Sony RX10 II detailed hands-on review
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2016
- The Sony RX10 II is a great camera for novices, and this combination review/tutorial will help you understand its features and functions with a minimum of tech talk. The video is produced in 4K. My apologies, it is a 20 Mp sensor (not 24 as stated).
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Outstanding hands-on review. Never seen anything remotely as informative in this category. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind words.
No one, absolutely no one, not even the manufactures dose a more through review. Another fantastic job Maarten, your in dept effort is noted and sincerely appreciated.
+Rick Mentore That is an extraordinarily kind thing to say - and that is my intention. Thanks so much for your comments.
Thank you! Exactly what I needed, have now ordered RX10ii here in Australia, chosen for portability as well as its qualities. Will watch this review repeatedly, to learn all the capacities of this camera. Superb communicator, touch of humour. Will follow your future reviews of all new products, if just to enjoy intelligence and clarity at work!
I'm so pleased by your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment - do watch the RX10 III also, mostly the same features.
You put so much work into your reviews! I really do hope it pays off well! You deserve it!
+Oberroxxor Always nice to read that my work is appreciated. Thanks for the kind words.
Another fantastic and thorough review. Love your reviews, they are easily the best review anywhere on YT. Everything is covered. Brilliant work, keep it up.
+Jas Mann That's very kind of you - thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your praise.
I appreciate this review now (at end of 2019), even though the review is almost 4 years old. That's because the RX10 II is my primary camera, and I'm grateful to find your video now, so that I can learn more about my camera and improve in how I use it.
So thanks for your enduring library of videos :)
It's always a pleasure to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos, thanks.
Your reviews are the best on youtube. Thank you.
+Rustbar I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Thank you. Your video is the only one that covers both still and video options.
Thanks for the kind words, appreicated - sorry I missed this when you posted it.
What an excellent review. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to comment with such nice words, always appreciated.
I love the amount of detail you put into the review! I feel like I know what I'm getting my hands on now. Also can't help but smile every time you bring up the "fneh menu" XD
Thanks for your encouragement - apparently my standup career may still have some life in it. Thanks also for your kind words.
Love your reviews, ever so detailed, kind of like a full-on tutorial. I believe you did call the Fnuh button the Fun button in later reviews, keep up the great work! Whenever I want to find out about a camera, I check if you've done a review about it yet!
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I did start pronouncing it "fnuh" but a viewer advised me that it was pronounced "fun" which I liked better and have used it since.
What a great detailed, and informative review. Thank you.
+microbroadcast I appreciate the kind words, thank you.
Very comprehensive and well explained review. You absolutely achieved the 'less technical' by making no assumptions of me. I am getting there, but still have more to learn which I pick up from videos like this. Thanks.
+Darren Lee Thank you for taking the time to comment and posting. It's always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work. And it's good to know my intention was achieved.
+Maarten Heilbron - Gonna buy one I think... I am having that feeling which normally comes over me a minute or two before I click 'buy now'. Clever bit of kit... oh, what the heck!
+Darren Lee hehe. enjoy.
Maarten produces LOVELIEST and most consistent reviews.
It’s a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!
A very thorough review of a great bridge camera! Thanks!
Thanks. We are in compete agreement. Your kind words are appreciated.
this is by far the most satisfying camera review for me as a beginner in photography.
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Absolutely BRILLIANT review, I'm beyond words, thank you Sir!!!
A pleasure to read your kind words, thank you.
Thanks!!! Feel much better about my choice after watching....it's on the way.
Always nice to hear my videos are appreciated, thanks for commenting.
thanks for the wonderful detailed review
+Salwan J. Binni Thanks for the kind words, it's my pleasure.
Great review Maarten, love the fn menu ;)
+ObelixCMM Always happy to have someone appreciate my sense of humour - thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
I call it the "fun" menu.
+Marth Damn! That's so much better - may I adopt that for the next Sony review?
+Maarten Heilbron XD Sure! Go right ahead.
+Marth Thank you.
Thanks, Maarten, this helped!
Glad to hear, thanks for the kind words.
