TECH REVIEW Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II
PRICE 42,990
SPECIFICATIONS 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS sensor, F1.8 Carl Zeiss lens (3.6x optical zoom), optical image stabilisation, built in flash, hotshoe, WiFi, NFC, 3-inch tilting LCD, 1080p video, RAW, 281 grams Excellent low light results, RAW support, high quality 1080p video, custom controls, sharp LCD
PRICE 42,990
SPECIFICATIONS 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS sensor, F1.8 Carl Zeiss lens (3.6x optical zoom), optical image stabilisation, built in flash, hotshoe, WiFi, NFC, 3-inch tilting LCD, 1080p video, RAW, 281 grams Excellent low light results, RAW support, high quality 1080p video, custom controls, sharp LCD
Expensive, limited zoom, many
cheaper DSLR and large sensor compact cam competitors around
Sony calls the RX100 II a professional compact and it’s easy to see why. It exudes quality and packs some serious imaging muscle: a 1-inch CMOS sensor (several times larger than most compact cameras), Carl Zeiss lens with a super-wide f1.8 aperture to let in more light, optical image stabilisation and Sony’s Bionz image processor. As you would expect then, the RX100 II is a camera for someone who wants high-quality, DSLR-like photos from a camera that fits in a trouser pocket. There are a few differences between this and the older RX100 — this one has a back illuminated sensor for better low light photos, WiFi for smartphone transfer, a standard hotshoe that accepts any type of flashgun/video light and a tilting LCD. Not enough for existing RX100 owners to upgrade, but it’s worth pointing out to buyers considering both of them that the RX100 is available much cheaper at 34,900. The interface is neatly arranged, with all the controls you need falling intuitively to hand. The lens ring (and many other controls) can be customised to suit your needs. Under most conditions and with very little practice, the RX100 II will deliver impressive results, every time. It also has very low noise, even at ISO 3200. Battery life is an impressive 300 shots. Downsides were the cramped buttons and lack of viewfinder — but it’s a small camera, so we can forgive these follies somewhat. If you’re willing to spend the extra cash for a compact camera with great quality photos, there are quite a few options now. Sony has their own NEX-5RL ( 39,990 with 16-50mm lens). We also like Canon’s EOS M, which is a lot cheaper than the RX100 II, has a larger APS-C sensor and is compatible with a wide range of Canon (and third-party) EF & EF-S lenses by using a small ring adapter.
HITESH RAJ BHAGAT
ET130826
Sony calls the RX100 II a professional compact and it’s easy to see why. It exudes quality and packs some serious imaging muscle: a 1-inch CMOS sensor (several times larger than most compact cameras), Carl Zeiss lens with a super-wide f1.8 aperture to let in more light, optical image stabilisation and Sony’s Bionz image processor. As you would expect then, the RX100 II is a camera for someone who wants high-quality, DSLR-like photos from a camera that fits in a trouser pocket. There are a few differences between this and the older RX100 — this one has a back illuminated sensor for better low light photos, WiFi for smartphone transfer, a standard hotshoe that accepts any type of flashgun/video light and a tilting LCD. Not enough for existing RX100 owners to upgrade, but it’s worth pointing out to buyers considering both of them that the RX100 is available much cheaper at 34,900. The interface is neatly arranged, with all the controls you need falling intuitively to hand. The lens ring (and many other controls) can be customised to suit your needs. Under most conditions and with very little practice, the RX100 II will deliver impressive results, every time. It also has very low noise, even at ISO 3200. Battery life is an impressive 300 shots. Downsides were the cramped buttons and lack of viewfinder — but it’s a small camera, so we can forgive these follies somewhat. If you’re willing to spend the extra cash for a compact camera with great quality photos, there are quite a few options now. Sony has their own NEX-5RL ( 39,990 with 16-50mm lens). We also like Canon’s EOS M, which is a lot cheaper than the RX100 II, has a larger APS-C sensor and is compatible with a wide range of Canon (and third-party) EF & EF-S lenses by using a small ring adapter.
HITESH RAJ BHAGAT
ET130826
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