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The following is a list of Sony digital cameras made under the Cyber-shot brand name.

Notes:

DSC is an abbreviation for Digital Still Camera

Models with a "V"-suffix include built-in GPS functionality

D series

F series

H series

All cameras used CCD sensors and had optical image stabilization. The series included bridge cameras and compact cameras.

HX series

Note: HX is an abbreviation for HyperXoom

All cameras used CMOS sensors, could zoom optically while filming, and had optical image stabilization. The series included bridge cameras and Compact cameras with Superzoom.

L series

The DSC-L1 camera is a zoom version of the ultra-compact Cyber-shot U series featured Real Imaging Processor and 14Bit DXP A/D Conversion.

DSC-L1 (2004, 4.0 MP, 3× optical zoom)

M series

Compact cameras with a unique vertical-grip design and an articulated screen

DSC-M1 (2004, 5.0 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-M2 (2005, 5.0 MP, 3× optical zoom)

MD series

Compact camera using MiniDiscs.

N series

DSC-N1 (2005, 3" LCD touch screen, 8.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-N2 (2006, 3" LCD touch screen, 10.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

P series

Ultra-compact cameras with distinctive rounded edge on one side

DSC-P1 (2000, 1.5" LCD, 3 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P2 (1.9 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P3 (2.8 MP)

DSC-P5 (1.5" LCD, 3.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P7 (1.5" LCD, 3.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P8 (2003, 1.5" LCD, 3.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P9 (2002, 1.5" LCD, 4.0 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P10 (2003, 1.5" LCD, 5.0 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P12 (Same as DSC-P10, packaged with more accessories)

DSC-P20 (2001–2002, 1.1 MP, 3× digital zoom)

DSC-P30 (2001–2003, 1.2 MP)

DSC-P31 (2002–2003, 2 MP, 3× digital zoom)

DSC-P32 (2003, 3.2 MP, 1.6× digital zoom)

DSC-P41 (2004, 4.1 MP, fixed lens)

DSC-P43 (2004, 4.1 MP, fixed lens)

DSC-P50 (2001, 2.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P51 (2002, 2.1 MP, 2× optical zoom)

DSC-P52 (2003, 3.2 MP, 2× optical zoom)

DSC-P71 (2002, 3.2 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P72 (2003, 3.2 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P73 (2004, 4.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P92 (2003, 5 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P93 (2004, 5.0 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P100 (2004, 5.1 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P120 (special edition version of DSC-P100)

DSC-P150 (2004, 7.2 MP, 3× optical zoom)

DSC-P200 (2005, 7.2 MP, 3× optical zoom)

QX series

Lens-style compact cameras designed exclusively for use with smartphones.

DSC-QX10 (2013, 18.2 MP, 1/2.3 inch (7.76 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10× optical zoom, f/3.3–5.9 Sony G Lens)

DSC-QX30 (2014, 20.4 MP, 1/2.3 inch (7.82 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor, 30× optical zoom, ƒ/3.5–6.3 Sony G Lens)

DSC-QX100 (2014, 20.2 MP, 1-inch (13.2×8.8 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor, 3.6× optical zoom, f/1.8–4.9 Carl ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

ILCE-QX1 (2014, 20.1 MP, APS-C (23.2×15.4 mm) CMOS sensor, interchangeable E-mount lens)

R series

Bridge camera with large sensor

DSC-R1 (2005–2006, 10.3-MP APS-C. 5× 24–120 mm equivalent optical zoom, first Cyber-shot to use CMOS)

RX series

RX100 series – compact cameras with 1.0" type 20.2-MP sensors

DSC-RX100 (2012, Exmor CMOS sensor with 28-100mm f1.8–4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

DSC-RX100 II (2013, Exmor R BSI-CMOS sensor with 28-100mm f1.8–4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

DSC-RX100 III (2014, Exmor R BSI-CMOS sensor with 24-70mm f1.8–2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

DSC-RX100 IV (2015, Exmor RS Stacked-CMOS sensor with 24-70mm f1.8–2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

DSC-RX100 V (2016, Exmor RS Stacked-CMOS sensor with 24–70mm f1.8-2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

DSC-RX100 VI (2018, Exmor RS Stacked-CMOS sensor with 24–200mm f2.8-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

DSC-RX100 VII (2019, Exmor RS Stacked-CMOS sensor with 24–200mm f2.8-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens)

RX10 series – bridge cameras with 1.0" sensors

DSC-RX10 (2013, 1.0" type 20-MP BSI-CMOS sensor with fixed zoom lens Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 24–200mm (equivalent 35mm) F2.8 along the zoom range), BIONZ X processor as Sony α7, has 3 EV built-in ND filter, 10fps, Wi-Fi, and NFC. Capable for high video quality shoot with stepless aperture control, headphone and mic sockets, focus peaking, zebra exposure warning, and uncompressed video output.

DSC-RX10 II (2015, 20-MP BSI-CMOS sensor, BIONZ X processor)

DSC-RX10 III (2016)

DSC-RX10 IV (2017)

DSC-RX10 V (2026)

RX1 series – compact full-frame cameras with a fixed 35mm f/2.0 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lenses

DSC-RX1 / DSC-RX1R (2012, 24-MP Exmor CMOS sensor)

DSC-RX1R II (2015, 42.4-MP Exmor R BSI-CMOS sensor) BIONZ X image processor

DSC-RX1R III (2025, 60-MP Exmor R BSI-CMOS sensor) BIONZ XR image processor with AI

S series

The DSC-S85 (released in 2001), was the first 4-MP consumer-level digital camera.

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