Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Review
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II ($1,299.99) is an update to one of our favorite premium superzoom cameras, the RX10 ( at Amazon) . Like its predecessor, it sports a 20-megapixel 1-inch image sensor and a fixed 24-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens. Its body is largely unchanged, although the EVF has been improved, and the video system has been upgraded substantially—the new camera supports extreme slow motion capture at 1080p and standard video capture at 4K resolution. We're not rating it as highly as the RX10, which remains on the market for a signigicantly lower price and is still our Editors' Choice. There's also more competition in the space now—the Panasonic FZ1000 ($797.00 at Amazon) offers similar image quality and double the zoom range. But if you put an emphasis on video capture, it might make sense to spend some more and get the RX10 II.
Design and FeaturesFrom a physical perspective, the RX10 II ( at Amazon) is a near clone of the original RX10. It measures 3.5 by 5.1 by 4 inches...
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II premium superzoom offers serious video upgrades, but it's priced a bit higher than it should be.
Sharp f/2.8 zoom lens; 1-inch image sensor; Very fast autofocus; 12.5fps burst shooting; Tilting rear display; Excellent EVF; Solid control layout; Wi-Fi and NFC; High-def slow-motion mode; 4K recording
Autofocus inconsistent in HFR mode; Shorter zoom range than others in this class; External battery charger not included; Pricey