The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II is a high-end large-sensor bridge camera, and a predecessor to the RX10 III and RX10 IV. Key features include:

What’s New. The RX10 II improves on its predecessor with an updated 20.2MP 1.0-inch back-side illuminated sensor, vastly increased processor and speeds, and internal 4K video capture.

20.2MP 1.0-Inch BSI Stacked Sensor. This technology improves on traditional back-side illuminated sensors by increasing pixel-level light sensitivities. Additionally, there’s a dedicated DRAM memory chip attached to the sensor that provides 5x faster data throughput than the RX10, enabling up to 14 fps continuous shooting and an Anti-Distortion Shutter mode that tops out at 1/32,000 sec.

Fast Aperture All-In-One Zoom. While most all-in-one zooms require the sacrifice of even a halfway-decent aperture, the RX10 II boasts a stabilized 24-200mm (35mm equivalent) lens with constant f/2.8 aperture. That’s right, f/2.8 all the way through! It features seven aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and distortion, and the famous Carl Zeiss T* coating that produces rich, contrasty images.

Internal 4K Video. The RX10 II shoots UHD 4K video at up to 30 fps in XAVC S format (100 Mbps), utilizing full pixel readout with no line skipping or pixel binning. The increased data throughput from the integrated DRAM chip also enables extremely fast Full HD 1080p capture at up to 960 fps. There’s full manual exposure control, a built-in mic for stereo audio recording, a headphone jack for monitoring sound directly from the camera, and a micro HDMI connection for uncompressed capture via external recorder.

Built-In Electronic Viewfinder. The improved 0.39-inch, 2,359K-dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder provides 100% coverage with a live-view image preview. Additionally, the 3.0-inch 1,228K-dot tilting rear LCD is great for image capture and review.

Advanced Controls. Like the other models in Sony’s RX-series, the RX10 II offers manual control options for advanced users, as well as iAUTO mode for those who just want to pick up and shoot. There are seven control-function buttons that can be programmed to offer quick adjustments of forty different features, allowing reduced time spent in menus.

Built-In Wi-Fi. Allows wireless transmission of images as well as camera control with compatible smartphones and tablets.

Rugged Design. Largely unchanged from the RX10, the RX10 II features magnesium alloy top and front casings, and the camera’s dust- and moisture-resistant design even allows shooting in rugged outdoor environments. The camera records to SDHC/XC memory cards, and the rechargeable NP-FW50 battery is rated for about 360 shots per charge using the electronic viewfinder.

Please Note:

• Recording 100 Mbps 4K internally requires a U3 SDXC memory card.