DPRReviewArchiveURL: https://web.archive.org/web/20220525170844/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/rx1r-ii-review ProductCode: sony_dscrx1rii Award: silver ImageURL: /files/p/products/sony_dscrx1rii/a6dce16b6fae46bbb5161dc574f6dc99.png Name: Sony RX1R II ShortSpecs: - 42 megapixels - 3″ screen - 35 mm ReviewScore: 82 URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dscrx1rii ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: The RX1R II features the same high resolution 42.4 MP full-frame sensor and BIONZ X processor as the a7R II along with a large aperture, fixed focal length ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens. The camera’s sensor features 399 phase-detection AF points and focus response is about 30% faster than the original model. A unique feature is the RX1R II's 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 RX1R II also has a convenient retractable XGA OLED viewfinder for eye-level shooting. The viewfinder features ZEISS T* Coating and four glass elements including two aspherical lenses that work together to deliver a magnification of 0.74 and clear corner-to-corner visibility with minimal distortion. On the video side the RX1R II is able to support full HD 1920x1080 video recording at frame rates of 60p, 30p or 24p through use of the versatile XAVC S movie recording format. 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Conclusion: The Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II is the world's smallest full-frame camera, featuring a 42MP sensor, fixed ZEISS 35mm F2 lens, pop-up electronic viewfinder and excellent autofocus system. It promises absolutely excellent image quality in a package that fits into your coat pocket, but so-so handling, large file sizes, a clunky user interface and short battery life will turn off some users. ASIN: - B016N39J0O - B077HH7GH6 Specs: AEBracketing: "" Announced: Oct 14, 2015 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Tilting Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Phase Detect - Multi-area - Center - Selective single-point - Tracking - Single - Face Detection AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery and charger BatteryLifeCIPA: "220" BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy BodyType: Large sensor compact BoostedISOMaximum: "102400" BoostedISOMinimum: "50" BuiltInFlash: "No" BuyingOptions: $3,298.00 ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter ColorSpace: sRGB, AdobeRGB ContinuousDrive: 5.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (with fine-tuning) DigitalZoom: Yes (4x) Dimensions: 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83″) DriveModes: - Single - Continuous - Speed priority continuous - Self-timer - Continuous bracketing - Single bracketing - WB bracketing - DRO bracketing - LPF bracketing EffectivePixels: 42 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "No" ExposureCompensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Auto - Program - Aperture priority - Shutter speed priority - Manual - Memory Recall ExternalFlash: Yes (via hot-shoe) FileFormat: - JPEG (Exif v2.3, DCF 2.0) - Raw (Sony ARW, 14-bit uncompressed) FlashModes: Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless FlashRange: "" FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/2000 sec FocalLengthEquiv: 35 mm FocalLengthMultiplier: 1× Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 GPS: None HDMI: Yes (Micro HDMI) HeadphonePort: "No" ISO: Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 50-102400 ImageParameters: - Contrast - Saturation - Sharpness - Color Space - Creative Style ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ImageStabilization: "No" ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: Extra fine, fine, standard LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: $3299 MacroFocusRange: 14 cm (5.51″) ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "Yes" MaxResolution: 7952 x 5304 MaximumAperture: F2 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: "" MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "Yes" MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec Modes: "" NormalFocusRange: 24 cm (9.45″) NumberOfFocusPoints: "399" OpticalZoom: 1× OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: "" Processor: BIONZ X RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone) Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) ReviewPreview: "82%Silver Award\n \n \n \n Read review ...\n \n \n Feb 15, 2016" SceneModes: - Portrait - Sports Action - Landscape - Sunset - Night Scene - Handheld Twilight - Night Portrait - Anti Motion Blur ScreenDots: 1,228,800 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: TFT LCD SelfTimer: Yes (2,5, 10 sec) SensorPhotoDetectors: 44 megapixels SensorSize: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) SensorType: BSI-CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageIncluded: "" StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SubjectSceneModes: "Yes" TimelapseRecording: "No" TouchScreen: "No" USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) UncompressedFormat: RAW VideographyNotes: Supports bit rates as high as 50Mbps using XAVC S codec ViewfinderCoverage: 100% ViewfinderMagnification: 0.74× ViewfinderResolution: 2,359,296 ViewfinderType: Electronic WBBracketing: "Yes" WeightIncBatteries: 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "9" Wireless: Built-In WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n with NFC