The improved video capabilities allow the RX10 II to directly compete with Panasonic’s FZ1000 (which offers 4K video albeit with Sony’s previous generation 1in sensor) and of course an increasing number of other models which also now offer 4k with alternative sensors. Indeed one of the more interesting rivals is the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 which may employ a much smaller 1/2.3in sensor, but in turn delivers a longer zoom range at a lower price, and still with 4k video recording. While the RX10 II and FZ330 / FZ300 are aimed at different price points, they arrived for testing at the same time, so we thought it would be interesting to pitch them head to head to see what difference the sensor size and optical range made in practice. Read my full review to discover which of these two bridge superzooms is the best option for you. The eye-level EVF is excellent. It's an OLED design, with optics that give it a large, 0.74x magnification rating—nearly as big as you'll find on many full-frame mirrorless cameras. There's plenty of detail thanks to a 2,359k-dot design, as well as plenty of eye relief, so you can see the entire view even if you wear eyeglasses. It's right up there with the best you'll find in this class of camera.

There is a modest crop applied to 240fps and 480fps footage, but it's not bad. The crop at 960fps does limit the wide angle coverage a bit, but can be useful if you're in need of a bit more telephoto reach. The total record time for any frame rate is either two or four seconds. You can set the clip to start recording either at the beginning or the end of the time frame that's going to be slowed down—the latter is a plus if you're trying to capture action, as you can actually start recording the clip after the sequence you want to capture has happened. There is a delay after recording an HFR clip—equal to the length of the clip itself, so be prepared to wait after you've grabbed a slow-motion shot. In this comparison we're comparing the Sony RX10 II with the RX10 III and the very latest RX10 IV and will be looking at:Trying the various AF area options I measured a hit-rate of about 50 to 75% – good enough to grab a few focused images in a burst, but not sufficient to rely on any of them to be the decisive moment.

The top left of the camera features the mode dial, and the camera even features a sensor plane marking so you know where the sensor sits in the camera. The Sony multi-interface hotshoe means the camera is compatible with a number of Sony accessories.

In depth

en 2020 on n'a toujours pas de bouchon d'objectif avec lien pour le tenir solidaire de l'appareil et éviter les pertes !!!! The other issue is depth of field. The need to stop down as you zoom in also reduces the ability to achieve a shallow depth of field. So being able to keep the lens aperture open to f2.8 all the way to the the RX10 II’s maximum 200mm equivalent focal length allows you to get better results in low light as well as better isolating your subject with a shallow depth of field. You have plenty of flexibility in choosing a focus point. For portraits you can opt for Face/Eye Detection. It works well identifying faces, and does a good job showing the photographer it's working. It draws a box around a detected face, and adds an inset pair of intersecting lines when it sees an eye. At first glance, the RX10 IV is identical in outward appearance to the RX10 III, which will be reassuring to anyone upgrading from a previous model. There was a much more noticeable difference between the RX10 II to the RX10 III - most obviously in the much longer lens, but also a redesigned grip and new shape to the body.