Sony's full-frame compact with a fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens and 42.4MP sensor.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II launched in 2015 as the second generation of Sony's extraordinary full-frame compact. Combining a 42.4MP sensor with a fixed Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens, it packed more resolution into a compact body than most professional DSLRs of its era.
The 42.4MP sensor is the same BSI-CMOS used in the A7R II, delivering exceptional detail and dynamic range. The fixed Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens is matched to the sensor for optimal performance. A retractable EVF pops up from the body. The variable optical low-pass filter is adjustable.
The RX1R II has no real competitor — no other compact camera combines a full-frame 42MP sensor with a fixed prime lens. The Leica Q-series offers a similar concept at 28mm. The fixed lens means you cannot change focal lengths.
Holds strong value used due to its unique capabilities. Check the retractable EVF mechanism, lens elements for dust, and the variable OLPF function. Battery life is poor so budget for spares. A specialist tool for photographers who want ultimate compact image quality at 35mm.