Following up on the original RX0, Sony has announced its successor: RX0 II. While it retains much of the original’s specs, it adds a few new things.
Let’s go over what those things are:
Video shooting has been upgraded to 4K 30p
One of the new big features the RX0 II improves on its predecessor is its ability to shoot 4K 30p video internally. The RX0 could shoot 4K video, but only via HDMI out. Plus, the maximum frame rate has been increased. The RX0 II captures stills at 16 fps now, up from the RX0’s 5.5 fps.
Video specs worth mentioning include Picture Profiles like S-Log2 gamma, electronic image stabilization, Eye AF support for portraits and selfies, Full HD video at 120fps, a High Frame Rate mode for 960 fps in NTSC or 1000 fps in PAL, and internal recording for time-lapses. Plus the camera shoots with a Zeiss Tessar T 24mm equivalent f/4 lens. The lens offers a minimum focusing range of 7.9 inches. The lens should be sufficient enough to allow you to take selfies or even table-top shots.
Sensor resolution is smaller
Though we see the RX0 with 4K 30p video and higher frame rates, the sensor itself has been reduced in resolution. It’s down from the original’s 21-megapixels to 15.3-megapixels on a 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor. Having fewer pixels, though, could mean the sensor is using larger pixels, which could offer better low-light shooting. It does look like that, since the ISO ranges from 80 to 12800.
The RX0 II could be a good vlogging camera
What makes the RX0 II stand out from other action cameras? It now has an adjustable LCD screen
Nearly indestructible durability
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Other notable features
The RX0 II has a similar size to the original, measuring out to be 2.3in x 1.59in x 1.38in. It weighs 132 grams. It also offers Wi-Fi/Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a microphone jack.
Pricing and availability
The Sony RX0 II will start shipping in April and will be priced at a costly $700 for an action camera.
Read up about the RX0 II on sony.com.
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