the tiny camera with the huge sensor
Toronto. I often suggested the smartphone – always in your pocket – is the best camera option these days. However a review of the Sony RX1-r111 with a 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens gave me serious pause to re-consider.
The camera is tiny compared to others. And the sensor is MASSIVE at 61mp. Further, with such a sensor, the lens can be changed electronically to a 50mm zoom, 70mm zoom and a macro lens to shoot insects and blossoms.
The features pro and con are discussed at length in this article in Digital Camera World by James Artaius. Raw specs of course are on the Sony Canada site here.
We (me) are used to using a zoom lens to physically adjust focal length but this little guy with a huge sensor uses an electronic zoom on a prime (fixed focal length) lens. The big sensor and accurate focus means even with electronic zoom the longest focal length of the tiny camera gives a relatively crisp 15mp image (I find my iPod Touch at only 8mp and 35mm-equivalent lens great for quick shots although focussing is a headache at times).
By the way, our next 2025 event is the famous fall fair on October 19th. While you may not see this camera there, you will see lots to add to your collection and user gear. Download PHSC News 25-7 for details right away. Later next month as the fair date comes closer, I will post details about the fair to this site and pin them to the front page.