Looks like I'm going to have to save up a lot of money for this one!! Many thanks for the in-depth review :)
+Michael Savage Thank you for the kind words, it is my pleasure. I felt it was a fairly reasonable price.
+Maarten Heilbron hy
what would you chose for video weddings the ax100 or rx10 ii?
thank you from Europe
Great review :) thanks!
That's very kind of you to say, thank you very much.
great review
Thanks! I appreciate your kind words.
amazing, detailed but still a thoroughly enjoyable video!! one small point to make here. In the beginning, you said that it is a 24mpx sensor, although many photography sites are quoting 20mpx! Would you be so kind as to clarify!! thanks once again for the review. It's been a pleasure to watch. And your effort in making the video less technical and funny is very commendable as this camera is intended for both pro and amateur use. keep up the good work!!
+jayanta base I'm sorry - my mistake. It's correct in the script, I must have mis-read it when I recorded the voice over. I've put a correction on the video. Thanks so much for spotting this - greatly appreciated.
Omg that squirrel!! Great review!
hehe, thanks for your kind words.
Thanks for quick response.
It appears that this is normal for the RX10 II.
I have seen the same imbalance on pictures of other RX10 lcd screens.
Thanks for the update, appreicated.
Really excellent review. Very nice voice, nicely paced and very informative. I have a Pentax DSLR but now just want a camera to pick up and go, to travel with, that will do everything. Great to have a lens with a respectable focal length that is capable of excellent macro too. Did consider the RX10iii for the longer zoom, but at £1300 it's a bit out of reach-and 200mm is fair enough anyway. And with great video too, it looks like a fun camera to have for almost any occasion. And as you say, even 1 inch sensors today are capable of some fantastic images. Oh, and the weatherproofing is just the icing on the cake!!Thank you for a very comprehensive and pleasingly presented review, :)
That is so kind of you to say, thanks for commenting. Yes, for a nice as the longer lens is, the price impact is fairly dramatic.
Thanks a lot for such a nice, thorough and kind work! (Y)
Always my pleasure, thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome review
+Danny Ambarita That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
+Maarten Heilbron I plan to buy the RX10ii but still couldn't find details about the timelapse app. Is it manual or pre-set timelapse settings?
+Danny Ambarita Both. There are some presets like miniature, sunrise and sunset, but it's also customizable: interval from 1-60 seconds; shots from 1-999. You'll find more details on the app (and its manual) here: www.playmemoriescameraapps.com/portal/usbdetail.php?eid=IS9104-NPIA09014_00-000003
There is no better Explanation out there on youtube!!!
+Ghostina1 That's a very kind thing to say, thanks for watching and commenting.
Great detailed review. I use the rx100iv, but I'd like the rx10ii for its lens and weather resistance. Rx10ii would be great for travel or recording events. One small opinion, is that 4K actually works great for 1080HD tv's/monitors and you would see a perceived difference. Downscaled 4K video in this camera series offers much more sharpness/detail than using in body 1080. Downside to 4K, is that it uses a ton of memory, and requires a newer computer to edit. I wish the camera offered 2.7K 60p as an option, like the GoPro Hero 4 black. 2.7K 60p would provide much better motion than 30p for action and more detail/clarity than 1080. Thanks!
+VeloRydr Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. That's an option that would likely appeal to many viewers.
Good review on rx10 mii
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Wow, The pictures are so amazing that I forget to listen to what you say :)
+Arash Rouhani Thanks, I think. Oh dear, that's not good? Thankfully, you can watch again any time you please.
Maarten;
Excellent instructional video. Does the RX10 II have an exposure level bar, that goes from plus (+) to minus (-) to indicate proper exposure, besides the zebra level indicator? Have it on my Nikon, and really helpful when shooting stills...
Thanks again,
Ron
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words. I agree, that is helpful. On the RX10 II, there is not a display graph or bar, there is a numerical readout of the exposure setting based on the current meter mode.
"Until you get familiar, press Fnuh." Lol! Another awesome review! Btw what do you use to record the menu of cameras you review?
