Sony RX1R II Specifications

By Mike Tomkins, William Brawley and Zig Weidelich · Posted 10/14/2015

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeFast 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 FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)200 shots
Battery Life, Video30 minutes
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp 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
Lens Mountn/a
LensCarl 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 Ratio1.00x
Aperture Rangef/2 - f/22
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range20 - 35 cm 7.9 - 13.8 in
Filter Thread49.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectYes
DxO Sensor Score97
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)25.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)13.9
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)3,204
Sensor ManufacturerSony Exmor R (BSI)
Effective Megapixels42.4
Sensor Format35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch4.51 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.0x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterOptional
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesMS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format14-bit RAW (uncompressed and compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG

Image Capture

Image Resolution7952 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 FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (uncompressed and compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second5.0

General

Size4.5 x 2.6 x 2.8 in. (113 x 65 x 72 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberRX1R II
Camera FormatMid-Sized
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$3299.99
Street Price$3,298.00
Date Available2015-11-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderEVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolution2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.74x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene 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 Timer2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)25600
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsISO 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 ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (60p/​60i/​50p/​50i/​30p/​25p/​24p) 1280x720 (120p/​100/​30p/​25p)
Movie File FormatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Movie File FormatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlNo
Built-in FlashNo
Flash ModesAuto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range Descriptionn/a
Max Flash Sync1/2000

Performance Timing

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 (manual focus)0.059 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.64
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.016 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)0.62
Startup Time1.5 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time1.0 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareFree downloads of Image Data Converter (Win only), PlayMemories Home, Capture One Express (for Sony)
OS CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS X

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantNo
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeThreaded cable release, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended)Multi Micro USB, Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCYes

Basic

Sensor size861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Weight17.9 oz (507 g) includes batteries