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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,229,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 3.6×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (14x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
Summary
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the X100S highest resolution of 4896 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The X100S has bigger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very significant specification of this model as large sensor lets you to shoot photos of the higher quality. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II offers more number of white balance presets - 9. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has image stabilization that will help the photographer to shoot clearer pictures when using lenses with long focal lengths. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II offers more powerful 14x digital and 3x optical zooms. The X100S has more number of focus points than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II: 49 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving subject.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has tilting display which will let you to make high quality selfie photos. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,229,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the X100S display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has built-in Wi-Fi which will help you to transfer photos wirelessly from a digital camera to a laptop. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II battery life is better in compare to the X100S battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 350 photos with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and only 330 with the X100S. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II weighs 281g that is 164g lighter than the weight of the X100S.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 14 advantages and the X100S only 3 so the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon