Sony Cyber-Shot DSC RX10 Mark II

24 - 200 mm, 20.20 Mpx, 1"

Product details

New creative possibilities with super-realistic 4K:

Sony's popular RX10 II camera with a wide zoom range offers an outstanding innovation for photo and movie recording - the world's first multi-layer CMOS image sensor (type 1.0) with attached memory. It lets you capture stunning 4K movies, up to 40x slow motion, spectacular photos and more. Enter a new world of super realistic photography.

Recordings with breathtaking speed

Welcome to the world of high-speed recording. Enjoy slow-motion shots that were previously only possible with professional cameras, exciting action scenes without distortion and shots in bright light conditions. Discover new possibilities with shutter speeds of 1/32,000 seconds and look forward to wonderful results.

World's first multilayer CMOS sensor (type 1.0) with DRAM chip

Thanks to the innovative image sensor, you can enjoy new top-class features previously only available on professional cameras, including up to 40x Super Slow Motion (slow motion)4 and Anti-Distortion Shutter.

4K recordings with high precision

Experience high-precision 4K1 2 recordings with minimal distortion. The professional XAVC-S codec1 delivers beautiful high bit-rate images, while full pixel readout without pixel binning ensures outstanding resolution. Enjoy super-realistic movies with cinema-like detail and clarity.

New perspectives at 40x slow motion

With the extremely high refresh rate of up to 960 frames per second7 , a recording function that was previously found mainly on professional cameras, you can capture brief movements that are barely visible to the human eye in super slow motion4. Choose from various settings for moving subjects.

A world of miracles triggered with 1/32,000 sec.

The extremely fast Anti-Distortion Shutter with up to 1/32,000 sec. enables the detection of extremely fast movements without image distortion due to rolling shutter effects.

Unrestricted recording in bright light conditions

The fast Anti-Distortion Shutter is suitable for a wide range of shooting situations up to EV 198, allowing you to capture images even in very bright lighting conditions - even with background blur.

Fast, intelligent AF with up to 0.09 seconds Precise and responsive when it counts

The RX10 II features fast, intelligent autofocus with precise high-speed contrast detection. The optimised effective alignment between lens and controller ensures even faster response times.

Impressive recording perspectives

With the powerful ZEIssVario-Sonnar T* lens with a constant aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range, you'll enjoy razor-sharp images in every scene. The impressive clarity of the lens turns your pictures into real works of art.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
14 FPS
Camera type
Bridge camera
Camera equipment
Lens built-in
Wireless transmission
NFC, 
Wi-Fi
Aperture
f/2.8
Image sensor format
1"
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Item number
5069431

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
DSCRX10M2.CE3
Release date
19.8.2015

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Metal
Specific material description
Magnesium

Application range

Scene mode
Landscape, 
Night, 
Night Portrait, 
Portrait, 
Sports, 
Sunset
Scope of application
Sports, 
Travel photography

Camera properties

Camera type
Bridge camera
Camera equipment
Lens built-in
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
NFC, 
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated, 
Hot shoe
White balance
Automatic, 
Preferences, 
Special setting
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE, 
Aperture priority AE, 
Auto, 
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 3EV in 1/3 steps
Self-timer delay
10 s, 
2 s, 
5 s
Flash modes
Auto, 
Flash Off, 
Flash on, 
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
20.20 Mpx
Image resolution
5472 x 3648 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
1"
Image sensor size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
Crop factor
1.50
Supported page ratios
16:9
Min. ISO sensitivity
64
Max. ISO Sensitivity
25600

Camera lens properties

Min. aperture opening
f/2.8
Max. aperture
f/2.8
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal length
24 - 200 mm
Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Optical zoom
8.30 x
Lens equipment
Filter thread, 
Image stabilisation
Filter thread
62 mm

Objective 2 properties

Optical zoom
8.30 x
Filter thread
62 mm

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
1228800 Pixels
Display functions
Tilt and swivel

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
2359296 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Minimum focus distance
3 cm
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Autofocus areas
25 x

Performance

Shutter speed
4 - 1/2000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/32000 s
Continuous shooting mode
14 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Max. refresh rate
30p
Max. frame rate
Full HD (120fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
Memory Stick Duo, 
Memory Stick Micro M2, 
Memory Stick Pro Duo, 
microSD, 
microSDHC, 
microSDXC, 
SD, 
SDHC, 
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG, 
RAW
Video file formats
AVCHD, 
mp4, 
XAVC S

Durability

Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
3.5mm headphones, 
3.5mm microphone, 
Micro HDMI (Type D), 
USB 2.0

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated, 
USB power delivery
Battery type
NP-FW50

Battery properties

Power capacity
7.50 Wh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Eyepiece cup, 
Hot shoe toe, 
Lens cap, 
Lens hood, 
Manual, 
Micro USB cable, 
Power supply, 
Rechargeable battery, 
Shoulder strap

Product dimensions

Width
129 mm
Length
102 mm
Height
88 mm
Weight
813 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Nikon
    1 %
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 3.Canon
    1.2 %
  • 4.Fujifilm
    1.7 %
  • 5.OM System
    1.8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Kodak
    5 days
  • 5.Nikon
    6 days
  • 6.Sony
    9 days
  • 7.Olympus
    13 days
  • 7.Panasonic
    13 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Fujifilm
    4.6 %
  • 7.Easypix
    4.7 %
  • 7.Sony
    4.7 %
  • 9.Nikon
    5.5 %
  • 10.Panasonic
    5.7 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good92/100
Very good88/100
Rank 1 out of 3Stiftung WarentestHoch­wertige Kompakt­kameras: Das Drei­gestirnReleaseNovember 2015

Ausgesprochen gute, wetterfeste Kompaktkamera. Für höchste Ansprüche (fast sehr gut). Mit sehr gutem elektronischen Sucher, manuellen Funktionen und Netzwerkfunktion. Besonders gut im Sehtest. Sehr guter Monitor zum Klappen, schnelle Kamera, grundlegende Handgriffe funktionieren sehr einfach, viele Extras und Funktionen. Nachteile: dick und sehr schwer, sehr teuer.

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Very good93/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseOctober 2015
  • PositiveLichtstarkes 8,3fach-Zoom
  • PositiveUltra-HD und Zeitlupen
  • PositiveRasanter Autofokus und schnelle Serienaufnahme
  • PositiveSpritzwasser-geschütztes Gehäuse
  • PositiveDetailtreue und Kantenschärfe hoch
  • NegativeWenig Neues für Fotografen
Very good96/100
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dkamera.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2015
  • PositiveDie Kamera liegt durch den Handgriff gut und sicher in der Hand
  • PositiveZweites Kontrolldisplay auf der Ob
  • PositiveExzellente Bildqualität bei niedrigen und mittleren ISO-Werten (für eine Bridgekamera)
  • PositiveSehr gute Bildqualität selbst bei höheren ISO-Werten (für eine Bridgekamera)
  • PositiveSehr gutes 8,3-fach-Zoomobjektiv mit einer durchgängigen Offenblende von F2,8 ...
  • Positive... und einer für diesen Brennweitenbereich guten Abbildungsleistung