Thanks for any advice, feedback. Hi, RasterFarian! And I don't know what to think of it! My advice: If you can do without Wi-Fi or an optional viewfinder, go for the RX, the price of which has dropped down a lot! Or take the equally sized Panasonic GM1 into consideration, with its bigger sensor, its praised tiny zoom lens and the option for lens changing.
Or what about the Canon G1X II still to be launched in a few weeks , which seems to be a really versatile and capable compact camera, albeit not as compact as the RX II, but with a bigger sensor and with expanded zoom range? The Canon - the optional VF included - is anything but inexpensive, though. I tend to spot a lot of "equally sized" sentences and I'm always interested but always also let down.
So the short answer to GM1 vs RX is: not really. See eg. Then the zoom lens always also tend to have poor ability to capture light, like starting with F3. Yep, it seems there is a relation with focusing and sizes of sensors or lenses. But maybe nanotechnology can bring super sharp and high zoom cameras. And maybe there can high spectrum sensors including infrared or ultraviolet for example and then use it for some improvement in visual image.
It is easy to imagine, but I am not sure if it is physically possible. I want a compact point and shoot camera with a larger sensor but more zoom range. You cannot have it all ways so I suspect what you want is not possible. The consensus is that Sony have got the most into the least space that has been achieved up to now.
Again, not really. If you set the iso on both cameras, what the "base iso" is doesn't matter. It's just for both sony and fuji.
My observation was that you can't compare them on the same ISO value when the other values F, speed turn out to imply that sony needs to get more time, hence possibly needing a further ISO increment.
In real world, this would translate as shooting at lower iso with Fuji, being the desired speed and aperture the same. It would be nice if dpReview made people notice in an OBVIOUS way on their comparison pages, that there is some iso overestimation going on for all cameras, and varying from model to model.
Doesn't make much sense, at least explained that way. I can reply that it needs more light because the sensor is bigger Hence, it captures more light because it is physically necessary for achieving the same exposure.
And guess what? At the long end of the zoom f1. Hence the Sony needs more time to gather the light and chooses a slower shutter speed.
Hi Frank. The price of cameras are based on what they think you are prepared to pay and not cost of production. That is why manufacturers price cameras at a high price when introduced to tempt the early adopters and then a Dutch auction takes place over months where prices are reduced to tempt others.
Wise men say, only fools rush in. But I can't help being a born hoarder. That's the motto for early buyers. I always wait at least 6 months to buy a camera of my fancy, so I have time to see the elevation and the landing of the novelty.
It's a quarantine I give to see the aps that will ensure a better performance. Usually the models bought after that period already have the aps. Remember the infamous Fujifilm X10? And the hellish lapse of time before the company acknowledged the disks flop? They all were first wave buyers. I never sell my cameras. I'm a camera hoarder, and they will lay me to my final rest with all my toys. Batteries included. Yes MK2 have more features than the original RX But wonder why it is so expensive for a camera made in China?
Timmbits: I sometimes have that feeling too when people iDiots pay a fortune for a chinese product with a US marketed shiny apple on it. After looking for a compact digital with large sensor.
So would this make it the best one to buy for Picture quality , which is what i really want. Not sure if it has zoom , but then none of the large sensors seem to have zoom. Would cropping deliver the same results as a Sony HX50v. Maybe the confusing naming of sensor sizes has One day we may have an understandable naming ie diagonal measurement in mm 7. This would make the Sony X a 4.
The HX50V would be a 1. If you're looking for the best image quality you can produce from a shirt pocket camera that has a great deal of flexibility, then buy the RX I've been carrying this camera around the world with me for over two years now. It's never disappointed me for compact-type camera usage. That's saying a lot. I couldn't agree more. Diamond award from me. As dpreview admits, this is the clear class leader. I'm somewhat confused about their "silver award" Hi Thom.
I have a Nikon etc that I am about to manoeuvre to my first and last trip to Africa. I cant really afford to buy a compact camera on top of all the other bits and pieces I've forked out for but I think it will be an essential extra for impromptu people shots and twilight walks.
I am 70 and arthritic A Sony RX seems the way to go but low light shooting and wide angle may be important on these occasions. Just how much better is the mark II for low light shots.? Would really appreciate your opinion. With a slightly higher max aperture at the tele and this would by my ideal camara.
Peter Kroll, Singapore. The review, last page, says " That depends. If you can live with a little more noise, don't care much for a tilting LCD and don't plan to use Wi-Fi sharing, then you're better off with an RX". I think I'll go for the RX as I only usually shoot in daylight and the shop will through in a free ever-ready case.
And they still found it appropriate to give it a Silver Award? Pretty incredible really. The only other camera that I can remember that so obviously led its class in pretty much every area and still received "only" a Silver Award was the D Not really a complaint as I don't own either camera just an observation.
I really like the fact that the hotshoe allows me to attach the small Sony bounce flash to the camera when taking photographs of friends in unlighted spaces.
I am pleased I traded up from the RX Of all my cameras this is the one I use the most because I always have it with me. The pop-up flash in the RX can be tilted up with a finger to become a bounce flash, and I've been very pleased with the ability of my RX to shoot portraits without adding external flash gear. I assume the RXII flash will also tilt. Agree completely that a camera that's small and light enough to have with you at all times can be more valuable than a "better" camera that you don't bring because of bulk and weight.
My original RX had a dusty sensor within a few days, maybe not at Nikon D level, but it was still annoying to shoot a blue sky at higher aperture and see blue blobs. I've just received it back from having returned it for cleaning, tested it on the sky, and there is still dust - well, a different, small spot in a different location.
To replace the RC as my "every day carry" camera, I bought a second-hand OM-D E-M5 which is an altogether more interesting, fun, and competent camera although significantly larger, of course. As soon as the RX is fixed, I'll be listing it on eBay. Maybe I'm fussy, but I find sensor dust on a non-interchangeable lens camera to be a total deal-breaker. I guess it must be the chinese manufacturing making parts that rub against each other not as smooth as better quality japanese products?
Timmbits Way to jump to conclusions! Reading on another site, people have had no problems with their RXM2 made in China. I have this camera. It's pretty terrific. My favorite feature is the articulating screen. Coupling this with its small size and non-threatening appearance makes it the perfect street camera. I typically hold it at chest or waist level and shoot it looking down at the screen. This makes me essentially invisible and able to get great shots.
It's easy to get shots 90 degrees left or right of me by turning the camera, and even behind me by holding it to my side and turning it to face back. My other cam is a Nikon D with a nice array of lenses.
Great, but definitely not able to get the same level of candid street shots because it gets noticed. If I had to keep only one? Don't ask! It's like asking me to choose which of my kids is my favorite.
A viewfinder is vital for Of course, RX's sensor is much larger than Stylus1's. Nonetheless, a long-sighted person will rather sacrifice some IQ and some high-ISO performance than the possibility to SEE all camera info when shooting. As to external add-on VFs, they are not a viable option for a traveller's camera! You, camera-makers! Can't you see that MOST travellers are aged over 45??
Small size and larger point and shoot sensor made the RX different. I hope that doesn't change. Had a look at the Stylus 1. Great to handle and excellent viewfinder but the IQ is a little worse than the ZX-2 due to the longer zoom having quite a bit of distortion looking at the reviews now on the web. It is also a little large. Make me think why not just have an EM-5 and a couple of lenses but I DO see the point of this camera.
A near equivalent is the Sony RX10 but as the sensor is much larger so too is the lens and therefore the whole rig. I hope sony update the firmware ans solve some of the issue, and can get higher point. But I don't know if sony willing to do it or not. For next year, I suggest sony to start the lens from 24mm. These may be the specs but you guys should list real world numbers.
I really don't think this flash would do much past 10 feet. Is there a time lapse function on this camera? Will mount this camera on a hexacopter an shoot areal photography. Cant use WIFI if there is wifi on it. Am I the only one who finds a rear screen almost useless in bright outdoor light? The app also offers remote control of the camera's shutter, so you can snap a shot using your smartphone — great for shooting group shots using a tripod.
Other features new to the RX II include a tilting LCD screen, allowing you to shoot from the hip or above your head while viewing the high-resolution display. Choose from 24, 30, or 60 frames per second when shooting p HD video.
Want better audio quality from your home movies? Attach an optional microphone to the multi-interface shoe, which can also accommodate compatible viewfinders or flashes. There's also a multi-terminal for connecting a remote shutter release.
Desktop Laptops Printers. Item: Manufacture: Sony Condition: New. The rear of the camera has a good rubber grip where your thumb rests helping you keep hold of the camera, however we would recommend use of the included wrist strap to stave off dropping the camera. Sony has added a tilting screen without adding much to the thickness of the camera, just 2. In addition to this the top now features a multi-interface shoe, and despite the camera now including Wi-Fi, and NFC, the camera remains pocketable.
The multi-interface accessory port is the same as used on other Sony cameras, giving access to the Sony NEX and Alpha range of accessories, which include a number of flash options, video light, microphone, including the excellent 2. Menus — The menu systems are more like the Sony Alpha range of cameras rather than the NEX cameras, which is a good thing in our opinion.
This gives easy access to options, with a clearly laid out menu system. There is a memory recall setting on the mode dial so that it's easy to quickly switch to your favourite settings, and the buttons are clearly laid out with clear labelling, although some may find some of the buttons a little small. The app lets you remotely trigger the camera, control the zoom and set a self-timer, or send photos to the smartphone for sharing on social networks.
Selecting photos can be done on the camera or the smartphone, and the app has options to set the image size transferred, from full size, 2 megapixels, and VGA. Speed - We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras. Shutter Response 0.
Shooting raw we were able to take 5 shots at 5fps until it slowed to fps. Sony Cyber-shot RX II Performance Additional sample photos and product shots are available in the Equipment Database , where you can add your own review, photos and product ratings. Previous Next. The addition is also very interesting in this new camera was the presence of the seven choices of profile pictures which allows users to utilize a selection of images with different color levels.
Many of the new features presented in this new camera, combined with mm zoom lens is the same as the old, with camera Steadyshot image stabilization. This camera has an ISO range of between and can be increased to
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