Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II
The Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II is a tiny, ultra-rugged 1-inch sensor camera built for extreme conditions and creative rigging. At just 132 grams and 59mm wide, it's crushproof to 440 pounds, shockproof to 6.5 feet, waterproof to 33 feet without a housing, and dustproof to IP6X standards. The addition of a 1.5-inch tilting screen that flips up 180 degrees for selfies or down 90 degrees is a key upgrade over the original RX0, making it more practical for vlogging and solo shooting. The ZEISS Tessar T* lens is fixed at 24mm equivalent with an f/4 aperture, and reviewers consistently praise its sharpness.
Internal 4K video at 30p and up to 100 Mbps, plus Full HD at 120p and super slow motion up to 960 fps, make this a versatile tool for action and creative content. S-Log2 and picture profiles expand dynamic range, while electronic stabilization helps smooth handheld footage. The 1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor delivers 15.3 megapixels for stills, with up to 16 fps burst shooting. Battery life is modest at around 240 shots or 60 minutes of continuous video, and the fixed f/4 aperture limits low-light flexibility. The tiny rear screen and lack of optical zoom won't suit everyone, but for creators who need a compact, tough camera that can shoot internal 4K in punishing environments, the RX0 II delivers where most action cams and smartphones can't.
- Extremely rugged build (waterproof to 33 feet, crushproof to 440 pounds, shockproof to 6.5 feet)
- Sharp ZEISS 24mm lens with excellent image quality from 1-inch sensor
- 180-degree flip-up screen for selfies and vlogging
- Internal 4K recording plus Full HD at 120p and super slow motion up to 960 fps
- Tiny, lightweight form factor (132g) ideal for rigging and tight spaces
- Fixed f/4 aperture limits low-light performance
- Small 1.5-inch rear screen with low resolution (230k dots)
- Modest battery life (240 shots or 60 minutes continuous video)
- No optical zoom, single focal length only
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It boasts a crushproof, shockproof, and waterproof design and has a small tilt-out screen that can flip up 180° for selfies and vlogs or down 90° for high- ...
With the RX0 II being waterproof down to 10m, you won't need a dedicated housing to protect it from water intake. In use, water glides right off ...
+ Pros · Very compact, tough, and waterproof · Zeiss lens gives sharp images · 4K video recording · FullHD video at upto 120fps · High-speed ...
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About this product
Flip screen, internal 4K.
Specs
- Usb
- Multi/Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1
- Card Slot
- microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
- Mic Input
- 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Battery
- NP-BJ1 (3.7 V, 700 mAh)
- Waterproof
- 10 m (33 ft), IPX8 equivalent
- Battery Life
- Approx. 240 shots, Approx. 120 min (stills), Approx. 60 min (continuous movie)
- Weight Grams
- 132 g (with battery and microSD card), 117 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 59.0 x 40.5 x 35.0 mm
- Optical Zoom
- None
- Aperture Range
- f/4.0
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24 mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 20 cm
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit internal, 10-bit external via HDMI
- Log Profiles
- S-Log2
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 (4K)
- Hfr Mode
- Up to 960 fps (NTSC) or 1000 fps (PAL)
- Dustproof
- IP6X equivalent
- Lens Type
- ZEISS Tessar T* (6 elements in 6 groups, 6 aspheric)
- Processor
- BIONZ X
- Crushproof
- 200 kgf (440 lbf)
- Shockproof
- 2.0 m (6.5 ft), MIL-STD810G Method 516.7
- Color Space
- sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Hdmi Output
- Micro HDMI, 4:2:2 uncompressed
- Angle Of View
- 84 degrees
- Shutter Speed
- 1/4 to 1/32000 s (electronic)
- Autofocus Type
- Contrast-detection AF
- Iso Range Still
- ISO 80-12800 (expandable), 125-12800 (auto)
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 125-12800
- Picture Profiles
- PP1-PP7 (S-Log2, Cine1-2, ITU709)
- Recording Formats
- XAVC S, AVCHD
- Actual Focal Length
- 7.9 mm
- Continuous Shooting
- 16 fps (speed priority), 3.5 fps (continuous)
- Exposure Compensation
- +/- 3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
- Sensor Size
- 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- 1.0-type Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor
- Effective Megapixels
- 15.3 MP
- Rear Screen
- 1.5-inch, 230,400 dots, 180 degree tilting LCD
- Stabilization
- Electronic SteadyShot (for movie)
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