Professional Compact

When they see your photos, friends won’t believe they were shot with a compact. Looking for true professional performance and features, without the hassle of a camera bag? Our Professional Compact cameras slip easily in your pocket, but can take pro-quality shots, with up to 24.3 megapixels sensors, Carl Zeiss lenses and DSLR-level features.

DSC-RX100

20.2 megapixels
4x OpticalZoom
7.5 cm / 3" TFT TruBlack
28mm wide angle lens

£549.00 *

DSC-RX1

24.3 megapixels
7.5 cm / 3" TFT Xtra Fine

£2,599.00 *

This is the Sony store online price

Professional Compact camera features

Every detail, captured perfectly with 24.3 megapixels Choose between a detailed 20.2 megapixel Exmor® CMOS sensor, or a Full Frame 24.3 megapixel sensor that matches 35mm film for range and scope. Combine with a high performance BIONZ processor and you’ve got one of the most powerful compacts available today. Learn more about Exmor® CMOS sensor

Get a brighter view with a Carl Zeiss lens

See more of the world, see it brighter

For people who want to see more of the world, a great lens is essential. With a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*F1.8 lens, you’ll get a clear, brighter view (especially in low light conditions) than almost any other compact camera. Designed to work perfectly with our Exmor® CMOS sensor sensor, this lens reduces unwanted reflections and gives you a faithful reproduction just like your eyes see. Choose a Powerful Compact with zoom or fixed focal length depending on your shooting style.

Learn about Carl Zeiss lenses

Shoot professional looking videos

Whether it’s a slo-mo dive into the ocean, or scenes from your favourite city, with a Professional Compact Cyber-shot™ you can shoot Full 1080 HD video in a variety of modes. Choose from aperture or shutter priority or full manual mode, just like on a DSLR, or program your own mode for smooth, clear video at the tap of a button. And if the perfect moment comes along, you can even capture a still image while you’re shooting a movie.

Find the right setting fast With a customisable function wheel, you can quickly skip to the perfect setting for the situation – just like a DSLR. Choose a setting to maximise skin tones, or low light. Or assign up to seven of your own functions. It's professional level control made simple.