Sony RX1R II

Full-frame compact power in your pocket

Sony RX1R II
82/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 12
Usability 20
Brand Sony
Model DSC-RX1RM2

Key Features

SENSOR 42.4MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ X image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 399-point focal plane phase-detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION Hybrid AF with 399 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps, XAVC S format
STABILIZATION None (Lens-based optical stabilization not applicable)
BURST RATE Up to 5 frames per second continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch XGA OLED Tru-Finder, 2.36M dots, pop-up
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.23M-dot tilting TFT LCD screen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI, no mic port
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, no official weather sealing rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 220 shots per charge (NP-BX1)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony RX1R II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present Dedicated dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via Fn menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens barrel
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via rear dial

How-to Use Sony RX1R II

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Sony RX1R II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 42.4 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-25600 (exp. 50-102400)
Autofocus 399-point Phase Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video 1080p 60fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pop-up OLED EVF
LCD 3-inch Tilting LCD
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro-USB
Battery Life 220 shots
Weight 507g
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72 mm