The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Digital Camera is a compact point-and-shoot camera that features a large 20.2 megapixel 1" Exmor R CMOS sensor to produce high resolution still imagery and full HD 1080i/p video. This sensor's design utilizes backside-illuminated technology to improve clarity and image quality when working in dimly-lit conditions as well as increase the sensitivity to an expandable ISO 12800. Benefitting the performance of this sensor is the BIONZ image processor, which helps to produce images with smooth quality and gradations as well as provide expedited performance throughout all aspects of the camera. Full-resolution continuous shooting up to 10 fps is possible as well as a quick autofocus speed of just 0.13 seconds.
The built-in Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10.4-37.1mm f/1.8-4.9 lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28-100mm, covering wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives to suit working in a wide variety of environments. On the wide end of the lens, the bright maximum f/1.8 aperture benefits working in low lighting as well as aiding in controlling focus. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization is also available to help minimize the appearance of camera shake when working in dimly-lit conditions and with greater zoom magnifications. The lens also features a Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, which helps to reduce surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting in order to produce imagery that is rich in contrast and clarity.
While small in overall size, the RX100 II incorporates a large 3.0" 1,229k-dot Xtra Fine LCD monitor that utilizes a tilting design to better serve working from both high and low viewing angles. WhiteMagic technology is incorporated into the display to increase the effective brightness of the screen for clearer, more vivid live view monitoring, image playback, and menu navigation. An intuitive menu structure provides access to applying a host of camera features, including Picture Effects, Auto HDR mode, Auto Object Framing, and for connecting to mobile devices using built-in wireless and NFC connectivity. A multi interface shoe is also incorporated into the camera's design to facilitate the use of an external flash, auxiliary viewfinders, and external microphones. For control over aperture settings, camera zoom, and Picture Effects, a control ring is built around the lens and offers intuitive control over these settings in a manner similar to working with an interchangeable lens camera.
Lens Type | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* |
Aperture | F1.8-4.9 |
Optical Zoom | 3.6x |
Digital Zoom | 20M approx. 14x / 10M approx. 20x / 5M approx. 28x / VGA approx. 54x |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | Still 16:9 29-105mm / Still 4:3 30-108mm / Still 3:2 28-100mm / Still 1:1 36-127mm / Movie 16:9 29-105mm (Std), 33-120mm (Active) / Movie 4:3 36-128 mm (Std), 41-146mm (Active) |
Lens Construction | 7 elements in 6 groups ( including AA lens) |
Aperture Blade | Iris diaphragm (7 blades) |
Clear Image Zoom | 7.2x |
Focal Distance | AF approx. 5cm to infinity (W), approx. 55cm to infinity (1) |
Steady Shot Mode: Active | [Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling) |
Metering Modes | Multi segment / Center weighted / Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step |
Imaging Sensor | Imaging Sensor : 1.0" (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 Pixel Gross: 20.9MP (approx.) Effective Picture Resolution: 20.2MP (approx.) |
Drive System | Shutter Type: iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000) Continuous Shooting Speed: 10 fps at 20.2MP Self-timer: 10sec. / 2sec. / Self portrait / Self timer Cont. |
Scene Modes | Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Fireworks, High Sensitivity |
D-Range Optimizer | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0-EV step) |
ISO | Auto ISO 125-6400 select w/upper/lower limit, 125/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 expand to 80/100, Multi Frame NR:Auto ISO125-25600 equiv. 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 4/25600 |
Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White |
White Balance Mode | Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor (Warm White)/Fluor (Cool White)/Fluor (Day White)/Fluor (Daylight)/Flash/C. Temp., Filter/Custom |
Picture Effects | Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
Convenience Features | Still Image Playback Options: Control for HDMI, Slideshow |
LCD Display | LCD Type: 3.0" (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229k dots / Xtra Fine / TruBlack / TFT LCD Brightness Control: Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode |
Advanced Features | Sweep Panorama: Sweep Panorama Face Detection: 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Face Registration) Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode Image Stabilization Intelligent Auto: Yes Background Defocus: Yes Superior Auto: Yes Photo Creativity: Yes |
Media Type | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card |
Still Image Mode | JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
Still Image Size | Still Image Size 16:9 : L: 17M (5472x3080); M: 7.5M (3648 x 2056); S:4.2M (2720 x 1528) Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M (5472 x 3648; M: 10M (3888 x 2592); S: 5.0M (2736 x 1824) Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M (4864 x 3648); M: 10M (3648 x 2736); S: 5.0M (2592 x 1944); VGA |
Video Format | AVCHD Ver2.0, MP4 |
Video Mode | AVCHD: 28M PS (1920x1080, 60p/50p) / 24M FX (1920x1080, 60i/50i ) / 17M FH (1920x1080, 60i/50i) MP4: 12M (1440x1080, 30/25 fps) / 3M VGA (640x480 30/25 fps) |
Photo Capture from Movie | Yes |
Focus Control | Focus System: Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus AF Modes: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking) |
Flash | Flash Modes: Auto/Fill-flash/Slow Sync/Rear Sync/Off Flash Coverage: ISO Auto 0.30m to 17.1m (W)/0.55m to 6.3m (T) (Approx.1' 3/4" to Approx.56' 1 3/4") (W) ISO 6400 up to 24.2m (W)/8.9m (T) |
Interface | Memory Card Slot: MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible HD Output: Micro HDMI USB Port(s): Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) |
Power | Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BX1 (supplied) Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.5W |
Dimensions WxHxD | 4 x 2.4 x 1.4" / 102 x 58 x 36mm |
Weight | 8.5 oz / 240g |
Reviews Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Digital Camera (Black) (Sony Malaysia)