Sony features newly developed 20.2MP 1″ Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor, F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 3.6X lens and records Full HD videos at 60fps.
Sony RX100 M2 Major Specification
- 20.2MP 1″ Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ Image Processor
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8 Lens
- 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28-100mm
- 3.0″ 1,229k-Dot Tilting Xtra Fine LCD
- Full HD 1080i/p Video at 60 and 24 fps
- Low-Light Sensitivity to ISO 12800
- Multi Interface Shoe and Control Ring
- High Speed AF & Manual Exposure Control
The new camera also features Built-In Wireless and NFC Connectivity, so can share and save your images without any problem.
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Press Release
NEW YORK, June 27, 2013 – Building on its lineup of acclaimed compact cameras, Sony is introducing two new additions to the Cyber-shot RX series– the RX100 II and RX1R models.
Based on the same sleek, stylish design as the existing RX100 model, the new RX100 II features a new 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, enhanced system expandability and adds Wi-Fi® convenience with NFC One-Touch compatibility. With an identical camera body and design as the existing RX1 camera, the new special edition RX1R model has had its optical low pass filter removed for increased resolution and detail.
“Sony continues to redefine the levels of performance for a pocket-sized, fixed lens camera,” said Patrick Huang, director of the Cyber-shot business at Sony Electronics. “Now, with a total of four models in market in our Cyber-shot RX line – each with its own unique value proposition – consumers have more options than ever to experience the ultimate balance of size, imaging performance and imaging power.”
New Cyber-shot RX100 II Camera
Designed to increase sensitivity in low-light conditions and reduce overall picture noise, the new Exmor R sensor in the RX100 II camera is the world’s first 1.0-type back illuminated sensor ever developed. It is approximately 40% more sensitive in dimly lit situations compared to the existing RX100 model.
The powerful sensor is paired with an exceptional F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens to deliver exceptionally sharp, natural still images and Full HD video in any shooting condition – from bright daytime scenes to night-time landscapes and everything in between.
Additionally, the new RX100 II model is equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities and is also the first ever Sony camera to include NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, giving the extra convenience of instant, one-touch wireless transfer of content between devices. Its Smart Remote Control functionality lets users preview images and control shutter release directly from their connected phones or tablets.
A Multi Interface Shoe on the RX100 II model allows users to add optional accessories including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and clip-on LCD monitor. A Multi Terminal lets users add a shutter-release remote control.
The camera features a bright, detail-packed 3.0-type White Magic™ LCD display that tilts upwards (up to 84 degrees) and downwards (down to 45 degrees), giving shooters greater freedom to compose shots from overhead and low angles.
Additionally, the RX100 II model has expanded Full HD video capabilities with the addition of 24p shooting for cinematically styled movies. Other refinements include a step zoom function that lets users instantly choose any of five popular focal lengths for handy scene framing. Shooters can select 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm or 100mm focal lengths using the camera’s control ring, giving them an intuitive and fast alternative to zooming in and out.
The new camera is also compatible with Sony’s TRILUMINOS Color technology, ensuring richer, more natural color reproduction when connected to the new BRAVIA televisions featuring TRILUMINOS Display.
New Special Edition Cyber-shot RX1R Camera
The new Cyber-shot RX1R full-frame compact camera is designed to satisfy even the most critical photographer’s desire for sharper, more detailed pictures and enhanced resolution. The model’s ‘R’ suffix denotes a further improvement in the pocket-sized camera’s already spectacular resolution.
In common with many digital cameras, the original Cyber-shot RX1 camera features a multi-segment optical low-pass filter (OLPF) in front of the sensor to suppress unwanted moiré and color artifacts. The enthusiast-oriented RX1R model removes this low-pass filter to realize the full resolution potential of the image sensor and bring new levels of realism to landscapes and other finely-detailed subjects.
Additionally, to take advantage of the OLPF removal, the camera’s processing functions have been optimized to maintain image sharpness without compromising lens/sensor performance.
While weight and dimensions remain the same as the ground-breaking DSC-RX1, the special edition RX1R is also now compatible with TRILUMINOS Color technology, allowing for the ultimate image playback experience on compatible BRAVIA televisions.
Pricing and Availability
The new Cyber-shot RX100 II and RX1R models will both be available next month for about $750 and $2800 respectively. The cameras and a range of compatible accessories can be purchased at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.
Full Specification
Sony DSC-RX100 II Specifications
| Lens Type | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* |
| Aperture | F1.8-4.9 |
| Optical Zoom | 3.6x |
| Digital Zoom | 20M approx. 14x / 10M approx. 20x / 5M approx. 28x / VGA approx. 54x |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | Still 16:9 29-105mm / Still 4:3 30-108mm / Still 3:2 28-100mm / Still 1:1 36-127mm / Movie 16:9 29-105mm (Std), 33-120mm (Active) / Movie 4:3 36-128 mm (Std), 41-146mm (Active) |
| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 6 groups ( including AA lens) |
| Aperture Blade | Iris diaphragm (7 blades) |
| Clear Image Zoom | 7.2x |
| Focal Distance | AF approx. 5cm to infinity (W), approx. 55cm to infinity (1) |
| Steady Shot Mode: Active | [Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling) |
| Metering Modes | Multi segment / Center weighted / Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step |
| Imaging Sensor | Imaging Sensor : 1.0″ (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 Pixel Gross: 20.9MP (approx.) Effective Picture Resolution: 20.2MP (approx.) |
| Drive System | Shutter Type: iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000)Continuous Shooting Speed: 10 fps at 20.2MPSelf-timer: 10sec. / 2sec. / Self portrait / Self timer Cont. |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Fireworks, High Sensitivity |
| D-Range Optimizer | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0-EV step) |
| ISO | Auto ISO 125-6400 select w/upper/lower limit, 125/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 expand to 80/100, Multi Frame NR:Auto ISO125-25600 equiv. 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 4/25600 |
| Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White |
| White Balance Mode | Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor (Warm White)/Fluor (Cool White)/Fluor (Day White)/Fluor (Daylight)/Flash/C. Temp., Filter/Custom |
| Picture Effects | Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
| Convenience Features | Still Image Playback Options: Control for HDMI, Slideshow |
| LCD Display | LCD Type: 3.0″ (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229k dots / Xtra Fine / TruBlack / TFT LCDBrightness Control: Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode |
| Advanced Features | Sweep Panorama: Sweep Panorama Face Detection: 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Face Registration) Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode Image Stabilization Intelligent Auto: Yes Background Defocus: Yes Superior Auto: Yes Photo Creativity: Yes |
| Still Image Mode | JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Still Image Size | Still Image Size 16:9 : L: 17M (5472×3080); M: 7.5M (3648 x 2056); S:4.2M (2720 x 1528)Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M (5472 x 3648; M: 10M (3888 x 2592); S: 5.0M (2736 x 1824)Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M (4864 x 3648); M: 10M (3648 x 2736); S: 5.0M (2592 x 1944); VGA
Panorama Still Image Size : [3:2] L: 20M (5472×3648)/M: 10M (3888×2592)/S: 5.0M (2736×1824) |
| Video Format | AVCHD Ver2.0, MP4 |
| Video Mode | AVCHD: 28M PS (1920×1080, 60p/50p) / 24M FX (1920×1080, 60i/50i ) / 17M FH (1920×1080, 60i/50i) MP4: 12M (1440×1080, 30/25 fps) / 3M VGA (640×480 30/25 fps) |
| Photo Capture from Movie | Yes |
| Focus Control | Focus System: Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual FocusAF Modes: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking) |
| Flash | Flash Modes: Auto/Fill-flash/Slow Sync/Rear Sync/OffFlash Coverage: ISO Auto 0.30m to 17.1m (W)/0.55m to 6.3m (T) (Approx.1′ 3/4″ to Approx.56′ 1 3/4″) (W) ISO 6400 up to 24.2m (W)/8.9m (T) |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media – SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
| NFC | Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| HD Output | HDMI (Type D micro) |
| USB Port(s) | USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP) |
| BRAVIA Sync | Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu) |
| PhotoTV HD | Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable |
| Microphone Input | Via MI Shoe + Optional ECM-XYST1M |
| Remote Commander | Yes, via RM-VPR1 |
| Accessory Shoe | Multi Interface Shoe |
| DC IN | Yes, via AC-UB10 AC charger and USB cable |
| Tripod Mount | Yes (1/4″ diameter, 20 threads per inch) |
| Power | Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BX1 (supplied) Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.5W |
| Dimensions WxHxD | 4″ × 2-9/32″ × 1-1/2″ (101.6 x 58.1 x 38.3 mm) excluding protrusions |
| Weight | With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 9.9 oz. (281 g) |
| Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) | 7.8 oz. (222 g) |
