
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX0 II Digital Camera
The technical details behind this camera The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is an ultra-compact camera with a 1.0-type Exmore RS CMOS sensor, a ZEISS Tessar T* lens, and 4K capability. You can easily tilt the LCD monitor for perfect selfies and equip it with a shooting grip and an external microphone. It also allows continuous shooting and has an anti-distortion shutter for speeds up to 1/32,000 sec. It is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof up to 2 metres, and crushproof up to 200kgs. Shoot with stability Handheld shooting is no longer a problem, thanks to its image stabilisation capability. This electronic image stabilisation feature provides steady and stable footage when doing video shoots. Capture with creativity The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is equipped with an Eye AF feature that automatically detects the eye of the subject and focuses it. This feature allows users to shoot portrait-worthy shots. Moreover, this camera can also do a slow-motion shooting of up to 960fps/ 1000 fps. Switch to your style The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip features customisable keys so you can easily choose your shooting style. This smart feature provides fast and easy access to your setting. This feature-rich camera is adventure-ready and is built to be your shooting compaction whenever and wherever. You can use it during fun days or rainy days. It can even fit your back pocket. This camera might be small, but it works wonders.
The technical details behind this camera The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is an ultra-compact camera with a 1.0-type Exmore RS CMOS sensor, a ZEISS Tessar T* lens, and 4K capability. You can easily tilt the LCD monitor for perfect selfies and equip it with a shooting grip and an external microphone. It also allows continuous shooting and has an anti-distortion shutter for speeds up to 1/32,000 sec. It is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof up to 2 metres, and crushproof up to 200kgs. Shoot with stability Handheld shooting is no longer a problem, thanks to its image stabilisation capability. This electronic image stabilisation feature provides steady and stable footage when doing video shoots. Capture with creativity The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is equipped with an Eye AF feature that automatically detects the eye of the subject and focuses it. This feature allows users to shoot portrait-worthy shots. Moreover, this camera can also do a slow-motion shooting of up to 960fps/ 1000 fps. Switch to your style The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip features customisable keys so you can easily choose your shooting style. This smart feature provides fast and easy access to your setting. This feature-rich camera is adventure-ready and is built to be your shooting compaction whenever and wherever. You can use it during fun days or rainy days. It can even fit your back pocket. This camera might be small, but it works wonders.
The technical details behind this camera The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is an ultra-compact camera with a 1.0-type Exmore RS CMOS sensor, a ZEISS Tessar T* lens, and 4K capability. You can easily tilt the LCD monitor for perfect selfies and equip it with a shooting grip and an external microphone. It also allows continuous shooting and has an anti-distortion shutter for speeds up to 1/32,000 sec. It is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof up to 2 metres, and crushproof up to 200kgs. Shoot with stability Handheld shooting is no longer a problem, thanks to its image stabilisation capability. This electronic image stabilisation feature provides steady and stable footage when doing video shoots. Capture with creativity The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is equipped with an Eye AF feature that automatically detects the eye of the subject and focuses it. This feature allows users to shoot portrait-worthy shots. Moreover, this camera can also do a slow-motion shooting of up to 960fps/ 1000 fps. Switch to your style The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip features customisable keys so you can easily choose your shooting style. This smart feature provides fast and easy access to your setting. This feature-rich camera is adventure-ready and is built to be your shooting compaction whenever and wherever. You can use it during fun days or rainy days. It can even fit your back pocket. This camera might be small, but it works wonders.