+Average Adversary Thanks for sharing my sense of humour and the kind words. Another viewer suggests I say "fun" ... might try that next time. For most screens, the Atomos Shogun is used to record from the HDMI. More behind the scenes details on my blog heilbron.com/sony-rx10-ii-dsc-rx10m2-hands-on-review-in-4k/
Until recently I did not know about the RX 10. Strange. It just did not show up on the youtube feed
It showed up in stores though.
Wonderful review! A none camera question; What live band is that?
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Mackenzie Mayer. See the description.
Your reviews are really informative. Thank you! Also, would you recommend the rx10ii or a6300 primarily for video recording?
+ThankyTo Thanks for the kind words. I'd choose the A6300. Larger sensor, interchangeable lenses, audio input, more flexibility. Oh, and 4K.
Maarten; As far as you know, is there a wide angle adapter that can be used with the MKII?
I used this camera for some real estate photography, and the 24mm lens just didn't cut it, for some of the smaller rooms.
My previous camera was the Nikon D5200, and when used with the Tokina 11-16mm lens, the pictures were just what the client wanted.
Thanks again for posting a most well done video.
Ron
7/6/2020.
I have seen one - but check with Google.
Thanks for your kind words.
The RX10 II is really nice, awesome features. The price isn't bad either, the Full Frame cameras are just too expensive imo, and I think they are out of reach for most novice or entry level photography.
So the RX10 II is like a more advanced version of the M4. Which is nice, at least it has a shoe mount, and accessories which is a criticism I have of the M4 not being able to use accessories.
Although I'll stick with my AX100, still the best out there.
+Marth Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Although I agree that full frame cameras are expensive, I don't feel they're out of reach, they just don't serve a need for the majority of photographers. Some of my favourite pictures, blown up to 60x90cm are from one inch sensor cameras, and as Sony shows here, they can certainly compete in terms of features and functions - after all there's not much that's different here from the firmware in the A7 series.
Although it has a great deal in common with the M4, which is a very nice and small camera, the addition of longer 4K recording here makes the RX10m2 a preferred choice. Of course, for video, the AX100 is the preferred choice.
Great job. Always check out Maarten. Vid s for new camera s reviews always detailed and informative
Thank you - kind words are always appreciated.
Very comprehensive review! Now that the RX10 III has been announced, do you have hope that it will prove a worthwhile upgrade over the mkII
+Dan The Doge Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. With the specs on the new lens, even if that's the only change, it sounds very worthwhile. Am waiting patiently for a review unit to arrive (although likely May).
***** I'll be interested to see your final verdict on it!
+Dan The Doge Thanks, I'm looking forward to reviewing this camera too.
I'm having issues where all of my RX10 II images and video look blueish... do you know why?
It's most likely the white balance. Set it to auto.
This camera is tempting, but I have some issues that need to be worked out.
1) 30-minute video recording limit. If this is to truly replace a camcorder, I would want to record longer for event work like weddings.
2) Single SD card slot...I would like two for backup in case a card gets corrupted.
3) If it went to 300mm instead of 200, I could like it more. I know subsequent models go to 600mm but not at f2.8 and not with built-in ND filters. I could live with the f2.4-4 at 600mm if they didn't also remove the ND filters.
4) No phase-detect autofocus. I know the RX10 IV has it, but that is again compromised in terms of the lens and lack of ND filters.
This camera does not meet your requirements. I suggest you look at other models.
Hi Daniel,
1) You can remove the 30 minute recording limit on the RX10 II and others. I've done it on mine after watching this....ua-cam.com/video/6gCRLbAYX94/v-deo.html
2) I've only ever had one corrupted video clip using a hacked GH2. I haven't had one on the RX10 II or any other camera I have owned. Always format the SD card prior to use. I've been using three Lexar 64GB SDCX V60II 250MB/s 1667x cards for a few years now and never had an issue. A second SD card slot is a convenience but not necessary.
3) I did not upgrade to the M3 or M4 versions for two reasons; the M2 has a constant f2.8 aperture across the zoom range and inbuilt ND filters. It's also significantly cheaper than the latter two models. This model hits the sweet spot across all four models in my opinion.
