We go hands-on with the brand-new 42.4 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II.
| Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II in Compact Cameras
The is a palm-sized, 42.4Mp camera that joins the RX1 and RX1R in the Sony Cyber-shot RX compact camera line-up.
The full-frame RX1R II is the world's smallest full-frame camera that sees 30% improvement in AF response speed compared to the original award-winning RX1 models and is equipped with the world’s first optical variable low-pass filter that can be set to “off”, “standard” or “high” based on user preference with low pass filter bracketing available.
The new camera comes equipped with a ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens and a retractable XGA OLED viewfinder for eye-level shooting. The overall body size of the camera hasn't changed that much when compared to the predecessors and you can actually see how compact the new Cyber-shot is in our hands-on images below.
Sony Cyber-shot RX1R Mark II Features:
- 42.4 megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
- 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar T* lens
- BIONZ X processor
- 14-bit uncompressed RAW format
- Multiple aspect ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
- High speed AF with 399 phase-detection AF points
- 5fps continuous shooting with AF tracking
- World's first optical variable low-pass filter
- XGA OLED Tru-Finder with Zeiss T* coating (2.36m dots, 0.74x magnification)
- 3inch tilting LCD screen, 1,229k dots
- FullHD movie recording
- Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
- PlayMemories Camera Apps
- Improved White Balance adjustment
- Bright Monitoring
- ISO Auto minimum shutter speed
For more information on the new camera, take a look at our announcement over in news.
Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II Hands-On Photos of Equipment
Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II Specifications
| Manufacturer | Sony | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 0x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Pixels | 42.2Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 7952 | |
| Pixels (H) | 5304 | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Sensor Size | Full-frame | |
| Sensor Size (width) | 35.9mm | |
| Sensor Size (height) | 24mm | |
| Aspect Ratio |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3in | |
| Screen resolution | 1,228,800 dots | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 20cm | |
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/4000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |
| Bulb mode | No Data | |
| Exp modes |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 50 - 102400 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-5 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 5fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 60, 50, 30, 25, 24fps | |
| Stereo Sound | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | No | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | No | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Storage | ||
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 220shots | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC Adaptor AC-UD11, Micro USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Shoe Cap, Instruction Manual | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 507g | |
| Width | 113.3mm | |
| Height | 65.4mm | |
| Depth | 72mm | |
Photographs taken using the Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II
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21 Oct 2015 5:13PMWhat makes it so good is that the lens is optimised for the camera, giving unsurpassed image quality.
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