The technical details behind this camera The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is an ultra-compact camera with a 1.0-type Exmore RS CMOS sensor, a ZEISS Tessar T* lens, and 4K capability. You can easily tilt the LCD monitor for perfect selfies and equip it with a shooting grip and an external microphone. It also allows continuous shooting and has an anti-distortion shutter for speeds up to 1/32,000 sec. It is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof up to 2 metres, and crushproof up to 200kgs. Shoot with stability Handheld shooting is no longer a problem, thanks to its image stabilisation capability. This electronic image stabilisation feature provides steady and stable footage when doing video shoots. Capture with creativity The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip is equipped with an Eye AF feature that automatically detects the eye of the subject and focuses it. This feature allows users to shoot portrait-worthy shots. Moreover, this camera can also do a slow-motion shooting of up to 960fps/ 1000 fps. Switch to your style The Sony DSC-RX0M2 Ultra-Compact Digital Compact Camera w/ Bonus Grip features customisable keys so you can easily choose your shooting style. This smart feature provides fast and easy access to your setting. This feature-rich camera is adventure-ready and is built to be your shooting compaction whenever and wherever. You can use it during fun days or rainy days. It can even fit your back pocket. This camera might be small, but it works wonders.
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This camera seems to have been released in great haste by Sony, possibly in an attempt to stop the loss of market share coming from GoPro. It's twice the price of the GoPro, but the size is a tiny bit smaller and the quality of the optics are make a noticeable difference in some cases. I have three of these units from B&H.Sony is relying on its customers to apply firmware updates, and it is getting difficult to comply with the restrictions Sony has put in place in firmware version 3.0. These updates are in part to "fix" the bugs that Sony failed to catch even in the initial manufacture, and to introduce features that can be accommodated by the unit's hardware. The latest firmware update shows that Sony is - as it has been since the 1970s in my experience - ... MoreThis camera seems to have been released in great haste by Sony, possibly in an attempt to stop the loss of market share coming from GoPro. It's twice the price of the GoPro, but the size is a tiny bit smaller and the quality of the optics are make a noticeable difference in some cases. I have three of these units from B&H.Sony is relying on its customers to apply firmware updates, and it is getting difficult to comply with the restrictions Sony has put in place in firmware version 3.0. These updates are in part to "fix" the bugs that Sony failed to catch even in the initial manufacture, and to introduce features that can be accommodated by the unit's hardware. The latest firmware update shows that Sony is - as it has been since the 1970s in my experience - somewhat aloof and out of touch with the customer base.The latest firmware revision 3.0 can only be applied with computers having a narrow range of operating systems. Doesn't Sony know that a professional needs to extend the life of equipment and operating systems in computers beyond a 6 to 12 month life? Not making the Firmware 3.0 update possible with Mac OS High Sierra is a major mistake. The Mac-applied 3.0 firmware can be updated only with computers running OS Mojave, Catalina and Big Sur, and get this, the firmware will NOT work with OS Big Sur if the computer running it uses the new M1 Apple Silicon processors, but will work only on the Intel variety new Macs running Big Sur. A similar narrow range of operation systems applies to Windows-based computers.I have known all of Sony's professional products to be of superior design, but not making it easy for those in the field to apply firmware updates is yet more evidence that Sony continues to have an arrogant and insular attitude towards the people whose purchases made Sony one of the richest of brands in the world. I would strongly advise Sony to issue an option, so the customer can, if needed, obtain firmware updates using the computer operating systems and hardware as was in use when the units were first manufactured. Alternatively, I would ask that Sony open up a program where owners can have Sony service centers to apply these updates for the customer, whenever a consumer asks it, and I believe it would do well for Sony in the public relations areas if the firmware update service would be offered free of charge.
