Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX1R II

63 reviews

Nov, 2024

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performance (34)
portability (30)
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lens (15)
usability (13)

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battery (13)
stabilizer (2)
low-light (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX1R II. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the usability and lens are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback. The low light performance and image stabilizer get negative opinions. There are some mixed views about the zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX1R II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX1R II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX1R II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and lens. The performance and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the low light performance and size. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Sony RX1R II review

Sony's RX1R II is one of the best compact cameras money can buy

The RX1R II is an amazing camera with its 42.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, variable OLPF, built-in EVF, compact size, and f/2.0 35mm prime lens. However, it’s still a $3,300 point-and-shoot, and as sophisticated as it is, it’s a lot of money (although...

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II puts an incredible high-resolution full-frame image sensor and fixed lens into a form factor that's almost pocket friendly.

Compact design. Full-frame 42-megapixel image sensor. Sharp 35mm f/2 lens. Excellent picture quality. Variable OLPF filter. Integrated pop-up EVF. Tilting rear display. 1080p120 video. Wi-Fi.

Lens shows some barrel distortion. Limited battery life. Doesn't include external battery charger. Uncomfortable focus select switch. Omits flash.

Conclusions It's easy to call the RX1R II one of the best full-frame compacts on the market—it doesn't have a lot of competition. But one shouldn't understate just how far cameras have come when you see how much power Sony has put into such a small...

Feb, 2016

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II review

The Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II is a full-frame, 42MP compact camera with a fixed 35mm F2 lens. The successor to the 24MP RX1R, the Mark II inherits a lot of technology from Sony's flagship a7R II mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Carey Rose , Samuel Spencer (dpreview.com)

Ultra-compact: Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II review

There's no denying the appeal of Sony's RX1R II. It promises high-resolution full-frame image quality that's bolstered by an impressive autofocus system, reasonable depth-of-field control from its 35mm F2 lens and a compact form factor that encourages...

The Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II is the latest in the company's line of compact, fixed-lens full-frame digital cameras. It inherits the same basic body shape and ZEISS 35mm F2 lens as its predecessors, the RX1 and RX1R, but almost everything beneath the...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony packs even more power into its RX1R II full-frame compact camera

Useful new technology and features make this update to Sony's full-frame compacts look mighty tempting.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony RX100 II: Expensive, but worth it

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II delivers excellent photos, speedy performance, and a broad feature set in an attractive, compact package.

The ; delivers excellent photos, speedy performance, and a broad feature set in an attractive, compact package.

The camera tends to clip bright highlights more than we typically see, and the slippery body lacks a grip. Plus, the lack of a manually triggered macro mode might put off some fans of close-up photography.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II's combination of looks, speed, flexibility, and photo quality makes it a great choice for enthusiasts who can afford the price tag.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-RX1RM2

Sony has updated their popular RX-series of powerful Cyber-shot cameras, with the all new RX1R II (model DSC-RX1RMK2). This model builds upon the DSC-RX1R form 2013, with some notable upgrades.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R II advanced digital camera : The RX1R II body is the first in Sony's acclaimed RX line of compact cameras to feature Fast Hybrid AF capabilities. The camera's sensor features 399 focal-plane phase-detection AF points that cover about 45% of...

New for the RX1 series, the Sony RX1R II has a built-in retractable XGA OLED Tru-Finder that pops up and down with simple one-push operation. The viewfinder features ZEISS T* coating and four glass elements, including two aspherical lenses, that work...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Sony RX1R II Premium Compact camera

Sony RX1R II full-frame digital camera : Sony has recently introduced the latest addition to their acclaimed Cyber-shot RX compact camera line, the full-frame RX1R II (model: Sony DSC-RX1RM2). Joining the original Sony RX1 and RX1R cameras in the...

Another unique benefit of the new camera is its fixed lens design, which allows the positioning of its sensor and lens to be precisely adjusted to maximise all benefits of the sensor’s extremely high resolution. The closer the two components are to one...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Review

Sony's latest fixed lens full-frame compact camera, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II, was announced towards the end of 2015. It features a 42.4 million pixel sensor - the same as the one in the Sony A7R II compact system camera. A world's first “variable...

Cameras like this which have a high price tag and limited functionality will naturally only appeal to a few photographers. The RX1R was aimed at a pretty small area of the market, and the same is true here of the Mark II version. While it’s true that...

Feb, 2016

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