Sony RX1R II Compact Full-Frame Camera Gets Specs & Features Upgrade, Including 42.4MP Back-Illuminated Sensor

The RX1R II compact camera of Sony promises to be a top-quality gadget which may not be levelled by any compact camera in the market.

TechRadar said the camera will have a 42.4 MP "back-illuminated sensor," which can also be found on the A7R Mark II. In addition, it will reportedly support a range of ISO 100-25600 and will have a 14-bit raw image capture.

"Additionally, the new model features a fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f2 lens and a new pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder," added TechRadar.

Fans of Sony cameras are also in for some surprise since the camera is expected to have a viewfinder, which was lacking in its predecessor. According to TechRadar, this viewfinder will make it easier to utilize the camera under the heat of the sun or in bright light. That being said, the camera promises to be an ideal summer companion.

Also, The Verge said that the compact camera is just a small shooter despite it sporting a 35mm lens.

"The camera body itself is roughly the size of the company's other popular pint-sized camera, the RX100, and it feels nearly as light," added the same report.

It is also highlighted that the camera packs an autofocus feature faster by 30 percent than the previous model, with Petapixel noting that the compact device now uses "a 399 focal-plane phase-detection system." This covers 45 percent of the image area. It is also believed to be the widest coverage on a full-frame sensor out in the market.

Aside from this feature, the camera also comes with a tilting screen, a built-in EVF and a low pass filter.

"If you're shooting a shirt or a fabric that could cause moire, you can turn the low pass filter on and tweak the strength to your liking. If you're shooting a plain landscape scene with no wild patterns, you can turn it off and get the full detail from your sensor," explained The Verge.

The look of the camera on the front highlights on the 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar T* lens of the shooter with its micro shift ring.

"It also has a 9-blade aperture for smooth bokeh and an in-lens shutter with 1/2000s flash sync speed," detailed Petapixel.

Expected to be available in the United States next month, the camera is expected to cost $3,300. In the United Kingdom, it is set to be released this coming December.

Users of the Sony camera will surely anticipate this compact yet very powerful camera which is one of the great developments of its mirrorless camera systems.