact Body
The RX0 packs a large 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS image sensor that helps in achieving more captivating results, thanks to a stacked architecture that expands and speeds up signal processing, back illumination technology to increase light collection efficiency and reduce noise in shots taken at up to ISO 12800, and attached DRAM chip for faster large-volume output.
ZEISS Tessar T* 24mm lens with F4.0 aperture
The new RX0 camera features, BIONZ X™ processor and a wide-angle ZEISS® Tessar T* 24mm F4 fixed lens to deliver high resolution and less distortion results for both RAW and JPEG stills and across all supported video formats.
Anti-Distortion Shutter – 1/32000 super-high-speed shutter
The RX0 is equipped with an Anti-Distortion Shutter that can shoot as fast as 1/32000 second, as well. This feature reduces the rolling shutter effect experienced with fast-moving subjects. One can shoot completely silently, including during continuous high-speed shooting, when the electronic shutter is engaged.
Up to 16fps continuous shooting without blackout
Maximum burst shooting capability at up to 16 fps, ensuring that even fast moving objects are beautifully and accurately rendered. Its small size also makes it an ideal choice for casual shooting, street and travel photography and more. This lets you capture moments of fleeting beauty or facial expressions.
Up to 960fps/1000fps super slow motion
Super slow motion at frame rate of up to 960/1000fps is available to capture split-seconds of action in movies. This especially maintains fine images at nearly HD quality with the choice of Quality Priority mode.
Waterproof (IPX8 equivalent)
The new portable RX0 is waterproofat depths of up to 10 meters (33 ft) on its own, and can be used at up to 100m (330 ft) depth when paired with the new MPK-HSR1 Housing.
Shockproof (2.0m/6.5ft MIL-STD810G C1 Method516.7-Shock)
The camera is shockproof when dropped from up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) and crushproof to 200kg / 440lb / 2000N, making it durable enough to withstand tough shooting conditions including rain, sand, dust, snow and more, where traditional cameras simply cannot operate.
Crushproof (200kgf/2000N/440lbf)
The camera is shockproof when dropped from up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) and crushproof to 200kg / 440lb / 2000N, making it durable enough to withstand tough shooting conditions including rain, sand, dust, snow and more, where traditional cameras simply cannot operate.
Full Range of Accessories
To maximize the potential of RX0, a host of new accessories are available that support new and different ways of shooting. These include the VCT-CGR1 Cage for increased system flexibility, the MPK-HSR1 Housing, enabling the RX0 to be taken down to depths of up to 100 meters underwater, the CPT-R1 Cable Protector, VF-SPR1 Spare Lens Protector, VFA-305R1 Filter Adaptor Kit which includes filter adaptor, lens hood and MC protector, plus the NP-BJ1 Rechargeable Battery Pack and ACC-TRDCJ Accessory Kit.
SEL18135
The new lens (model SEL18135), launched on 12th February, 2018 features a compact, lightweight design measuring only 67.2mm x 88mm and weighing in at a mere 325g, as well as a high magnification 7.5x optical zoom that covers the wide-ranging focal length of 18-135mm on APS-C or 27-202.5mm in 35mm equivalent focal length. SEL18135 is designed for wide rage shootingranging from daily life to portraiture, landscape, nature and travel photography. The lens is an ideal fit for Sony’s popular APS-C sensor cameras including α6500, α6300 and α6000.
Compact, lightweight, high magnification zoom covers a wide range of shooting needs
The E18-135mm F3.5-5.6is a lightweight and compact lens that offers you amazing performance in a handy design. With a wide range of focal length, high magnification zoom covers, it gives you a flexible set of tools to enable you to shoot your film with ease and provide best-in-class outputs.
Excellent corner-to-corner resolution plus close-ups with beautiful background bokeh
This lens also allows photographers to produce close-up images with pleasing ‘bokeh’ or background defocus as a result of its maximum magnification ratio of 0.29x and minimum focus distance of 0.45m. It also offers built-in optical image stabilisation to support handheld shooting.
Fast, precise, quiet AF is ideal for stills and movies
Additionally, the 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom lens offers fast, precise, quiet AF performance thanks to a linear motor, making it a perfect complement to the high speed shooting and impressive video capabilities of many of Sony’s mirrorless cameras.
Pricing and Availability
The newly launched RX0 and the SEL18135 lens will be available across all Sony Center, Alpha Flagship Stores and Sony authorized dealers.
| Model | MRP | Availability |
| DSC-RX0 | Rs. 64,990 | 23-Feb-2018 |
| SEL18135 | Rs. 49,990 | Already available |