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I am a pro still photographer/cinematographer with a lot of high end Sony cinema gear. Ive purchased just about every Sony POV camera that they have released and one has been better than the next. The news of the RX0II release was very exciting so I pre-ordered one and had plans to order several more after some testing.The quality of the manufacture is wonderful. The menu system is not very intuitive and was pretty frustrating as I tried to get familiar with it the first couple of days but I worked through that.My first test run with the RX0II was mounted on an aircraft, using the same position and mount that Ive used all of my Sony 4K POV units on, and my GoPro Hero7 Black. I went over all of the settings and had stabilization activated. Anticipating a much ... MoreI am a pro still photographer/cinematographer with a lot of high end Sony cinema gear. Ive purchased just about every Sony POV camera that they have released and one has been better than the next. The news of the RX0II release was very exciting so I pre-ordered one and had plans to order several more after some testing.The quality of the manufacture is wonderful. The menu system is not very intuitive and was pretty frustrating as I tried to get familiar with it the first couple of days but I worked through that.My first test run with the RX0II was mounted on an aircraft, using the same position and mount that Ive used all of my Sony 4K POV units on, and my GoPro Hero7 Black. I went over all of the settings and had stabilization activated. Anticipating a much higher quality image from the 1 sensor and stabilization at least on a par with my several year old Sony POV cameras, we launched off for an hour of shooting. The results were beyond disappointing. If I pause the video I can see where the still image quality may be better than that on my existing units, but the video footage was completely unusable. I have not seen rolling shutter jello at this level in quite some time, just terrible. In fact, the footage was so bad that I thought that I had goofed up and not turned the stabilization on, but a quick check showed that I had.I suppose this camera would be fine for someone who wants a larger sensor small footprint camera that is tough, waterproof and easy to carry, but if the photographer/cinematographer has any applications that approach action camera shooting, I believe they will be every bit as disappointed as I was.I bought my first Hero 7 Black from B&H a few months back (and I have not been a GoPro fan over the years), its performance in all areas has exceeded my expectations. When the RX0II was announced I immediately thought that it would perform a level above the Hero7 due to the larger sensor, and it might in a slow or non-moving environment, but for a $700 sports camera, it is an epic fail.
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While the first RX0 was revolutionary, there were still many limitations that made it a tough sell for many hobbyist photographers. In order to get the best results, it required a pro set up (external recorder for 4K, as well as an external monitor to actually see what you were recording, and a gimbal to stabilize the footage). I know this because I shot a short film using only the RX0. Sony gave me the new RX0II to test out and heres what I think.Not only does this update address those issues for hobbyist filmmakers, it adds a flip out screen, making it IMO the ultimate camera for an entirely new sector of creators: vloggers. It literally fits in your pocket, is protected against water, dropping (even crushing), etc. If you can a dual mount and a handle that puts ... MoreWhile the first RX0 was revolutionary, there were still many limitations that made it a tough sell for many hobbyist photographers. In order to get the best results, it required a pro set up (external recorder for 4K, as well as an external monitor to actually see what you were recording, and a gimbal to stabilize the footage). I know this because I shot a short film using only the RX0. Sony gave me the new RX0II to test out and heres what I think.Not only does this update address those issues for hobbyist filmmakers, it adds a flip out screen, making it IMO the ultimate camera for an entirely new sector of creators: vloggers. It literally fits in your pocket, is protected against water, dropping (even crushing), etc. If you can a dual mount and a handle that puts the mic off to the side, its still wayyyy lighter than even Sonys a6400, also great for vlogging.If you have a main camera, and want the ultimate camera B for travel content creation or vlogging (heck, even the photos Ive taken on the RX0 are legit), this is a must have in the tool kit. Squeeze it into a tight space, hang it out the window, take it underwater, it kind of does it all, now in 4K internally. Like I said the original had some setbacks, but this one is a no brainer.
