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.
Type compact
Sensor 42.4MP full-frame
AF Points 399 pts
Video 1080p
Weight 480 g
36 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong display (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong sensor (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 42.4MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 399 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 75 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 480 | 579 | 721 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | 85.5 | 38.1 | 21.4 | 31.9 | 51.3 | 68 | 46 | 68.1 | 76.5 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.3 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 94.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.5 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.7 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.3 | 86.7 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.9 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 92.5 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.2 | 84.6 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.7 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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