Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II, made by Sony, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on Oct. 13, 2015. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 42 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 399 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-BX1

The battery of this camera can last up to 220 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 399

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 25.8
DXO dynamic range 13.9
DXO low light ISO 3204.0
DXO overall score 97.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Oct. 13, 2015
Body type Large sensor compact
brand Sony
msrp $3,298.00
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
predecessor model Sony RX1R

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 14cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 220 shots
Battery model NP-BX1
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 507 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 102400
Max image resolution 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 50
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 42
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots