Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-RX10 II

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The top left of the camera features the mode dial, and the camera even features a sensor plane marking so you know where the sensor sits in the camera. The Sony multi-interface hotshoe means the camera is compatible with a number of Sony accessories. The RX10 II is powered by the same NP-FW50 rechargeable Lithium Ion battery as its predecessor. On a full charge it provides enough power for 400 shots if you’re exclusively using the Electronic viewfinder or 360 with the screen. Practically speaking, you’ll likely be using both so the figure will be somewhere in between those two numbers.

Wi-Fi (with NFC) is built-in. As with other Sony cameras, it's possible to copy images and videos to your iOS or Android device over Wi-Fi using the Sony PlayMemories Mobile app. Video transfer is limited to MP4 clips, but you can copy images shot in Raw over to your phone—they're converted to the JPG format that Android and iOS devices recognize on the fly.While it can’t quite match the Sony RX10 II’s maximum continuous shooting speed for full resolution JPEGS, the Lumix FX330 / FZ300 offers a wealth of continuous shooting options at lower resolutions. In addition to its 60fps Super high speed 3 megapixel mode it supports Panasonic’s 30fps 4K Photo modes which allow you to capture 8 Megapixel stills from 4K video. At its full 12 Megapixel resolution the FZ330 / FZ300 can manage a respectable 12fps.

Like its predecessor, the camerafeatures image stabilizationto assist in hand-held shooting. It also has an Anti Distortion Shutter mode, as well as a new top shutter speed of 1/32,000 sec. One big upgrade comes in the form of a new electronic viewfinder, sporting 2.36M-dots, as oppose to the 1.44M dots of its predecessor. However, while the RX10 III and RX10 IV share broadly the same physical appearance (other than the addition of a touchscreen on the rear), the main changes are to the inside, with vast improvements made to the speed and accuracy of the autofocus system, increased continuous shooting of up to 24 frames per second, and added connectivity with Bluetooth. Slow-motion video capture is also available. Sony calls the mode HFR (High Frame Rate), and is serious enough about the feature to give it its own position on the mode dial. You can set it for 240fps, 480fps, or 960fps capture, which can be saved at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps. This lets you capture video at anywhere from 1/4-speed to 1/40-speed. All of the video is output to a 1080p MP4 file, but quality does drop noticeably when capturing at 960fps.

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The Sony RX10is one of my favourite cameras of recent years, and a triumph of substance over marketing spin. Its headline specs weren’t particularly attention-grabbing, but the combination of a generously proportioned 1in sensor and a 24-200mm zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture was an inspired choice for high image quality in a wide range of shooting conditions. The handsome magnesium alloy body, elegant controls, fast performance and superb video features all contributed to an extremely impressive camera. And there’s now another plus to the Sony way of doing things. In a welcome update, the RX10 II can now shoot when connected to an external USB power source. Powering-up earlier models would temporarily ignore any connected power sources, but now you can use them to keep shooting when your battery is low – great for extended filming or timelapse shooting. This capability was one of the hidden upgrades in the Mark II Alpha A7 series and I’m very glad to see it here as well on the RX100 IV. This means that, right now, you can buy all four iterations of the RX10, from the original to the latest RX10 Mark IV.

The Sony RX10 II is available to buy now at Park Cameras both in store & online, as is the Sony RX10 III. The improved video capabilities allow the RX10 II to directly compete with Panasonic’s FZ1000 (which offers 4K video albeit with Sony’s previous generation 1in sensor) and of course an increasing number of other models which also now offer 4k with alternative sensors. Indeed one of the more interesting rivals is the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 which may employ a much smaller 1/2.3in sensor, but in turn delivers a longer zoom range at a lower price, and still with 4k video recording. While the RX10 II and FZ330 / FZ300 are aimed at different price points, they arrived for testing at the same time, so we thought it would be interesting to pitch them head to head to see what difference the sensor size and optical range made in practice. Read my full review to discover which of these two bridge superzooms is the best option for you. The are some big physical changes between the RX10 II and the RX10 III, with minor changes to the internal workings and image quality, which makes the primary difference between the two cameras the added reach from the significantly longer focal length lens.Very soon, I decided I would use two RX10's so that both produced closely matched colours and quality. At about this time, Sony released the RX10 iii with a 600mm (equivalent) zoom, so I was initially tempted to go for that until I discovered it didn't have a built in ND filter. Es sollte eine Kamera werden die 4K Videos kann und Photos in sehr guter Qualtät macht. Da ich viel in der Natur beim Bergsteigen ect. unterwegs bin sollte es keine mit Wechselobjektiven werden, da ich keine Lust habe diese immer mit zu schleppen. Sie sollte Staub und Feuchtigkeitsgeschützt sein, und natürlich nicht zu schwer. whatever the impression u had of my comment, u could let it just pass, especially if it didn't hurt ur feelings!

So in my tests the RX10 II essentially delivered the quoted speed for JPEGs, and just over 8fps for RAW. The burst length on the Sony is very usable too, allowing you to shoot at any speed and quality for at least three seconds, and for as long as you have memory remaining for JPEGs at 5.67fps. The FZ1000 II is a speedy, responsive point-and-shoot. There is a slight delay, about 1.3 seconds, between turning it on and snapping your first shot, but it's in line with other electronic viewfinder cameras, including interchangeable lens models. Also impressive: the cameras massive buffer. Even when shooting Raw+JPEG in Spd. Priority Cont. mode, the camera was able to fire off 28 frames before hitting a buffer. As I’ve mentioned, the RX10 II also features a built-in ND filter that soaks-up three stops of light. This is useful for deploying larger apertures in bright conditions without resorting to faster shutter speeds which aren’t optimal for motion. Aperture, focal length and distance from the subject are three factors that determine depth of field, the fourth one is the size of the sensor and this is where the Sony RX10 II with its larger 1 inch sensor scores over the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300. All other things being equal you should in theory be able to achieve shallower depth of field with the RX10 II than the FZ330 / FZ300 at the same focal length and subject distance. So how much of a difference does the RX10 II’s sensor make in practice?Set to Fine JPEG and the normal Continuous mode, the RX10 II fired-off 70 frames in 11.04 seconds for a speed of 6.34fps and the camera seemed happy to keep shooting. Set to Speed Priority, it rattled-off 50 Fine JPEGs in 3.43 seconds for a rate of 14.57fps, before then slowing down to a still fairly respectable 4fps. If you don’t have NFC, or for some reason it doesn’t work (on iPhones NFC won’t work in this context as it’s reserved exclusively for Apply Pay), you’ll need to connect to the RX10 II’s Wifi network manually. First go to the Wireless section and choose the option to Send to Smartphone. This then gives you the choice of either selecting the desired image on the camera, or browsing the camera’s memory using your handset. Selecting either configures the RX100 IV as a Wifi access point which your phone needs to connect to. Next you’ll need to fire-up the PlayMemories app on your phone and connect to the camera. The lens includes optical stabilization, which does a good job for the most part. I did notice some modest shake here and there when zoomed all the way in, but telephoto video is very difficult to keep steady when recording without a tripod. Great Results, but Not All-Weather