| Image Sensor | 1"-Type CMOS |
| Focal Length | 7.9mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.9" / 20.0 cm |
| Fixed Focus | No |
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This camera seems to have been released in great haste by Sony, possibly in an attempt to stop the loss of market share coming from GoPro. It's twice the price of the GoPro, but the size is a tiny bit smaller and the quality of the optics are make a noticeable difference in some cases. I have three of these units from B&H.Sony is relying on its customers to apply firmware updates, and it is getting difficult to comply with the restrictions Sony has put in place in firmware version 3.0. These updates are in part to "fix" the bugs that Sony failed to catch even in the initial manufacture, and to introduce features that can be accommodated by the unit's hardware. The latest firmware update shows that Sony is - as it has been since the 1970s in my experience - ... MoreThis camera seems to have been released in great haste by Sony, possibly in an attempt to stop the loss of market share coming from GoPro. It's twice the price of the GoPro, but the size is a tiny bit smaller and the quality of the optics are make a noticeable difference in some cases. I have three of these units from B&H.Sony is relying on its customers to apply firmware updates, and it is getting difficult to comply with the restrictions Sony has put in place in firmware version 3.0. These updates are in part to "fix" the bugs that Sony failed to catch even in the initial manufacture, and to introduce features that can be accommodated by the unit's hardware. The latest firmware update shows that Sony is - as it has been since the 1970s in my experience - somewhat aloof and out of touch with the customer base.The latest firmware revision 3.0 can only be applied with computers having a narrow range of operating systems. Doesn't Sony know that a professional needs to extend the life of equipment and operating systems in computers beyond a 6 to 12 month life? Not making the Firmware 3.0 update possible with Mac OS High Sierra is a major mistake. The Mac-applied 3.0 firmware can be updated only with computers running OS Mojave, Catalina and Big Sur, and get this, the firmware will NOT work with OS Big Sur if the computer running it uses the new M1 Apple Silicon processors, but will work only on the Intel variety new Macs running Big Sur. A similar narrow range of operation systems applies to Windows-based computers.I have known all of Sony's professional products to be of superior design, but not making it easy for those in the field to apply firmware updates is yet more evidence that Sony continues to have an arrogant and insular attitude towards the people whose purchases made Sony one of the richest of brands in the world. I would strongly advise Sony to issue an option, so the customer can, if needed, obtain firmware updates using the computer operating systems and hardware as was in use when the units were first manufactured. Alternatively, I would ask that Sony open up a program where owners can have Sony service centers to apply these updates for the customer, whenever a consumer asks it, and I believe it would do well for Sony in the public relations areas if the firmware update service would be offered free of charge.
I am a pro still photographer/cinematographer with a lot of high end Sony cinema gear. Ive purchased just about every Sony POV camera that they have released and one has been better than the next. The news of the RX0II release was very exciting so I pre-ordered one and had plans to order several more after some testing.The quality of the manufacture is wonderful. The menu system is not very intuitive and was pretty frustrating as I tried to get familiar with it the first couple of days but I worked through that.My first test run with the RX0II was mounted on an aircraft, using the same position and mount that Ive used all of my Sony 4K POV units on, and my GoPro Hero7 Black. I went over all of the settings and had stabilization activated. Anticipating a much ... MoreI am a pro still photographer/cinematographer with a lot of high end Sony cinema gear. Ive purchased just about every Sony POV camera that they have released and one has been better than the next. The news of the RX0II release was very exciting so I pre-ordered one and had plans to order several more after some testing.The quality of the manufacture is wonderful. The menu system is not very intuitive and was pretty frustrating as I tried to get familiar with it the first couple of days but I worked through that.My first test run with the RX0II was mounted on an aircraft, using the same position and mount that Ive used all of my Sony 4K POV units on, and my GoPro Hero7 Black. I went over all of the settings and had stabilization activated. Anticipating a much higher quality image from the 1 sensor and stabilization at least on a par with my several year old Sony POV cameras, we launched off for an hour of shooting. The results were beyond disappointing. If I pause the video I can see where the still image quality may be better than that on my existing units, but the video footage was completely unusable. I have not seen rolling shutter jello at this level in quite some time, just terrible. In fact, the footage was so bad that I thought that I had goofed up and not turned the stabilization on, but a quick check showed that I had.I suppose this camera would be fine for someone who wants a larger sensor small footprint camera that is tough, waterproof and easy to carry, but if the photographer/cinematographer has any applications that approach action camera shooting, I believe they will be every bit as disappointed as I was.I bought my first Hero 7 Black from B&H a few months back (and I have not been a GoPro fan over the years), its performance in all areas has exceeded my expectations. When the RX0II was announced I immediately thought that it would perform a level above the Hero7 due to the larger sensor, and it might in a slow or non-moving environment, but for a $700 sports camera, it is an epic fail.
