How do I check the shutter count of my Sony RX0 II?

Drop an ARW file from the RX0 II into shuttercount.app — the exposure counter is read directly from the Sony ARW MakerNote in your browser, no upload required. Alternatively, use ExifTool: exiftool -ShutterCount yourfile.ARW.

What is the waterproofing depth of the Sony RX0 II?

The Sony RX0 II is waterproof to 10 metres (33 feet) without any additional housing, dustproof, shockproof to 1.5 metre drops, and crushproof to 200 kgf. These ratings make it suitable for underwater photography, action sports, and extreme conditions without a separate housing.

What is a good exposure count for a used Sony RX0 II?

Since there is no mechanical shutter, the exposure count has no wear significance. When buying used, focus instead on the waterproof seal condition (verify the gasket is intact and the battery/memory door closes properly), lens clarity, and sensor condition after heavy underwater use.

How does the Sony RX0 II compare to the original RX0?

The RX0 II adds a front-tilt LCD screen (up 180°, down 90°), internal 4K video recording, improved Eye AF, and USB-C connectivity compared to the original RX0. The sensor and lens are identical between both models.

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Sony RX0 II Shutter Count:
How to Check & What It Means

Q: Does the Sony RX0 II have a mechanical shutter?

No. The Sony RX0 II uses an electronic shutter only. There is no mechanical focal plane shutter. The ARW exposure counter reflects total electronic shutter activations with no mechanical wear implications.

The Sony RX0 II (DSC-RX0M2, 2019) is a cube-shaped 1-inch ultra-compact — waterproof to 10 m, dustproof, and shockproof. It uses an electronic shutter only, so the ARW exposure counter carries no mechanical wear meaning.

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Sony RX0 II — Electronic Shutter, No Mechanical Wear

The Sony RX0 II uses a 15.3 MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS stacked sensor with a fixed 24mm f/4 (equivalent) waterproof lens. The stacked sensor design enables ultra-fast readout (up to 1/32,000 s electronic shutter) without the traditional curtain mechanism. There is no mechanical focal plane shutter — all exposures are electronic only. The ARW file embeds a total-exposure counter, but this reflects cumulative electronic activations, not any mechanical wear state.

Model	Release	Sensor	Shutter Type	Protection
Sony RX0 II	2019	15.3 MP 1-inch stacked	Electronic only	IP68 (10m), shock, crush
Sony RX0	2017	15.3 MP 1-inch stacked	Electronic only	IP68 (10m), shock, crush
Sony RX100 VII	2019	20.1 MP 1-inch stacked	Electronic only	None
Sony ZV-1	2020	20.1 MP 1-inch stacked	Electronic only	None

No mechanical shutter: The ARW exposure counter is a record of total electronic activations only. A high counter on a used RX0 II does not mean approaching end-of-life in any mechanical sense. Focus on physical condition and seal integrity when buying used.

How to Check the Sony RX0 II Exposure Count

Via browser tool: Take a RAW photo with your RX0 II and drop the .ARW file into shuttercount.app. The exposure counter is extracted from the Sony ARW MakerNote and displayed instantly — no upload required.
Via ExifTool: Run exiftool -ShutterCount yourfile.ARW in a terminal. ExifTool reliably reads Sony ARW MakerNote data for all RX-series cameras.
When buying used, ask the seller to email you a sample ARW file — you can verify the exposure count before meeting.

What to Check When Buying a Used Sony RX0 II

With no mechanical shutter, the main concerns when buying used are physical condition and waterproofing integrity:

What to Check	Why
Waterproof gasket	Open and close battery/memory door — the orange gasket should be clean and uncompressed; any damage breaks IP68 waterproofing
Lens glass	Fixed lens — scratches from rocks, coral, or abrasives are permanent
Sensor after underwater use	Even with IP68 rating, heavy dive use can degrade seal over time — check for moisture artifacts in images
Battery contacts	Salt water exposure (even with sealing) can corrode battery terminals; inspect for white deposits
Tilt LCD hinge	RX0 II adds a tilt LCD vs original; check it moves smoothly and holds position

Sony RX0 II vs RX0 — Improvements

Feature	RX0 II	RX0 (original)
LCD	Tilt (up 180°, down 90°)	Fixed (no tilt)
4K video	Internal 4K/30p	External only (via micro HDMI)
Eye AF	Improved Real-Time Eye AF	Basic AF
Connectivity	Micro USB + HDMI	Micro USB + HDMI
Sensor & lens	15.3 MP 1-inch, 24mm f/4	Identical
Waterproofing	IP68, 10m	Identical

    RX0 II advantage: The addition of internal 4K recording and the tilt LCD makes the RX0 II significantly more practical than the original RX0. If you’re choosing between them in the used market, the RX0 II’s tilting screen alone justifies the price premium for most use cases.
  

Sony RX0 II Shutter Count — FAQ

Does the Sony RX0 II have a mechanical shutter?

No. The RX0 II is electronic-shutter only — there is no focal plane curtain. The ARW exposure counter tracks total electronic activations. This has no mechanical wear significance.

Can the Sony RX0 II shoot RAW?

Yes. The RX0 II shoots in Sony ARW RAW format alongside JPEG. RAW files can be processed in Lightroom, Capture One, and Sony’s own Imaging Edge software. The ARW file also contains the exposure counter readable by shuttercount.app.

What is the maximum video resolution of the Sony RX0 II?

The RX0 II records 4K/30p internally (with a 1.7× crop) and 1080/120p for slow-motion. It can also output uncompressed 4K via micro HDMI to an external recorder without cropping.

Is the RX0 II suitable for scuba diving?

The RX0 II is rated waterproof to 10 metres (IP68) without any housing — suitable for snorkelling and shallow diving. For deeper dives, Sony and third-party underwater housings extend the depth rating further. Always rinse in fresh water after salt water use and inspect the battery door gasket before each dive.

Sony RX0 II Shutter Count:How to Check & What It Means