Unpacking a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

The PanoTwins camera family got a new offspring: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. I did not expect the camera to be available before August. However several posts on different blogs talked about the availability of the camera. So I visited the home page of my local camera dealer – not expecting the sign: In stock. I headed for the store immediately, because I wanted to see it for real. I bought the camera 5 Minutes after talking it the first time into my hand. And now I can show you some unpacking images:

On the side of the box you can read about the sensor size: 1.0 type (13.2mmx8,8mm) CMOS Sensor 20.2 Mega pixels. I did not find the sensor informaion on the box of the Sony Alpha 77 ;-)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box

After opening the box you find a second box containig a multilingual (15 languages: GB, FR, IT, ES, PT, DE, NL, PL, CZ, HU, SK, SE, FI, NO and DK) “Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual”. Each language has roughly about 33 pages in the manual. No CD is included, but a leaflet stating: “PC software is in the camera. See instruction Manual or User Guide for details.”

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box Open

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box Open

After removing the second box the camera is revealed.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box Open Camera

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box Open Camera

The camera has several protecting covers and a small identification plate attached to it. This is the view from the front with the lens still closed.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Top view of the camera.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Top

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Top

First time with extended lens, that spans a 35mm equivalent range of 28-100mm with F1.8-4.9.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Lens Extended

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Lens Extended

After removing the camera tray you find the accessories on the bottom of the box.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box Accessories

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Box Accessories

The accessories include a rechargeable battery, that has to be loaded inside the camera by connecting a supplied USB cable. The included transformer has an USB connector that fits this cable. Furthermore you find three straps, that can be attached to the camera. However the shoulder strap is an optional accessory and is not included! You’ll only find a wrist strap and two short straps for attaching a shoulder strap.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Accessories

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Accessories

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