Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II was announced in 2015 and is a Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 42.4 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 50 to 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony RX1R II	October 2015	42.4 MP Full Frame	50 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony RX1R Compare	June 2013	24.3 MP Full Frame	100 - 25,600	Fixed 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony RX1 Compare	February 2013	24.3 MP Full Frame	100 - 25,600	Fixed 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II.

Here we are comparing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II to its predecessor Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

Tilting screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II features a 42.4 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 50 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 7952 x 5304 resolution.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot.

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83"). It weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

113 mm (4.45")

65 mm (2.56")

65 mm (2.56")

72 mm (2.83")