While the first RX0 was revolutionary, there were still many limitations that made it a tough sell for many hobbyist photographers. In order to get the best results, it required a pro set up (external recorder for 4K, as well as an external monitor to actually see what you were recording, and a gimbal to stabilize the footage). I know this because I shot a short film using only the RX0. Sony gave me the new RX0II to test out and heres what I think.Not only does this update address those issues for hobbyist filmmakers, it adds a flip out screen, making it IMO the ultimate camera for an entirely new sector of creators: vloggers. It literally fits in your pocket, is protected against water, dropping (even crushing), etc. If you can a dual mount and a handle that puts ... MoreWhile the first RX0 was revolutionary, there were still many limitations that made it a tough sell for many hobbyist photographers. In order to get the best results, it required a pro set up (external recorder for 4K, as well as an external monitor to actually see what you were recording, and a gimbal to stabilize the footage). I know this because I shot a short film using only the RX0. Sony gave me the new RX0II to test out and heres what I think.Not only does this update address those issues for hobbyist filmmakers, it adds a flip out screen, making it IMO the ultimate camera for an entirely new sector of creators: vloggers. It literally fits in your pocket, is protected against water, dropping (even crushing), etc. If you can a dual mount and a handle that puts the mic off to the side, its still wayyyy lighter than even Sonys a6400, also great for vlogging.If you have a main camera, and want the ultimate camera B for travel content creation or vlogging (heck, even the photos Ive taken on the RX0 are legit), this is a must have in the tool kit. Squeeze it into a tight space, hang it out the window, take it underwater, it kind of does it all, now in 4K internally. Like I said the original had some setbacks, but this one is a no brainer.
After some real-life testing, I have concluded that this camera has some major technical issues that greatly affects its usability, particularly for vlogging. Although many of the boxes on the perfect vlogging design were checked, there were also some major issues such as the lack of continuous autofocus and some distortion on the 24mm lens (should not happen at this 35mm equivalent focal length). The lack of continuous autofocus is even more critical because of the shallow focusing plane offered by the large 1 sensor. When you are out vlogging, you are likely going to point your camera at other locations besides just yourself which will require re-focusing. In other words, if you switch from selfie mode to scenery mode in the same shot, the latter will be out of ... MoreAfter some real-life testing, I have concluded that this camera has some major technical issues that greatly affects its usability, particularly for vlogging. Although many of the boxes on the perfect vlogging design were checked, there were also some major issues such as the lack of continuous autofocus and some distortion on the 24mm lens (should not happen at this 35mm equivalent focal length). The lack of continuous autofocus is even more critical because of the shallow focusing plane offered by the large 1 sensor. When you are out vlogging, you are likely going to point your camera at other locations besides just yourself which will require re-focusing. In other words, if you switch from selfie mode to scenery mode in the same shot, the latter will be out of focus (DOA). The other issue of the lens distortion should not even occur at 24mm. The point of getting this camera was to avoid the GoPro-like fisheye distortion that may not be suitable for all situations. All software lens correction does is digitally fiddle with the image until it's less noticeable, but to the trained eye, it makes the image even worse because you will add distortion elsewhere. The manufacturers need to get more input from real vloggers and not designers who likely guess the requirements and inevitably miss the mark. I really wanted to like this camera, but these issues were just too significant to overcome as a vlogging camera.
