Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Mark II

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Mark II is the world’s smallest full-frame camera, a large-sensor fixed-lens compact built for photographers who want uncompromising full-frame image quality in a body that genuinely fits in a coat pocket.

At the core of the RX1R II is a 42.4MP back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0mm), the same sensor used in the Sony a7R II, paired with Sony’s BIONZ X processor and a native ISO range of 100-25600, expandable to 50-102400. A world-first variable optical low-pass filter lets photographers switch the anti-aliasing effect on or off depending on the subject, balancing moiré suppression against maximum resolving detail. Autofocus uses a hybrid system combining 399 on-sensor phase-detection points with 25 contrast-detection points, delivering notably faster focus acquisition than the original RX1R.

The fixed lens is a ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2, built from 8 elements in 7 groups (including 3 aspherical elements, one doubling as the anti-aliasing element), with a 9-blade iris diaphragm. A Macro switching ring on the lens barrel extends maximum magnification from 0.15x in standard mode to 0.26x in macro mode, with a normal focus range down to 24cm or a macro range as close as 14cm.

Continuous shooting reaches 5fps, and the mechanical leaf shutter offers speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second, with Bulb mode available in Manual exposure. Video capability includes Full HD 1080p recording at up to 60p, supporting MPEG-4, AVCHD, and XAVC S formats, with XAVC S bit rates up to 50Mbps.

Handling centers on a pop-up, retractable 2.36-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (100% coverage, 0.74x magnification) along with a 3.0-inch, 1,228,800-dot tilting Xtra Fine TFT LCD, adjustable up roughly 109 degrees and down approximately 41 degrees. The camera does not include a built-in flash, instead supporting external flash via its hot shoe with off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync, and wireless modes. Connectivity includes built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for wireless image transfer and remote control via a smartphone.

Build quality centers on a compact metal body measuring approximately 113 x 65 x 72mm and weighing approximately 507g, though notably without weather sealing, a touchscreen, or in-body image stabilization. Battery life is rated at approximately 220 shots per charge (CIPA, LCD). As a fixed-lens camera, the RX1R II has no interchangeable lens mount.

Key Features
– 42.4MP back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with BIONZ X processor
– ISO 100-25600 (expandable to 50-102400)
– World’s first variable optical low-pass filter
– Hybrid autofocus: 399 phase-detection points plus 25 contrast-detection points
– Fixed ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens (8 elements in 7 groups)
– Macro switching ring (0.15x standard / 0.26x macro magnification)
– Up to 5fps continuous shooting
– Mechanical leaf shutter, 30 sec to 1/4000 sec, with Bulb mode
– Full HD 1080p video up to 60p (MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S up to 50Mbps)
– Pop-up, retractable 2.36M-dot OLED EVF (100% coverage, 0.74x magnification)
– 3.0″ 1,228,800-dot tilting Xtra Fine LCD
– No built-in flash; external flash via hot shoe
– Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
– No weather sealing, touchscreen, or in-body image stabilization
– Approximately 220 shots per charge (CIPA, LCD)
– Compact metal body (approximately 507g)
– Fixed-lens design (no interchangeable lens mount)