4) Which is of more importance to you here? In terms of value for money I think the RX10 II is a great option for most.
Hi Maarten! First of all, I would like to thank you for the amazing review of the camera, I have a question though about the Sony RX10 ii, I was wondering if the camera supports 4k live viewing off of an external monitor? Thanks!!!
Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. You can connect the RX10 II to an external monitor with HDMI, where it can feed both the live image and playback.
Does the live image work with 4k and HFR or just HD video? Thanks again!!
4K yes, I think 120 (in HD) but not HFR. I returned the camera after the review so I can't check for you.
Maarten Heilbron thank you so much!!
always my pleasure
Thanks for your fast reply. I think you helped me decide. I think I should get FE 24-240mm for my A7 but it is a Sony not Zeiss Lens. It would make the A7 with this lens 100g heavier than RX 10 IV. I can buy it at B&H and test for couple of weeks and see if my pictures are not blurred and I can hold it steadily.
Do you think I am making the right decision? Marcela
I would certainly try that first. Yes, slightly heavier, but higher quality.
Maarten;
With re; to the LCD screen on the RX10 II.
When viewing, (or reviewing) I have a black border on the right side of lcd screen, but not through the viewfinder.
I have tried changing the aspect ratio, but that does not solve the issue.
I also connected a monitor, (HDMI) and black border does not appear on monitor screen.
Is this normal re; the lcd screen?
Thanks again.
Ron
I don't remember that (and I return the cameras after the review, so can't check).
Can you verify at the dealer if that's specific to your unit?
I am so torn between this and the RX10IV. I love the constant 2.8 aperture on this BUT zoom is only 8X optical. Thoughts between this one and the RX10IV?
I’d take the III or IV
I've both. I could say that RX10m4 outperforms RX10m2, the only thing better on RX10m2 is the constant aperture, size and ND filter. The best thing is the autofocus on the mark 4, so accurate on video and photo.
Price wise, I got the mark 2 for $400 and it's a super camera even today and I guess 3 years more.
My goal is to travel with one camera and one lens. I need the FE 24-240 mm for a trip with a wild life, like Galapagos (I will not get the birds, with that lens ☹️) I am taking tours, I cannot use the tripod. For travel without the wild life I can use FE 24-70 mm. Thanks for your help. Marcela
Always my pleasure. Enjoy your trip.
Hello and I would be grateful if you explain how you capture video from the camera screen. Thank you. )))
I use an Atomos Shogun and record from the HDMI output. I also use a set of rails with two quick release plates to mount two cameras together, shooting the screen with a macro lens. More details in my blog: heilbron.com/sony-rx10-ii-dsc-rx10m2-hands-on-review-in-4k/
thank you very much! )))...
Always my pleasure.
hello Maarten, in my menu for video in 4k mode i not have the option 30p 100m or 60M, only have 25p100M or 25p60M.
Could you please help, why i dont have the 30p100M option shooting 4k video?
You are likely in PAL mode. Use the settings to change to NTSC, which provides those modes, but may, depending on your geography render your camera incompatible with your TV set (but not your computer).
Thank you very much :)
Always my pleasure, glad to hear that helped.
You said it's 24 megapixels which is wrong. It's actually 20.2 megapixels
Thanks for the connection, my apologies.
Any reason why you would not be at 2.8 aperture during the dark live concert? Isn't that the selling point of the constant 2.8? Asking for a friend.
Tell your friend that the widest aperture is fine, but requires a more accurate focus. If you really want the lights to sparkle, smaller apertures (F16 and up) are best. Use spot meter on faces for exposure.
Maarten please help me to choose. I love your review and I would like to buy this camera for traveling and taking pictures of wild life. The camera weighs 1.79 lbs/813 g (62mm) The new RX IV. Weighs 2.41lbs/1O95g (72mm). I am small, weigh 105 lbs, I am afraid that RX IV would be too heavy for me to handle. I am taking still pictures most of the time, a short video rarely.
Are the stills the same quality taken by RX II as RX IV? Would I be buying a 4 year of technology?
