Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M2

The noble-rounder can now 4K video and super slow motion

With the RX10 Sony was able to establish a convincing bridge camera market. The successor to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II sees her confusingly similar to the innovations put rather inside the noble magnesium housing. These include a new sensor which ensures fast images, and 4K video and a super-slow-motion function.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M2


New sensor provides plenty of speed

One of the technical innovations is the 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor with 20 megapixels. It has its own storage unit, which images are to be read faster. Thanks to an electronic shutter, the fastest shutter speed is only 1 / 32,000 seconds. Also impressive is the continuous shooting speed: Proud 14 frames per second are possible according to Sony, however, aperture and focus are not adjusted in this mode.

4k video and super slow motion

Not only images the RX10-II is particularly fast. In super slow motion mode manages the camera video recording with up to 1000 frames per second (PAL), which is a 40-fold deceleration is achieved.

Also on board is a 4K video mode. During the 4K video recording, it is possible to shoot images with a resolution of 16 megapixels. Unlike equipped with the same sensor and processor Sony RX100 IV, the RX10 II 4K clips can hold just under 30 minutes. The much smaller RX100-IV needed a break after about 5 minutes since overheating threatens.

Flexible lens and professional service

The lens is made by ZEISS and offers a 8.3-times zoom. Converted into small format a focal length range of 24 - 200 mm, covered what the photographer is a great deal of flexibility. Here, the lens over the entire zoom range provides a good lens speed of F2.8.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M2


The operation has hardly changed compared to its predecessor. A lens ring can be assigned various functions, but also be used for focusing. In addition, a ring for fast aperture selection is available. A shoulder display showing the most important settings at a glance, reminiscent of professional SLRs.

Per-Fi can be the camera with a smartphone or tablet and then connect remotely. Devices that support NFC must only be kept close to the camera, to establish a connection.

The housing with outdoor qualities

The technology sits in a premium quality chassis, which is protected with seals against splashing water. can take pictures underwater is thus not, however, the camera can be used safely in the outdoor sector, although there could be times moist something. The dimensions are 129 x 88 x 102 millimeters thus passes the RX10 II almost approach the dimensions of a small DSLR. And the weight of 813 grams has nothing to do with compact class.

It does not differ from its predecessor. but was Revision of electronic OLED viewfinder that now provides an XGA resolution, indicating details fine.
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