- Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX10 Mark II Camera
Make memories last with stunning photos and 1920 x 1080 high-definition video captured by this Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II digital camera's 20.2-megapixel Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC (near-field communication) technology make image sharing simple. Memory card sold separately.
Make memories last with stunning photos and 1920 x 1080 high-definition video captured by this Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II digital camera's 20.2-megapixel Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC (near-field communication) technology make image sharing simple. Memory card sold separately.
Make memories last with stunning photos and 1920 x 1080 high-definition video captured by this Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II digital camera's 20.2-megapixel Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC (near-field communication) technology make image sharing simple. Memory card sold separately.
Make memories last with stunning photos and 1920 x 1080 high-definition video captured by this Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II digital camera's 20.2-megapixel Exmor RS stacked back illuminated CMOS sensor. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC (near-field communication) technology make image sharing simple. Memory card sold separately.
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Sony Cyber-shot Dsc-rx10m2 20.2mp Digital Camera [multiple Languages]
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Bought this to get decent on camera 100mbs 4k (UHD) at a good price and also eliminate typical CMOS rolling shutter problems, which supposedly this new sensor would do per Sony's claims. I wanted to shoot lightning video, which has never worked well on any CMOS rolling shutter camera. Only CCD with global shutter produces decent results, but no one is making those cameras any more. After shooting lighting for a few days, I can claim it's an improvement, but still encounter significant rolling shutter artifacts with this new Sony sensor. Outside of lightning shots, the 4K UHD at 100mbs is nice quality, as is the high bit rate HD. The 120fps 100mbs HD is very good for decent usable slow-motion. The high frame rate HFR modes are fun, but toy-like and not really usable ... MoreBought this to get decent on camera 100mbs 4k (UHD) at a good price and also eliminate typical CMOS rolling shutter problems, which supposedly this new sensor would do per Sony's claims. I wanted to shoot lightning video, which has never worked well on any CMOS rolling shutter camera. Only CCD with global shutter produces decent results, but no one is making those cameras any more. After shooting lighting for a few days, I can claim it's an improvement, but still encounter significant rolling shutter artifacts with this new Sony sensor. Outside of lightning shots, the 4K UHD at 100mbs is nice quality, as is the high bit rate HD. The 120fps 100mbs HD is very good for decent usable slow-motion. The high frame rate HFR modes are fun, but toy-like and not really usable at production level (low res and soft.) The end trigger (retro cache) feature only works in HFR modes unfortunately. Hoping Sony can fix this with a firmware upgrade as retro cache end trigger ability would be most practical in the normal shooting modes. The zoom lens is decent, but beware you can't use it actively during video because the image bounces around during zoom. It's like the zoom lens is designed to float mechanically, so it can wobble enough to effect the image. This may not be a deal breaker, but you need to know if you want to do a pull back with zoom on video like you would on a camcorder, it will not be usable on this camera do to the image wobble ruining your active zoom shot.
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I bought this camera for a 4K video camera and the possibility of a single travel camera. I also have the Panasonic GH4 and Canon 5D MK2, the issues I have had with removable lens DSLR cameras are sensor spots, I do clean my camera sensors and getting sensor spots on photographs is no big thing, an easy solution is Photoshop. The pain is video especially moving shots and you see a sensor spot it's not easy to clone out of a 4K video clip. I had this happen in China I didn't notice the spot for a day and all the footage I shot during that day about 10 clips had the visible spot in. That's when I decided to go for a bridge camera and the Sony RX10 ii hit all the right features for me. I value the constant f2.8 aperture, the fixed lens, 4K video which is stunning ... MoreI bought this camera for a 4K video camera and the possibility of a single travel camera. I also have the Panasonic GH4 and Canon 5D MK2, the issues I have had with removable lens DSLR cameras are sensor spots, I do clean my camera sensors and getting sensor spots on photographs is no big thing, an easy solution is Photoshop. The pain is video especially moving shots and you see a sensor spot it's not easy to clone out of a 4K video clip. I had this happen in China I didn't notice the spot for a day and all the footage I shot during that day about 10 clips had the visible spot in. That's when I decided to go for a bridge camera and the Sony RX10 ii hit all the right features for me. I value the constant f2.8 aperture, the fixed lens, 4K video which is stunning quality and slow motion at 240 frames per second which is good quality. Downside it's not a good low light camera, the small sensor is noisy over 800 iso, the work around if using a higher iso is to shoot 4K then during editing export a 1080p HD clip and effectively you have downsized the digital noise by a factor of 4X. I'm now traveling with the Sony RX10ii, I did a trip with just the Sony and shot video clips and stock photographs all of which are online and have sold commercially. The photo quality is good enough for stock photography if shot in good light and the small sensor has a great side effect of nearly everything being in focus, so I'm getting far more keeper shots than with my Canon 5D or Panasonic GH4. Also I feel more productive not lugging around a bag of camera lenses. I take with the Sony RX10ii a variable neutral density filter (most of the time the built in ND filter is more than enough), a polarizing filter and a couple extra batteries, I normally use two batteries in a days worth of shooting as I'm pretty good at turning the camera off between shots. Gone is the big camera bags I use a form fitting camera case used to be called an ever ready case that has a strap, so very discrete.