WHY BUY THIS: (1) You want a sharp 4K image that can look good cropped up to 200% in post, (2) You want better low-light video, (3) You want high-end DSLR level controls on image. (4) Surprisingly good in-body mics (great as back-up audio).WHY BUY A GOPRO: (1) You want stable hand-held video, without thinking about it. (2) You don't optimize camera settings for your shooting conditions. (3) You either don't care about audio (i.e., hobby/vacation use), or have other gear for your audio (GoPro audio is abysmal).WHY NOT TO RUN FROM THE RX0ii: (1) Heat shutdown -- totally fixable: see below. (2) Fixed focus -- know your tool & use it right (see below). (3) Sony Menus. Yeah, I don't love them, but it took me maybe 1-2 hours to set up mine for my needs (custom buttons ... MoreWHY BUY THIS: (1) You want a sharp 4K image that can look good cropped up to 200% in post, (2) You want better low-light video, (3) You want high-end DSLR level controls on image. (4) Surprisingly good in-body mics (great as back-up audio).WHY BUY A GOPRO: (1) You want stable hand-held video, without thinking about it. (2) You don't optimize camera settings for your shooting conditions. (3) You either don't care about audio (i.e., hobby/vacation use), or have other gear for your audio (GoPro audio is abysmal).WHY NOT TO RUN FROM THE RX0ii: (1) Heat shutdown -- totally fixable: see below. (2) Fixed focus -- know your tool & use it right (see below). (3) Sony Menus. Yeah, I don't love them, but it took me maybe 1-2 hours to set up mine for my needs (custom buttons & My Menu), and I'm fine with it now.HEAT TIP 1: To avoid high-temperature shutdowns: MENU toolbox (page 1) Auto Power OFF Temp (bottom option of this page) switch from default Standard to High. This creates a nag at power-on, telling you OMG, use a tripod, don't hand-hold, to avoid thermal burns! In my experience, this is CYA lawyer-talk. My RX0ii's get quite warm, but never approach the pain threshold (~150°F) for the camera body surface, so no thermal burn risk.HEAT TIP 2: If you use your RX0ii like I do -- static, mounted -- then power them via an external USB battery. This puts all the heat generated within the battery _outside_ the RX0ii. (Note: ANY battery powering ANYthing generates heat.) (Anker's Astro E1 5200mAh is nice.)Using Tips 1 & 2, I've done multiple 3-hour shoots (each as a single continuous shoot, with no pauses), and had zero shutdowns.HEAT TIP 3: For a little extra insurance, you can extend the rear LCD away from the camera body. I've not found this to be necessary, but in warmer environments, the reduced physical mass for heat to have to travel through, will help. (I've even read from someone who takes the battery out and leaves the battery door open. Do-able, sure, but I haven't needed to.)WHY I USE RX0ii: These replaced GoPro(Hero5Black) / Canon Vixia HF-R800 / Panasonic TM700 as static (unmanned) B-cameras, in theater and orchestra, intended to give me interesting angles to mix in in post. Those prior cameras all had less image info to work with, due to smaller sensors, &/or throttling down to 1080. So their footage was virtually unzoomable in post, badly restricting my post-shoot recomposing options. The GoPro's 4K is in-name-only. Sure, it records in a 4K codec, but pulls from optics/sensor that in my lab testing and in project use delivers nothing close to 4K of visual info.From my shoots to date, I am delighted with the RX0ii's image quality, giving me 4K that is very usable for zooming and recomposing at the edit stage. The larger sensor really delivers.Successful craftsfolk know their tools, and use them right. In that sense, there are two things the RX0ii user has to attend to. The first is focus. Note that GoPros have fixed near-finite focus -- not auto-focus. So action-cam users are spoiled on never having to think about focus. GoPros achieve this by having minuscule sensors, for which (along with the crazy wide-angle focal length) the optical physics dictate an insanely long depth of field. But, the RX0ii has a much larger sensor, which vastly improves both capturable visual information density and low light performance, but gives up this training-wheel luxury of infinite DoF. (Also note: this does not mean GoPro image is sharp! It isn't.)So, you have to practice with setting focus in the RX0ii, and since it does not continuously adjust focus, you need to know when to manually reset it. Now, don't run from the RX0ii on that basis! Continuous AF has pros and cons, and giving up C-AF sheds Both. So: no focus tracking, sure, but also no focus-hunting (which most/all C-AF cameras suffer from). And while the RX0ii DoF is not infinite, it's still quite long when the focus target is more than arm's-length away. For example, setting the RX0ii focus at 3m gets you usably sharp focus from ~1.5m to infinity.The