I shoot RAW and I have Sony Alpha A7 now with 24-70mm that is not that good for taking pictures of wild life. Please help me to decide.
I appreciate your kind words, thanks. Only you can judge what is too heavy for you. The stills are more or less the same quality. The primary difference is the lens. Although I appreciate that the A7 might be heavier - that is a substantially better sensor and should provide higher quality images. I'm not sure why you feel it's not good for wildlife photos - maybe it's just a longer lens that you need - although I realize that will add to the weight.
One issue that you will find is that images taken with the A7 can be cropped more than images taken with the smaller one inch sensor of the RX10 series. I hope this helps.
The iv has faster focusing and longer lens so would be better for wildlife photography. The real benefit of the ii is its low.weight though more like 850g with battery. I recommend the Nikon Coolpix p510 to people that need a light bridge camera 550g. 42x Nikkor ED VR lens but old now so only 1080p and smaller image sensor.
@@sang3Eta Thanks for adding your thoughts and suggestions.
What camera has better image Quality for cinematic style vídeo: RX10 M2 or A6000? Im looking for My first camera.
My priority it's Image Quality, all other features are Nice but it's not My priority
If 4K is important to you, the A6000 does not support that. Otherwise, the larger sensor and the ability to select the appropriate lens for a situation or scene, make it the better choice for cinematic production. But also consider the A6100, which adds features like 4K, cine gammas, HLG and S-Log. ua-cam.com/video/h48hMeB6sS4/v-deo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron do larger of A6000 sensor makes great diference in comparison RX10 II on good and medium light situations? Low light is not very important to me
@@hablemosde1950 When a scene is well-lit, the difference is less visible.
This camera is full frame???
This camera uses a "one-inch" sensor. ua-cam.com/video/FgpHdMxv2rg/v-deo.html
Hello, can you explain how to do timelapse?
Happy to. Download the app and follow the directions - it has several presets to get started.
Have you found the online instructions? Alright, more details please - how far did you get before you got stuck? What are you not getting?
I actually dont know if I have ordered it now. I have registered on the website; integrate my passportcodes and paypal account. Than I have connected my camera with wifire and tried to order it through my camera BUT after i press on button order, they want me to verify my age, after i entered all the codes of my passport, instead of giving me an information if i have ordered it now or if have make a mistake, it just repeat this all, so i ordered it 3 times now and give 3 times my passport codes. sorry for my words, but im done with theses bastards, i dont know if have ordered it now or what is the matter now. And thank you for your help Mister. Sony should pay you for your help
Well, pretty sure that you can't order it twice, so I'm assuming it's missing something. You can also connect the camera to a computer using the Sony supplied USB cable (other USB cables may not work). Using the playmemories site may be a little simpler. Then you can download to the camera through the computer. Hope this helps, let me know.
Actually i do not know how that should work. If I am connecting my camera with the PC by using a USB cable, I dont know how to go on. because than just a window opens which gives me the ability to open the storage of my camera or something like that. greets
"press the FNAAAH button"
A viewer has corrected me. It's pronounced "fun".
I like the way it sounded before, way more dramatic, FNNAAAH button, i'll stick with that good sir ;)
Hmm ... point taken. Maybe I'll throw it in now and then.
When you say you used Auto mode do you mean FULL AUTO or P mode?
Usually full auto - but I’d need the context.
@@MaartenHeilbron 1:02
I meant the full green auto mode at that point.
@@MaartenHeilbron thank you sir
Always happy to help.
lol, use fa-nu. @4:12 @7:05 @7:23 @8:37 @8:50
+Kevin Adams Thanks, although another viewer wrote to say he called it the "fun" menu. I might use that from now one. And thanks for the time code annotations - this enables other viewers to get to the good parts quickly.
Hmm, Fnuh.
+acrid Axid I wasn't sure if I said "function" that novices would understand which button I meant. Thanks for sharing the humour.
Yup, I chuckled immediately the first time you said it. Keep up the great work!
+acrid Axid Glad to see I brought a smile to your avatar.