The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II is, just like its predecessor, a camera that's going to divide opinion. On paper its 24-200mm f/2.8 equivalent lens and 1-inch sensor combination sounds like the bees knees. Until, that is, you see the physical size of this camera: it's big, like DSLR-scale big.

Constant f/2.8 aperture and great lens quality; physical aperture ring control; weather-sealed pro-spec construction; fast autofocus and decent close-up ability; great tilt-angle LCD and built-in electronic viewfinder; ace slow-mo and 4K video capture

Limited upgrades compared to original model; no touchscreen controls; lens slow to travel through zoom; focus selector positioning not ideal; maximum focal length limitations; no pinpoint or more complex autofocus options; it's really expensive

The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 Mark II features the World's first stacked 1.0 inch BSI CMOS sensor with a DRAM memory chip. The camera features 40x Super Slow Motion Capture, 4K Video Shooting, High-speed Anti-Distortion Shutter, and 14fps continuous shooting.

Constant f/2.8 aperture lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent noise performance; 4K video recording; High speed video; Weather-sealed body; High resolution electronic viewfinder; High speed continuous shooting; Fast focus and shutter response; Built in Wi-Fi and NFC

Price seems very high (but may come down; Raw not available at the same time as creative effects; JPEG Super Fine not an option when shooting JPEG+RAW

Sony first introduced its convention-defying RX10 bridge camera range back in 2013. Most bridge cameras offer monster-sized zoom ranges you might never use fully, which forces the makers to use tiny 1/2.3-inch sensors that compromise the image quality.

Announced in June 2015, Sony's Cyber-shot RX10 II introduces many of the same new technologies as the RX100 IV (which we reviewed in November 2015 but in a larger, SLR-like body with a long zoom lens.

You might look at the price above and think, 'Wow, that's expensive for a bridge camera.' You'd be right too, except Sony's RX10 II is special.

Bridge cameras have always been interesting beasts; generally able to do it all, just not always particularly well. But with the launch of the original Cyber-shot RX10 and Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ1000 in 2014, this category of cameras morphed into something more interesting.

The Sony RX10 II continues the tradition established by the original RX10. It can easily split its time between being an excellent stills camera and an outstanding video machine. Ergonomics, handling and build-quality are all top notch. And the camera's sharp, fast 24-200mm F2.8 equiv. lens should offer plenty of versatility for most shooters. Autofocus is good in most situations, though it does struggle when photographing fast action, using AF-C. Its subject tracking capabilities also lag behind the competition.

Photographers seeking an-all-in-one package, jam packed with pro-level video features, and great still image quality.;

Budget-minded individuals. Anyone who needs more telephoto reach. Folks who specifically want to shoot sports and action.;

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II ($1,299.99) is an update to one of our favorite premium superzoom cameras , the RX10 . Like its predecessor, it sports a 20-megapixel 1-inch image sensor and a fixed 24-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens.

Sharp f/2.8 zoom lens; 1-inch image sensor; Very fast autofocus; 12.5fps burst shooting; Tilting rear display; Excellent EVF; Solid control layout; Wi-Fi and NFC; High-def slow-motion mode; 4K recording

Autofocus inconsistent in HFR mode; Shorter zoom range than others in this class; External battery charger not included; Pricey

What can I say, this camera is a video workhorse! 100mbps 4k(uhd), 1080p 120/60/30, and slow motion 240/480/960! I regulary use RED cameras, and I have to say I am VERY impressed and please with the video quality that comes out of this camera.

The Sony RX10 II is a high-end bridge camera that uses a larger than normal 1-inch sensor to achieve superior image quality. The sensor itself is an upgrade over that in the original RX10, as despite being the same physical size and 20.2MP resolution, its new Exmor RS design features a stacked...