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Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II vs Sony ZV-1 II

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SonyCyber-shot RX0 IISonyZV-1 II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019June 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeStacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memoryExmor RS CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution15.3 MP20.1 MP
Largest image4800 × 32005472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type 13.2 × 8.8 mm stacked back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS with integrated memory; approximately 21 million total and 15.3 million effective photosites1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites and up to 16.8 MP effective movie pixels
Image formatsSony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG and JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGBJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 4.0) and RAW+JPEG; XAVC S movies using H.264 compression and two-channel LPCM audio
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80 and 100. Multi-shot noise reduction combines photographs and separately reaches ISO 25600Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded lower limit ISO 80; Auto ISO with adjustable limits. PhotographyBlog's introductory ISO 100 figure is not the maker's standard lower limit
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24 mm equivalent18–50 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.8–4
StabilisationElectronic onlyElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst16 fps24 fps
Lens detailZEISS Tessar T*, physical 7.9 mm; six elements in six groups, all aspherical. Fixed f/4 aperture; 24 mm equivalent applies to 3:2 stills. Minimum focus approximately 20 cm in air; underwater minimum approximately 1.3 times the air distance. Digital and Clear Image Zoom are crops, not optical zoomZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 6.9–17.6 mm; nine elements in nine groups, including five aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens
AutofocusAF-S, preset focus and manual focus; wide 25-point area, centre, flexible spot and expanded flexible spot, with tracking and Eye AF for still photographs. No continuous movie autofocus; one-push AF and AF-S during movie recording are availableFast Hybrid AF; up to 315 phase-detection points for stills or 273 for movies; human and animal recognition for stills and movies; adjustable movie AF transition speed and subject-shift sensitivity
ShutterElectronic shutter, 1/4–1/32000 second; aperture fixed at f/4Electronic shutter; still range 1/32000–1/4 second; movie range 1/12800–1 second; external-flash sync 1/100 second
Burst detailUp to 16 fps speed-priority continuous shooting with focus and exposure fixed to first frame; ordinary continuous shooting approximately 3.5 fps. Rate slows as buffer fillsContinuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps; maker buffer claims 170 Extra Fine, 188 Fine or 189 Standard large JPEGs, 80 RAW or 78 RAW+JPEG frames
Stabilisation detailElectronic stabilisation for movies only; no optical, sensor-shift or still-image stabilisation. SteadyShot is unavailable for HFR and ordinary 120p/100p recording Changing SteadyShot changes the angle of view; it is also disabled during PC Remote shootingElectronic Active Mode for movies, with an additional crop; unavailable for 120p recording or 120 fps S&Q; no optical or sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashNo built-in flashNo built-in flash; compatible Sony external flash through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsAuto, Program and Manual with memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot, entire-screen average and highlight-weighted metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look and Cinematic Vlog settings
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal XAVC S 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p NTSC, 25p PAL, 100 or 60 Mbps. Full HD ordinary high-speed recording reaches 120p NTSC or 100p PAL at 100 or 60 Mbps. Separate HFR capture reaches 960 fps NTSC or 1000 fps PAL with reduced sensor readout resolution, scaled to Full HD playback and without audio; these are brief slow-motion captures, not full-resolution 960p video. S-Log2 picture profile and clean HDMI output supportedXAVC S 4K 8-bit 4:2:0 at 29.97/23.98 fps NTSC, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 119.88 fps. Cinematic Vlog records black bars into the 16:9 file to give a 2.35:1 image area at 23.98 fps; it is not a separate wider recording resolution
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input with plug-in power; XAVC S uses LPCM stereo and AVCHD Dolby Digital stereoIntelligent three-capsule microphone with automatic, front, rear or all-direction pickup; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm microphone input; Multi Interface Shoe does not support the digital audio interface
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size1.5″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail1.5-type 4:3 Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; tilts up approximately 180 degrees and down 90 degrees; no touch inputSide-hinged TFT LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch shooting controls, focus, tracking, shutter and AE
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)240 photographs290 photographs
Body weight117 g266 g
Release detailSony Japan announced on 26 March 2019 and specified local sale on 12 April; March preorder is separate. April month precision retained without claiming an exact worldwide first retail daySony's UK announcement gives June 2023 availability; Sony Japan specifies 23 June. Month precision retains the earliest maker-stated retail window read
Recording mediamicroSD/microSDHC/microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Micro Mark2; XAVC S 100 Mbps requires microSDHC/XC UHS-I U3 or faster, 60/50 Mbps requires Class 10 or faster. Supplied memory-card protector helps retain the card with cables connectedShared SD/Memory Stick Duo card slot; S&Q uses SDHC/SDXC Class 10 or faster, with UHS-I U3 for 100 Mbit/s
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and 3.5 mm microphone input; open connector covers compromise water protection. USB video/audio streaming requires firmware version 3.00 or later and was not a launch featureUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1; no NFC. Wi-Fi is unavailable during internal 4K, Full HD 120p/100p or interval shooting, and underwaterWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; Creators' App transfer and remote operation
Battery life detailNP-BJ1; approximately 240 CIPA still photographs. Movie tests give approximately 35 minutes actual shooting or 60 minutes continuous shooting at XAVC S HD 60p/50p 50 Mbps, Auto Power OFF Temp High, 25°C; these are not universal 4K runtimes or single-clip guaranteesNP-BX1; current maker CIPA claim approximately 290 still photographs, 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operation; TechRadar's 260-shot statement differs from the maker's current specification
ChargingUSB charging and shooting/playback power; approximately 135 minutes for a full charge of a depleted battery using supplied AC adapter at 25°CIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply; USB cable and mains adaptor not included
DimensionsApproximately 59.0 × 40.5 × 35.0 mm width × height × depthApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.7 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 117 g body only; 132 g including NP-BJ1 battery and microSD cardApproximately 266 g body only; 292 g including battery and memory card
MaterialsIPX8-equivalent waterproof to 10 m for 60 minutes and IP6X-equivalent dust protection. Passed 2 m drop onto 5 cm plywood under MIL-STD810G C1 Method516.7-Shock and 200 kgf/2000 N load tests with screen closed; protection is not guaranteed in every condition–
ColoursBlack–
In the boxCamera, NP-BJ1 battery, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, memory-card protector and instructions; regional fittings vary. RX0M2G includes the same DSC-RX0M2 camera and VCT-SGR1 shooting grip; bundle accessories do not change bare-body figuresNP-BX1 battery, windscreen and windscreen adaptor; shooting-grip kit includes GP-VPT2BT and a second battery (Japan)

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