Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Black 2015
Its 42.4MP full-frame sensor with an optical variable low-pass filter and BIONZ X processor captures exceptionally detailed stills, paired with a fast ZEISS F2 lens and 399-point hybrid AF for sharp low-light focus. The bundle’s Gremsy S1 V3 gimbal compensates for the absence of in-body stabilization, enabling smooth 1080p footage from this 480g compact camera. This kit suits stills-oriented photographers needing high-resolution full-frame output in a portable body, not vloggers or travelers requiring 4K video and rugged weather sealing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong connectivity (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average build (21th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42.4 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 399 |
| AF Type | Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Foc |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro USB |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 42.4MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 399 | 425 | 1053 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 480 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | 83 | 36.2 | 21.1 | 28.9 | 46.9 | 62.4 | 44.9 | 64 | 73 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
Price
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