second thing a smart user manages is ISO. For evenly-lit scenes, auto-ISO is usually fine. But for spot-lit scenes, auto-ISO is -- for EVERY camera I've tried it in --a kiss of death; they go EV-hunting, in this distracting random walk, that takes hours in post to stabilize using keyframes. My solution, is to fix ISO to one value, and just reconcile myself to only mixing that footage into my final video, which fell within a recoverable EV band. This bears repeating: this issue is universal, and not unique to the RX0ii.Some RX0ii reviews dislike the image stabilization. Undoubtedly, GoPro Hero7 has the most stabilized image for zero user effort. (A Canon XC15 achieves similar -- in HD mode using both digital & optical IS -- but is much larger, and is not trail-hardened.) So if IS is critical for you, and you don't mind the poorer image or in-codec-only 4K, buy a GoPro. I have zero need for motion stabilization. My RX0ii's sit still in stands the entire shoot. From the RX0ii video reviews I've seen in handheld use, the digital stabilization contributes, but is not enough: if you want smooth shots, you need a gimbal or some cheaper alternative like Roxant's balancers.
The camera is supplied with two batteries both of which I charged on purchase to full power. Both batteries discharge in camera despite the camera not being turned on. This leads to some very, very frustrating moments whereby the battery is exhausted within 10 to 15 minutes of turning on. I've taken to carrying a power a pack and lead to keep the camera alive as I walk around. To compound matters the batteries cost a king's ransom and are not available anywhere in the world now. The camera menu is the same as any Alpha Sony camera, which for me is great as I'm a Sony Alpha 7R2 user, and that is the only plus I can say in favour of this camera. I wish I had bought the cheaper GoPro equivalent. Yes, the Sony has the largest sensor of any action camera. As it sand it's ... MoreThe camera is supplied with two batteries both of which I charged on purchase to full power. Both batteries discharge in camera despite the camera not being turned on. This leads to some very, very frustrating moments whereby the battery is exhausted within 10 to 15 minutes of turning on. I've taken to carrying a power a pack and lead to keep the camera alive as I walk around. To compound matters the batteries cost a king's ransom and are not available anywhere in the world now. The camera menu is the same as any Alpha Sony camera, which for me is great as I'm a Sony Alpha 7R2 user, and that is the only plus I can say in favour of this camera. I wish I had bought the cheaper GoPro equivalent. Yes, the Sony has the largest sensor of any action camera. As it sand it's the most expensive small brick in the world.
This is a great camera with a number of disadvantages when you compare it to a full size video camera. The size alone dictates that the camera has compromises in its ease of use and some functionality. But, for the right set of circumstances, it is great.I have used Sony equipment for thirty years and have always been satisfied. I bought the camera for some specific purposes and it has worked well in those situations: biking, kayaking, hiking to name a few. That it is waterproof and relatively shock resistant makes it ideal in these situations. I can carry it, use it, and not have to worry about it.I have found it very good in group situations where you want still or video shots of people. When I have used my full size camera (still or video), folks stop moving ... MoreThis is a great camera with a number of disadvantages when you compare it to a full size video camera. The size alone dictates that the camera has compromises in its ease of use and some functionality. But, for the right set of circumstances, it is great.I have used Sony equipment for thirty years and have always been satisfied. I bought the camera for some specific purposes and it has worked well in those situations: biking, kayaking, hiking to name a few. That it is waterproof and relatively shock resistant makes it ideal in these situations. I can carry it, use it, and not have to worry about it.I have found it very good in group situations where you want still or video shots of people. When I have used my full size camera (still or video), folks stop moving and the talking changes - they realize they are on camera. When I have used this camera discretely, people don't seem to notice or care.The video and still images are very good and the sound is better than I thought it would be.I bought a third party cage (it was cheaper than the Sony cage) for use as protection in some situations and for some attachment points.Again, if you know what you are getting before you buy and you get this camera for specific situations, it is a great piece of equipment.
