Sony RX100 II / RX100M2 is officially announced and very interesting preview based on production camera is available on DPReview including real world photos. There is some confusion with the name, but at least we know it is not RX200. Sony is doing a very good job here by providing a finished product for review.
What's new in RX100 II compared to the Original RX100. The sensor is now backlit or back illuminated. This technology increases the sensor sensitivity and hence reduces the noise, which is crucial for cameras with slow lenses. Sony claims the 40% reduction in noise with the new sensor. It also speed up the autofocus. This is the biggest BSI sensor used in consumer cameras. RX100 II got a tilting screen and hot shoe which allow to add a flash or some other accessories. All these things make the new model even more attractive than RX100. All these perks come at price. The new model will cost slightly more than RX100. It seems that Sony will keep both models for some time: after all, Sony RX100 is hugely popular in major markets, for example, in the US, where it is still cost ~$650. B&H already has RX100M2 listed but the price is unknown.
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