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It is THE most feature laden,capable compact ever...except...it's not very compact:^( Feature set wise this thing kills most "Pro DSLR's" all the way down to weather sealing,headphone-in,Mic-in, focus peaking and a firmware update to give you XAVC-S Video.A Hi res tilting LCD,ISO standard hot-shoe and a Hi res eye-level viewfinder make it even more Pro friendly... If all of THAT weren't enough...Sony gifted it with a crazy good Zeiss designed 24-200mm 2.8 equivalent zoom lens!!! No amount of money can buy you one of those for a Canon or Nikon...simply does not exist! Another thoughtful feature is the manual aperture ring on the zoom...it's nice and thick,well placed and gives you the feeling that you're using a camera designed FOR photographers...sooo nice! Just ... MoreIt is THE most feature laden,capable compact ever...except...it's not very compact:^( Feature set wise this thing kills most "Pro DSLR's" all the way down to weather sealing,headphone-in,Mic-in, focus peaking and a firmware update to give you XAVC-S Video.A Hi res tilting LCD,ISO standard hot-shoe and a Hi res eye-level viewfinder make it even more Pro friendly... If all of THAT weren't enough...Sony gifted it with a crazy good Zeiss designed 24-200mm 2.8 equivalent zoom lens!!! No amount of money can buy you one of those for a Canon or Nikon...simply does not exist! Another thoughtful feature is the manual aperture ring on the zoom...it's nice and thick,well placed and gives you the feeling that you're using a camera designed FOR photographers...sooo nice! Just leave it in the "A" position if you want to shoot in full auto though. And for you video guys...You can "Unclick" the ring for smooth,totally silent fades...sooo kick-ass!!! I suspect quite a few working Pros will be buying these as a back-up still cam or a "B" cam for video shoots,but, the reality is,this camera can go toe-to-toe with any APSC or M4/3 camera out there for still or video work...the FX/FF bodies may have an advantage image quality wise but the RX-10 will match even THEM feature set wise! Keep in mind thatthis sensor is being used in Sony's $3000 video cams...it's no slouch folks! So...Is it the perfect camera??? Well...it won't fit in your jeans pocket...but considering it's features...it's amazingly compact...a parka pocket,Yes! Some peeps complain about the zooms motor speed...it's a huge piece of glass folks...if you use the rocker switch to zoom,I find it very,very satisfying. The Macro could be better but,it's still a pretty good close focuser. It's a bit expensive on the surface...but if you can find one in the $800 or below price point,it becomes an insane bargain IMHO. If you are not a Pro wildlife or Sports Photog,there are not many assignments this camera couldn't cover. It's good...really good! Look...I'll still keep my Panny Lumix GM-1 with my PanaLeica 25mm 1.4...I'm completely in love with that combo as a street shooter and portrait set-up...but that combo doesn't have a hot shoe,weather proofing,tilt-screen or Mic/Headphone-in sooo,the RX-10 will also be in my bag 100% of the time...between the two of them...I'm in camera heaven:^)) I'm gonna' go take some picture now.......................
| Megapixels | 20.0 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1 inch |
| Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
| Optical zoom (x) | 8.3 |
Sony Cyber-shot Dsc-rx10m2 20.2mp Digital Camera [multiple Languages]
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Bought this to get decent on camera 100mbs 4k (UHD) at a good price and also eliminate typical CMOS rolling shutter problems, which supposedly this new sensor would do per Sony's claims. I wanted to shoot lightning video, which has never worked well on any CMOS rolling shutter camera. Only CCD with global shutter produces decent results, but no one is making those cameras any more. After shooting lighting for a few days, I can claim it's an improvement, but still encounter significant rolling shutter artifacts with this new Sony sensor. Outside of lightning shots, the 4K UHD at 100mbs is nice quality, as is the high bit rate HD. The 120fps 100mbs HD is very good for decent usable slow-motion. The high frame rate HFR modes are fun, but toy-like and not really usable ... MoreBought this to get decent on camera 100mbs 4k (UHD) at a good price and also eliminate typical CMOS rolling shutter problems, which supposedly this new sensor would do per Sony's claims. I wanted to shoot lightning video, which has never worked well on any CMOS rolling shutter camera. Only CCD with global shutter produces decent results, but no one is making those cameras any more. After shooting lighting for a few days, I can claim it's an improvement, but still encounter significant rolling shutter artifacts with this new Sony sensor. Outside of lightning shots, the 4K UHD at 100mbs is nice quality, as is the high bit rate HD. The 120fps 100mbs HD is very good for decent usable slow-motion. The high frame rate HFR modes are fun, but toy-like and not really usable at production level (low res and soft.) The end trigger (retro cache) feature only works in HFR modes unfortunately. Hoping Sony can fix this with a firmware upgrade as retro cache end trigger ability would be most practical in the normal shooting modes. The zoom lens is decent, but beware you can't use it actively during video because the image bounces around during zoom. It's like the zoom lens is designed to float mechanically, so it can wobble enough to effect the image. This may not be a deal breaker, but you need to know if you want to do a pull back with zoom on video like you would on a camcorder, it will not be usable on this camera do to the image wobble ruining your active zoom shot.
I bought this camera for a 4K video camera and the possibility of a single travel camera. I also have the Panasonic GH4 and Canon 5D MK2, the issues I have had with removable lens DSLR cameras are sensor spots, I do clean my camera sensors and getting sensor spots on photographs is no big thing, an easy solution is Photoshop. The pain is video especially moving shots and you see a sensor spot it's not easy to clone out of a 4K video clip. I had this happen in China I didn't notice the spot for a day and all the footage I shot during that day about 10 clips had the visible spot in. That's when I decided to go for a bridge camera and the Sony RX10 ii hit all the right features for me. I value the constant f2.8 aperture, the fixed lens, 4K video which is stunning ... MoreI bought this camera for a 4K video camera and the possibility of a single travel camera. I also have the Panasonic GH4 and Canon 5D MK2, the issues I have had with removable lens DSLR cameras are sensor spots, I do clean my camera sensors and getting sensor spots on photographs is no big thing, an easy solution is Photoshop. The pain is video especially moving shots and you see a sensor spot it's not easy to clone out of a 4K video clip. I had this happen in China I didn't notice the spot for a day and all the footage I shot during that day about 10 clips had the visible spot in. That's when I decided to go for a bridge camera and the Sony RX10 ii hit all the right features for me. I value the constant f2.8 aperture, the fixed lens, 4K video which is stunning quality and slow motion at 240 frames per second which is good quality. Downside it's not a good low light camera, the small sensor is noisy over 800 iso, the work around if using a higher iso is to shoot 4K then during editing export a 1080p HD clip and effectively you have downsized the digital noise by a factor of 4X. I'm now traveling with the Sony RX10ii, I did a trip with just the Sony and shot video clips and stock photographs all of which are online and have sold commercially. The photo quality is good enough for stock photography if shot in good light and the small sensor has a great side effect of nearly everything being in focus, so I'm getting far more keeper shots than with my Canon 5D or Panasonic GH4. Also I feel more productive not lugging around a bag of camera lenses. I take with the Sony RX10ii a variable neutral density filter (most of the time the built in ND filter is more than enough), a polarizing filter and a couple extra batteries, I normally use two batteries in a days worth of shooting as I'm pretty good at turning the camera off between shots. Gone is the big camera bags I use a form fitting camera case used to be called an ever ready case that has a strap, so very discrete.
It is THE most feature laden,capable compact ever...except...it's not very compact:^( Feature set wise this thing kills most "Pro DSLR's" all the way down to weather sealing,headphone-in,Mic-in, focus peaking and a firmware update to give you XAVC-S Video.A Hi res tilting LCD,ISO standard hot-shoe and a Hi res eye-level viewfinder make it even more Pro friendly... If all of THAT weren't enough...Sony gifted it with a crazy good Zeiss designed 24-200mm 2.8 equivalent zoom lens!!! No amount of money can buy you one of those for a Canon or Nikon...simply does not exist! Another thoughtful feature is the manual aperture ring on the zoom...it's nice and thick,well placed and gives you the feeling that you're using a camera designed FOR photographers...sooo nice! Just ... MoreIt is THE most feature laden,capable compact ever...except...it's not very compact:^( Feature set wise this thing kills most "Pro DSLR's" all the way down to weather sealing,headphone-in,Mic-in, focus peaking and a firmware update to give you XAVC-S Video.A Hi res tilting LCD,ISO standard hot-shoe and a Hi res eye-level viewfinder make it even more Pro friendly... If all of THAT weren't enough...Sony gifted it with a crazy good Zeiss designed 24-200mm 2.8 equivalent zoom lens!!! No amount of money can buy you one of those for a Canon or Nikon...simply does not exist! Another thoughtful feature is the manual aperture ring on the zoom...it's nice and thick,well placed and gives you the feeling that you're using a camera designed FOR photographers...sooo nice! Just leave it in the "A" position if you want to shoot in full auto though. And for you video guys...You can "Unclick" the ring for smooth,totally silent fades...sooo kick-ass!!! I suspect quite a few working Pros will be buying these as a back-up still cam or a "B" cam for video shoots,but, the reality is,this camera can go toe-to-toe with any APSC or M4/3 camera out there for still or video work...the FX/FF bodies may have an advantage image quality wise but the RX-10 will match even THEM feature set wise! Keep in mind thatthis sensor is being used in Sony's $3000 video cams...it's no slouch folks! So...Is it the perfect camera??? Well...it won't fit in your jeans pocket...but considering it's features...it's amazingly compact...a parka pocket,Yes! Some peeps complain about the zooms motor speed...it's a huge piece of glass folks...if you use the rocker switch to zoom,I find it very,very satisfying. The Macro could be better but,it's still a pretty good close focuser. It's a bit expensive on the surface...but if you can find one in the $800 or below price point,it becomes an insane bargain IMHO. If you are not a Pro wildlife or Sports Photog,there are not many assignments this camera couldn't cover. It's good...really good! Look...I'll still keep my Panny Lumix GM-1 with my PanaLeica 25mm 1.4...I'm completely in love with that combo as a street shooter and portrait set-up...but that combo doesn't have a hot shoe,weather proofing,tilt-screen or Mic/Headphone-in sooo,the RX-10 will also be in my bag 100% of the time...between the two of them...I'm in camera heaven:^)) I'm gonna' go take some picture now.......................
When I am holding 2 cameras because one is shooting video, and you are left with operating the other for photos, it is convenient to have a camera you can zoom the lens with just one hand.I just noticed that the batteries drain fast. I am not sure if mine is a defective one. But I've had it since it came out. I never noticed the battery drain before or maybe it did and i just did not notice it.However, the photos and videos are fine for me. I only use MP4. It's the only file the old Imovie 9 can still handle. The XAVC s come out as MP$ but the IMovie 9 cannot take it.But a 24-200 F2.8 zoom lens is good value. I have a Panasonic GH4 and G95 and an Olympus 12-100 (24-200 in 35mm) but it is constant F4.So, this Sony is fine by me.
I love this camera! It packs a huge punch with all of its features and abilities. It takes great photos for a 1 sensor, but it does really well with using as a video camera. I use this for weddings and other full day events. Being able to shoot 4K in 24 fps, no overheating indoors or outdoors, constant f2.8 across the entire zoom range of the lens, great 1 sensor for video, mic input and headphone output, decent zoom button, in-body stabilization, pretty good low light filming, wide focal length, and great subject tracking and autofocusing make this an amazing choice for a primary video camera for events. The RX10ii is underrated and easily outperforms many other expensive video cameras on the market. The fact that it also has great features and quality for photos ... MoreI love this camera! It packs a huge punch with all of its features and abilities. It takes great photos for a 1 sensor, but it does really well with using as a video camera. I use this for weddings and other full day events. Being able to shoot 4K in 24 fps, no overheating indoors or outdoors, constant f2.8 across the entire zoom range of the lens, great 1 sensor for video, mic input and headphone output, decent zoom button, in-body stabilization, pretty good low light filming, wide focal length, and great subject tracking and autofocusing make this an amazing choice for a primary video camera for events. The RX10ii is underrated and easily outperforms many other expensive video cameras on the market. The fact that it also has great features and quality for photos is a bonus, but again, I don't use this camera for professional photography gigs. I do use this for professional video work for long events and my clients have been greatly impressed. I love this camera, and at this price point, it does an amazing job.
Smaller body size compared to the Lumix FZ1000 but the same sensor. The Sony has less zoom range than the FZ1000 but 24-200mm is enough for a travel camera. Sturdy build, RAW or JPEG, uses SDXC cards and a much smaller battery. Start up time is average for a bridge camera and has several options for metering, bracketing and a Neutral Density setting. Not the best for fast moving subjects but with practice and the right settings can make an improvement in keeper rates. 62 mm filters are easy to come by and a small pop up flash for use as a fill flash is nice to have plus a hot shoe for a larger flash. Battery can be charged inside the camera with the proper USB cable. Also will accept a electronic remote via the USB connection plus a screw in port on the shutter ... MoreSmaller body size compared to the Lumix FZ1000 but the same sensor. The Sony has less zoom range than the FZ1000 but 24-200mm is enough for a travel camera. Sturdy build, RAW or JPEG, uses SDXC cards and a much smaller battery. Start up time is average for a bridge camera and has several options for metering, bracketing and a Neutral Density setting. Not the best for fast moving subjects but with practice and the right settings can make an improvement in keeper rates. 62 mm filters are easy to come by and a small pop up flash for use as a fill flash is nice to have plus a hot shoe for a larger flash. Battery can be charged inside the camera with the proper USB cable. Also will accept a electronic remote via the USB connection plus a screw in port on the shutter button that allows older style manual remotes. Exposure compensation wheel and a ring around the base of the lens for changing the F/stops. The f/2.8 is constant throughout the zoom range and LCD screen and viewfinder are bright.
I bought my first RX10 ii as a handy b-roll video camera for my much larger (and more expensive) Sony EX1R video cameras, but I very quickly realised the image quality of the RX10 ii was far superior to that of the older cameras. The video codec proved far easier to colour correct too.Very soon, I decided I would use two RX10's so that both produced closely matched colours and quality. At about this time, Sony released the RX10 iii with a 600mm (equivalent) zoom, so I was initially tempted to go for that until I discovered it didn't have a built in ND filter.As I shoot most of my footage in s-log2, the built-in ND is virtually essential because of the increased ISO setting, so I opted for another RX10 ii.It's very easy to use, and image quality for both video ... MoreI bought my first RX10 ii as a handy b-roll video camera for my much larger (and more expensive) Sony EX1R video cameras, but I very quickly realised the image quality of the RX10 ii was far superior to that of the older cameras. The video codec proved far easier to colour correct too.Very soon, I decided I would use two RX10's so that both produced closely matched colours and quality. At about this time, Sony released the RX10 iii with a 600mm (equivalent) zoom, so I was initially tempted to go for that until I discovered it didn't have a built in ND filter.As I shoot most of my footage in s-log2, the built-in ND is virtually essential because of the increased ISO setting, so I opted for another RX10 ii.It's very easy to use, and image quality for both video and stills is excellent. Another big plus for me is the constant f2.8 lens.A big drawback, however, is the zoom. There is a hugely pronounced kick in the zoom which is really annoying. Even with image stabilisation on, the kick is still apparent. It's so bad that I returned the first camera that was sent to me, thinking it was a fault, but the replacement was just the same, so I decided to stick with it. The camera is so good in nearly every other way, that I decided to put up with the kick in the zoom. Fortunately, the image stabilisation in Final Cut Pro X will usually take the kick out, but it's a pity Sony couldn't.Of course, the zoom kick doesn't apply when you're shooting still pictures, so I guess this is why Sony allowed it to stay.Overall though, I'm absolutely delighted with the RX10 mk ii. I will only replace the two I have when a similarly priced (and sized) camera is available which will shoot 4K video at 50 or 60 frames per second.
