Sony · Updated June 2026
Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II: specs & release date
Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II, released 2019-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II has no published US price yet. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 18/100 pay-blind standing, #14 of 15 in class.
Verified Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Rugged solid-metal body, waterproof and crushproof build; Vivid, impressive color in stationary/underwater shots.
- Skip if Electronic image stabilization much less effective than GoPro's is a dealbreaker.
Is the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II a good buy?
On the spec sheet, its FOV of 84 ° is the lowest of the 13, its weight of 132 g is below the median of the 14, and its waterproof of 10 m is at the median of the 16. By release date, it is the oldest of the 13 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II
Only one whitelisted tester (Tom's Guide) published an accessible hands-on review of this exact model. Its verdict: an exceptional solid-metal, waterproof and crushproof build with vivid, impressive color in stationary and underwater shots, but weak electronic image stabilization, a cumbersome button-driven interface with almost 30 pages of menus, a small non-touch screen, and a $700 price (roughly double a comparable GoPro Hero7) that make a GoPro the smarter buy for most.
Based on 1 review · 2019-06-06
Tested by Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Rugged solid-metal body, waterproof and crushproof build
- Vivid, impressive color in stationary/underwater shots
- 180-degree tiltable flip screen for selfie/vlog framing
Commonly flagged
- Electronic image stabilization much less effective than GoPro's
- Cumbersome button-driven interface with almost 30 pages of menus
- Expensive at $700, roughly double a comparable GoPro
- Small, low-resolution, non-touch rear screen
Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted hands-on review qualified, so no cross-source comparison was possible; the Tom's Guide verdict is a solo data point that could not be corroborated or contested by another whitelisted tester.
The sources (1)
The first thing you will notice about the Sony RX0 II is that its build quality stands on a pedestal of its own compared to pretty much every other action camera out there.
When the video or pictures are captured while stationary, the colors are very impressive.
Like the GoPro Hero7, the Sony RX0 II has built-in electronic image stabilization (EIS). However, it was much less effective than GoPro's.
Specifications
| Price (US) | Not published Discontinued; US launch MSRP was $748; no longer available new at major US retailers as of June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2019-04 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps |
| Sensor | 1" BSI-CMOS (stacked) |
| Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot (2-axis in-body) |
| Waterproof (m) | 10 |
| Display | 1.5" tiltable rear LCD (0.76M dots) |
| FOV (°) | 84 |
| Weight (g) | 132 |
Source: sony.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by expertreviews.co.uk. Sony DSC-RX0M2 official specifications (sony.com blocked during session; spec values from Sony published press materials and manufacturer-known data): 1.0-type (1") stacked BSI-CMOS 15.3MP effective, BIONZ X processor, max 4K/30fps XAVC S video (100 Mbps) or 1080/120fps, optical SteadyShot 2-axis IBIS (unique feature vs. most action cams), 10m waterproof / 2m shockproof / crush-proof 200kgf without housing, 1.5" tiltable rear LCD (approx. 180° tilt), 24mm f/4.0 Zeiss Tessar T* fixed lens (~84° diagonal angle of view), body weight 132g. Released April 2019. MSRP $748 at launch (Sony US). Sony.com returns connection refused during this research session; expertreviews.co.uk best action camera roundup (2026-06-15) used as corroboration source. Newegg shows 0 listings June 2026 (discontinued).
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II?
Only one whitelisted tester (Tom's Guide) published an accessible hands-on review of this exact model. Its verdict: an exceptional solid-metal, waterproof and crushproof build with vivid, impressive color in stationary and underwater shots, but weak electronic image stabilization, a cumbersome button-driven interface with almost 30 pages of menus, a small non-touch screen, and a $700 price (roughly double a comparable GoPro Hero7) that make a GoPro the smarter buy for most. Praised: Rugged solid-metal body, waterproof and crushproof build; Vivid, impressive color in stationary/underwater shots; 180-degree tiltable flip screen for selfie/vlog framing. Flagged: Electronic image stabilization much less effective than GoPro's; Cumbersome button-driven interface with almost 30 pages of menus; Expensive at $700, roughly double a comparable GoPro; Small, low-resolution, non-touch rear screen. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II cost?
The Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II has no published US price as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II released?
The Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II was released 2019-04.
What are the Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II's key specs?
Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II (Sony): max video 4K@30fps, sensor 1" BSI-CMOS (stacked), stabilization Optical SteadyShot (2-axis in-body), waterproof m 10, display 1.5" tiltable rear LCD (0.76M dots). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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