Sony Cybershot DSC-RX10 II

Bridge cameras have always been interesting beasts; generally able to do it all, just not always particularly well. But with the launch of the original Cyber-shot RX10 and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ1000 in 2014, this category of cameras morphed into something more interesting.

RX aeternus? Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II review

The Sony RX10 II continues the tradition established by the original RX10. It can easily split its time between being an excellent stills camera and an outstanding video machine. Ergonomics, handling and build-quality are all top notch. And the camera's sharp, fast 24-200mm F2.8 equiv. lens should offer plenty of versatility for most shooters. Autofocus is good in most situations, though it does struggle when photographing fast action, using AF-C. Its subject tracking capabilities also lag behind the competition.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II ($1,299.99) is an update to one of our favorite premium superzoom cameras , the RX10 . Like its predecessor, it sports a 20-megapixel 1-inch image sensor and a fixed 24-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II premium superzoom offers serious video upgrades, but it's priced a bit higher than it should be. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II ($1,299.99) is an update to one of our favorite premium superzoom cameras, the RX10 ( at Amazon) . Like its predecessor, it sports a 20-megapixel 1-inch image sensor and a fixed 24-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens. Its body is largely unchanged, although the EVF has been improved, and the video system has been upgraded substantially—the new camera supports extreme slow motion capture at 1080p and standard video capture at 4K resolution. We're not rating it as highly as the RX10, which remains on the market for a signigicantly lower price and is still our Editors' Choice. There's also more competition in the space now—the Panasonic FZ1000 ($797.00 at Amazon) offers similar image quality and double the zoom range. But if you put an emphasis on video capture, it might make sense to spend some more and get the RX10 II. Design and FeaturesFrom a physical perspective, the RX10 II ( at Amazon)  is a near clone of the original RX10. It measures 3.5 by 5.1 by 4 inches...

Sony RX10 II review

The best bridge camera ever? Quite possibly

Sony RX10 II review review

Five Stars

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Sony has once again shown that it has the point-and-shoot game figured out. So much so that it continues to be its own biggest competitor. Both the RX10 and RX100 lines share the same problem: their predecessors are just too good, cost less, and are still on the market.

Review: Sony RX10 II

You might look at the price above and think, 'Wow, that's expensive for a bridge camera.' You'd be right too, except Sony's RX10 II is special.

Sony RX10 II

A formidable camera at an equally imposing price, it’s the Sony RX10 II’s slow motion modes that really stand out