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Designed to increase sensitivity in low-light conditions and reduce overall picture noise, the new Exmor R sensor in the RX100 II camera is the world’s first 1.0-type back illuminated sensor ever developed. It is approximately 40% more sensitive in dimly lit situations compared to the existing RX100 model. The powerful sensor is paired with an exceptional F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens to deliver exceptionally sharp, natural still images and Full HD video in any shooting condition – from bright daytime scenes to night-time landscapes and everything in between.
Additionally, the new RX100 II model is equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities and is also the first ever Sony camera to include NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, giving the extra convenience of instant, one-touch wireless transfer of content between devices. Its Smart Remote Control functionality lets users preview images and control shutter release directly from their connected phones or tablets.
A Multi Interface Shoe on the RX100 II model allows users to add optional accessories including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and clip-on LCD monitor. A Multi Terminal lets users add a shutter-release remote control.
The camera features a bright, detail-packed 3.0-type White Magic™ LCD display that tilts upwards (up to 84 degrees) and downwards (down to 45 degrees), giving shooters greater freedom to compose shots from overhead and low angles.
Additionally, the RX100 II model has expanded Full HD video capabilities with the addition of 24p shooting for cinematically styled movies. Other refinements include a step zoom function that lets users instantly choose any of five popular focal lengths for handy scene framing. Shooters can select 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm or 100mm focal lengths using the camera’s control ring, giving them an intuitive and fast alternative to zooming in and out.
Hello,
I know this is an older topic and camera, but I was wondering if anybody could tell me about the video record times with the RX100 MKII?
I would like to install the Open Memories Tweak and be able to record non-stop until the battery dies in 1080p60.
Do you know if the camera can do this or will it overheat?
Thanks for your input.
V1.10 firmware
This utility updates the camera firmware to version 1.10 and improves the vibration and noise of the lens during auto-focusing.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=DSCRX100M2&LOC=3#/downloadTab
RX100 II adds a tilting rear LCD screen, flash/accessory hot shoe, built-in Wi-Fi, and a backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor for improved low-light and high-ISO performance. Fast all-around performer with quick autofocus and virtually no shutter lag; New, multi-interface hotshoe for adding a strobe or optional electronic viewfinder. Really superb camera.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-rx100-ii/sony-rx100-iiA.HTM
The RX100 II earned an Extremely High rating in overall Image Quality at its lowest sensitivity setting of ISO 100—the same rating the RX100 got at its lowest setting of ISO 80. The resolution of both cameras drops one rating grade once you go beyond their respective minimum ISOs. Given that the sensor in the RX100 II is of a completely different architecture, we were surprised at how close the resolution numbers were. The RX100 II turned in 2280 lines per picture height at ISO 100, while its predecessor yielded 2270 lines at ISO 80. Through the ISO range the two cameras delivered virtually the same resolution: By ISO 6400, the RX100 II captured 1950 lines; the older camera, 1930 lines. The RX100 II lets you shoot at ISO 12,800, where it got 1900 lines, enough for a High rating; the older camera tops out at ISO 6400.
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2013/11/camera-test-sony-cyber-shot-rx100-ii-advanced-compact-camera
Another positive review.
Video sample - http://www.3dnews.ru/assets/external/illustrations/2013/11/07/776407/00001.MTS
Fuji X20 and Sony RX100 II both make excellent choices for advanced amateurs and even professionals looking for the perfect compact camera to carry around at all times
Thanks for the info @Vitaliy_Kiselev . Just a heads-up that the last weblink (dpreview) has a quote on it that renders it null. Without the quote it works fine.
The RX100 II image quality is incredible and a step up from the origional RX100. Dynamic range seems a little better than the predecessor, and the color and contrast has killer punch in Jpeg quality. The fact that Sony can get such killer image quality out of a 1″ sensor with 20mp density is amazing to me, honestly. I remember feeling the same way when I had my hands on the original Sony RX100.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cybershot-dsc-rx100-m2/
The RX100 II takes really nice pictures. RX100 II produces excellent JPEGs with good color rendition and detail. When you compare image quality from like-sized cameras, it's practically peerless.
The addition of Wi-Fi, outside of gains in image quality, is one of the most notable new features. Wireless sharing is a reliable and useful feature. Connecting a mobile device to the camera takes only a few moments. RX100 II is virtually untouchable in its compact camera class.
I got around to curating 800 clips down to 90 seconds of the better ones taken from my diving holiday. Some of these show how well the RX100 behaves underwater:
View at maximum resolution, you'll see a little rolling shutter but other than that its great for what it is.
Do you think the jittery pans are due to the camera or the export?
hi Vitaly, is it possible there'd be a hack for RX100 or RX100M2?
I do not know for now. May be.
hi Vitaly, is it possible there'd be a hack for RX100 or RX100M2?
I owned both RX100M2 and NEX-6 and I found that the aliasing and moire control is much more pleasant on the RX100 series, and I am more excited to see a hack from RX than the NEX camera for now.
We were already impressed with the RX100's image quality, but the new 20.2 megapixel sensor in the DSC-RX100 II provides even better results from ISO 100-3200, with only the faster settings of 6400 and 12800 suffering from a little too much noise and smearing of fine detail.
In addition to improving the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II's image quality, the addition of the multi interface shoe, multi terminal and built-in wi-fi/NFC make this the best connected and most versatile Sony camera to date.
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_cybershot_dsc_rx100_ii_review/
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