If you absolutely need a full frame DSLR, go ahead and spend the money. The only things this camera does not give you that a full frame DSLR does is wider depth of field control, faster lenses if you need them, and a greater assortment of focal length lens options. That said, this camera's lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24mm-200mm, all at f2.8. The images are stunning, and noise is almost negligible (in my opinion) all the way up to ISO 1600. The images are still nice all the way up to ISO 6400.Aside for the above, these are the reasons I am so positive about this camera. 1. Light weight but well built for it size.2. Full range of shooting options available for the advanced photographer, but also simple enough to use as a point and shoot (but ... MoreIf you absolutely need a full frame DSLR, go ahead and spend the money. The only things this camera does not give you that a full frame DSLR does is wider depth of field control, faster lenses if you need them, and a greater assortment of focal length lens options. That said, this camera's lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24mm-200mm, all at f2.8. The images are stunning, and noise is almost negligible (in my opinion) all the way up to ISO 1600. The images are still nice all the way up to ISO 6400.Aside for the above, these are the reasons I am so positive about this camera. 1. Light weight but well built for it size.2. Full range of shooting options available for the advanced photographer, but also simple enough to use as a point and shoot (but you'd be missing out on a whole lot of customizable features if you did)!3. Built in neutral density filter - that means no need to by any expensive and bulky on the lens filters.4. Downloadable (for $30.00 + tax) in-camera variable neutral density filter that replace dozens of specific on-the-lens filters. If you do any serious landscape photography these ND filter packages could save you hundreds of dollars in filter accessories, not to mention the weight and bulk of carrying them in your camera bag.5. The EVF is bright, clear and of high resolution.6. The menu controls are easily customizable with a one button access point on the back of the camera. One of the most user friendly menu schemes I've ever used.On the negative side, there are some minor annoyances. First the battery must be charged via a USB connection to the camera, i.e., no external battery charger. The batter life is not exceptional, so buy at least on spare battery if you are going to do a lot of shooting. I wish the LCD screen could reverse to a closed position. I ended up buying a screen protector to protect against potential damage. In conclusion, consider the RX10 family of cameras as a legitimate option to middle-of-road DSLRs.
I'm a producer/videographer who works for National Geographic and Discovery. We use Sony F7's as our primary field camera for documentaries, mostly still shooting 1080P but slowly moving to 4K. I decided to try out this camera hoping that it might be a workable B-camera to use with the F7 (with lens, a $10K+ camera). Frankly, I am blown away by the RX 10M2. It's now even moved up to A-camera status in many situations. Is it an F7? Of course not. Does it have the low light capability of an AS7 II (with lenses a $4-5K camera) Of course not. But it's the absolute best bang for the buck I've ever held in my hands. For $1300 we're talking a lens alone that would not long ago alone have cost 3K if it even existed. We're talking 4K and 2K video quality that is broadcast ... MoreI'm a producer/videographer who works for National Geographic and Discovery. We use Sony F7's as our primary field camera for documentaries, mostly still shooting 1080P but slowly moving to 4K. I decided to try out this camera hoping that it might be a workable B-camera to use with the F7 (with lens, a $10K+ camera). Frankly, I am blown away by the RX 10M2. It's now even moved up to A-camera status in many situations. Is it an F7? Of course not. Does it have the low light capability of an AS7 II (with lenses a $4-5K camera) Of course not. But it's the absolute best bang for the buck I've ever held in my hands. For $1300 we're talking a lens alone that would not long ago alone have cost 3K if it even existed. We're talking 4K and 2K video quality that is broadcast spec (50 and 100 MBPS with Sony's great XAVC codec). And if you're concerned about shooting 4k because you can't edit it on your i5 processor Macbook Pro, it even has a Dual Record mode, giving you a MP4 proxy at the same time for an easy offline cut. And with the proper use of its picture profiles (not even talking S-log2 which it provides), it definitely holds low light with little or low noise to 3200 ISO, even close at 6400. Anyone saying it's noisy beyond 400 or 800 has not explored the picture profile possibilities. AND it DOES NOT OVERHEAT like the other previously released Sony cameras including the $3K A7R II. I won't even get into the high speed slow mo capabilities which are unimaginable in this price range, or its stunning still quality, or the terrific viewfinder, or the uncountable shooting options with every variation of manual to auto you can consider. THIS is by far the best single camera I have ever owned for the money, and actually far better than many I've owned that cost much much more. Okay, it doesn't provide time code which would be nice for pro video use. And battery life could be better. But this is a BLOCKBUSTER camera. We're now looking at buying several more to use IN PLACE OF the F7's when we need to be more discrete. Seriously, Sony has made a lot of missteps in the past few years releasing what seems like a new camera every week, but with this one they hit it out of the park.
When I don’t want to worry about changing lens this is the camera I take with me. It feels comfortable in my hand and has an array of useful features including it’s very high shutter speed of 1/32,000 which makes it possible to shoot with the lens wide open at f2.8 in bright conditions. The aperture ring is a nice touch. It’s very much a tool for videography as well as photography. It would have been nice if there was a vertical grip for the camera. 4K videos look fantastic. The contrast based AF works well for general photography but does not have the focusing consistency with some moving subjects.
| Megapixels | 20.0 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1 inch |
| Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
| Optical zoom (x) | 8.3 |
