Sony RX1R II Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony RX1 RX1 vs RX1R II
Successor:
General
Model Number:	RX1R II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$3299.99
Street Price:	$3,298.00
Date Available:	2015-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	17.9 oz (507 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.5 x 2.6 x 2.8 in. (113 x 65 x 72 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R (BSI)
Effective Megapixels:	42.4
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.51 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	97
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	25.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,204
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7952 x 5304 (42.2 MP, 3:2), 7072 x 5304 (37.5 MP, 4:3), 7952 x 4472 (35.6 MP, 16:9), 5296 x 5296 (28.0 MP, 1:1), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3440 x 3440 (11.8 MP, 1:1), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3536 x 2656 (9.4 MP, 4:3), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (uncompressed and compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35mm
Focal Length (actual):	35mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2 - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	20 - 35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in
Filter Thread:	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom, 1.4x/2.0x Digital Teleconverter, up to 6.2x Smart digital zoom at lower resolutions
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection/contrast-detection): Wide (399 points for PDAF, 25 points for CDAF), Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expand Flexible Spot, Lock-on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expand Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.74x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50-102400), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits); Multi Frame NR: 100-102400 (1 EV steps), Auto (100-102400 with selectable upper/lower limits)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur; Panorama; Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (uncompressed and compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Multi Micro USB, Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.64
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	24
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	23
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	22
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.059 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.016 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	200 shots
Battery Life, Video:	30 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Free downloads of Image Data Converter (Win only), PlayMemories Home, Capture One Express (for Sony)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: