Full-Frame 42.4MP Imaging
A 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor captures images at 42.4MP resolution.
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A premium fixed-lens full-frame compact with a 42MP sensor and Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens. It is admired by street and travel photographers who want maximum quality in a compact body.

A 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor captures images at 42.4MP resolution.
The integrated ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens provides a fixed 35mm focal length in a compact camera body.
Compose with the retractable OLED electronic viewfinder or the tilting 3.0-inch TFT LCD.
The Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II is a fixed-lens full-frame compact camera featuring a 42.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, a ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens, Full HD video, and a retractable OLED electronic viewfinder.
The reviewers praise the camera for its excellent full-frame image quality, powerful autofocus system, and compact design. However, they note compromises such as mediocre handling, a clunky interface, and poor battery life.
The review highlights the camera's superb build quality, excellent images, and versatile 35mm f/2 lens. It criticizes the high price, autofocus speed, poor battery life, and some ergonomic issues, concluding that while it is special, it does not feel entirely at the top of its game for the cost.
The review commends the camera for packing a high-resolution, full-frame sensor into a near-pocketable size. However, it denies the camera an Editor's Choice award, preferring the Leica Q due to its wider lens, better handling, and overall user experience.
The review describes the camera as a fantastic, unique offering with a high-resolution sensor and innovative variable optical low-pass filter. It concludes that despite its strengths, there are small niggles that prevent it from being a perfect camera.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 399 | |
| Battery Life | 220 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Large-sensor compact (fixed-lens full-frame compact) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 5 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz), NFC (Type 3 Tag compatible) | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-inch TFT LCD (tilting), non-touchscreen | inches |
| Image Stabilization | None (stills); electronic stabilization for video | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-25600 (expandable to ISO 50/64/80/32000/40000/51200/64000/80000/102400) | |
| Lens Type | Fixed ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens (8 elements in 7 groups) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 120 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 42.4 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | 35mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | |
| Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) | |
| Viewfinder Type | Retractable electronic viewfinder (OLED) | |
| Weather Sealing | No | |
| Weight | 507 g | g |

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