I got one as a travel companion for my a7rIII. It's tough, waterproof and has great image quality with color/dynamic range that matches my a7r so I can use them interchangeably and nobody notices.If you are buying for video the F/4 aperture is both good and bad. It makes the auto focus, or lack of continuous autofocus, less of a problem. Anything past 4ish feet away will be infinite focus, but if you are using it for selfies autofocus will matter and you need to make sure you are in focus. In low light the F/4 aperture sucks. It barely outperforms my iphone XS in low light video, and that might mostly just be because of slog. It gets grainy and drops the shutter speed pretty quick.Anyway, it is completely unrivaled for still photos in its size "class" and ... MoreI got one as a travel companion for my a7rIII. It's tough, waterproof and has great image quality with color/dynamic range that matches my a7r so I can use them interchangeably and nobody notices.If you are buying for video the F/4 aperture is both good and bad. It makes the auto focus, or lack of continuous autofocus, less of a problem. Anything past 4ish feet away will be infinite focus, but if you are using it for selfies autofocus will matter and you need to make sure you are in focus. In low light the F/4 aperture sucks. It barely outperforms my iphone XS in low light video, and that might mostly just be because of slog. It gets grainy and drops the shutter speed pretty quick.Anyway, it is completely unrivaled for still photos in its size "class" and outperforms my iphone xs easily. If I take a 24mm photo with my a7RIII and RX0II, they look identical unless you pixel peep where you will obviously notice the resolution difference. Video from the camera is also very good if you remember it does not do auto focus and you will run into issues with close subjects. Slow mo is fun to play with too.
The good:Excellent dynamic range, shoots 4K s-log 2, super tiny, practically indestructible, flip-out screen is very handyThe bad:Battery life is atrocious (4K especially). Bring extra batteries.4K footage has *painful* rolling shutter. Basically unusable if the camera is moving.*No continuous autofocus shooting video.* This one is a big issue, and basically immediately disqualifies this camera from a wide variety of applications it would otherwise be perfect for. This camera has too big a sensor and too fast a lens to be able to get away with locking the focus, unless you're in a situation where the subject never moves appreciable relative to the camera. (Vlogging and some action cam stuff is ~ok, but pick your cinematic applications carefully.) Especially ... MoreThe good:Excellent dynamic range, shoots 4K s-log 2, super tiny, practically indestructible, flip-out screen is very handyThe bad:Battery life is atrocious (4K especially). Bring extra batteries.4K footage has *painful* rolling shutter. Basically unusable if the camera is moving.*No continuous autofocus shooting video.* This one is a big issue, and basically immediately disqualifies this camera from a wide variety of applications it would otherwise be perfect for. This camera has too big a sensor and too fast a lens to be able to get away with locking the focus, unless you're in a situation where the subject never moves appreciable relative to the camera. (Vlogging and some action cam stuff is ~ok, but pick your cinematic applications carefully.) Especially annoying since the camera otherwise focuses very snappily, making it seem like there's no good reason for this omission.
Tiny size, durable, waterproof, 4K resolution all good. No continuous auto focus but everything past 3 feet can be in focus. Poor in low light due to f4 fixed aperture, but add a small light and minijack mic via a cage like UUrig, Can also add Ulanzi 52mm wide lens converter via 30mm-to 52mm step-up ring added to the cage. Flip up tiny screen good for vlogging, Battery life is short, but add a Ulanzi battery grip handle for longer use. Complex Sony menu and tiny buttons take getting used to. Good for small gimbal or Catalyst stabilizer software. No HLG or Slog3. its 4.2.0 8bit 1-inch sensor good enough for standard movie settings and B-cam color matching for many other modern Sony cameras. Uses 1 micro SDXC card.
| Image Sensor | 1"-Type CMOS |
| Focal Length | 7.9mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.9" / 20.0 cm |
| Fixed Focus | No |