Sony RX100 V

Last Updated on June 30, 2020

Features

20.1 MP 1.0″-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p)
HFR Mode for Full HD Video up to 960 fps
315-point focal plane phase detection AF
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 lens
ISO 80 to 12800, 24 fps Continuous Shooting
0.39″ 2.36m-Dot OLED Pop-Up EVF
3.0″ 1.23m-Dot 180° Tilting LCD

Overview

Sony RX100 V Introduction Video

Sony RX100 V Hands-On Review

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Sony RX100 V Overview

Just like how Sony announced its α6500 has the most autofocus (AF) points and the quickest focus among its mirrorless camera line, it’s doing the same for the RX100 V which is the latest entry in its compact camera line. Launched just this month, this new camera is being marketed as having the fastest focus, the quickest shooting and the most AF points among compacts.

The Sony RX100 V belongs to the Cyber-shot family and brings in a new AF experience for compact cameras. With its Fast Hybrid AF system, the camera can lock its focus in just 0.05 seconds – the fastest in the world right now. Not only that, the RX100 is also equipped with 315 AF points enabling users to capture quality images of moving subjects. In addition, the camera is capable of continuous shooting with speeds of up to 24 frames per second (fps) and at 20.1MP full resolution and for 150 continuous shots.

Aside from shooting still images, the RX100 V is capable of capturing 4K video. With this camera, Sony has continued to push the boundaries of expectation when it comes to pocket-sized cameras.

Design & Features

The RX family of cameras is known for their pocket-friendly design, a trend which continues with the RX100 V. The camera is fitted with a 2.35 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder that can be retracted in or out of the depending on a user’s preference.

The Sony RX100 V offers somewhat similar capabilities to the mirrorless α6500 camera: both can focus on a subject in 0.05 seconds and both have a high number of AF points – the only difference being the α6500’s ranges in the 400s while the RX100 V only has 315. Nevertheless, the hundreds of AF points scattered across the screen allows users to capture a subject – especially a moving one – with speed and accuracy.

Just like the α6500, the RX100 V is also equipped with a front-end LSI and a BIONZ X image processing engine that work together to allow continuous shooting with less lag on the viewfinder.

Even when shooting video, the fast-tracking ability and focusing apply with the RX100 V allowing users to capture moving pictures that are detailed and clear. Saving an 8MP still from 4K video or a 2MP image from an HD video is also possible with the RX100 V. Another highlight of the camera is the ability to capture slow-motion video at 40x slower than the normal rate. The camera offers a range of frame rates which a user can select prior to shooting, and these include: 960fps, 480fps and 240fps.

Like most cameras these days, the RX100 V is also equipped with WiFi connectivity and is also NFC compatible. In addition, it can access the range of PlayMemories Camera Applications from Sony.

Those who want to use their cameras to shoot underwater photos can purchase a separate housing which can reach depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet).

Pros & Cons

Being able to capture fleeting moments is one of the highlights of owning a DSLR. With its capability for continuous shooting, users can just let the camera fly after locking it to a subject. This much-needed ability has now been added to compact cameras thanks to Sony and its RX100 V.

The incorporation of multiple AF points also make the RX100 V a camera worth investing in. With that many focus points available, capturing a moving subject is made a lot easier, particularly one that moves around a lot. The ability to track down a subject and still get a good enough shot even in motion is a great addition to any camera.

While the RX100 V allows users to be more creative with their photos, it does come with a $1,000 price tag. That’s quite pricey for someone who’s on a budget. Then again, it’s hard to find a pocket-sized camera with this kind of capability.

Sony a6500 RX100V Hands-on First Impression

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Final Thoughts

The portability factor definitely makes compact cameras a saleable device. While there are many capable pocket-sized cameras in the market, Sony is one of those brands that continues to push the envelope in terms of what a compact is supposed to do. That is clearly evident in the RX100 V – it’s basically like a DSLR for your pocket.

All in all, the RX100 V answers many needs when it comes to taking high-quality photos and videos with a tiny camera. It’s equipped with lightning focus and continuous shooting capability that ensures important moments are captured. Equally impressive is the video-taking function which can capture 4K video as well as slow-motion footage.

While the RX100 V offers a wealth of creative opportunities for those who prefer shooting with a compact camera, retailing at $1,000 will likely hold some users back. Then again, it does make a good investment.

Test Footage

"Dance" Super Slow Motion | RX100 V | Sony | Cyber-shot

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Specs

Sensor

SENSOR TYPE: 1.0″-type (0.52″ x 0.35″) Exmor RS® CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE): Approx. 20.1 Megapixels

NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL): Approx. 21.0 Megapixels

Lens

LENS TYPE: ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens)
F-NUMBER (MAXIMUM APERTURE): F1.8 (W) -2.8 (T)
ND FILTER: Auto/On (3 steps)/Off
FOCAL LENGTH (F=): f=8.8-25.7 mm, Still Image 3:2 f=24-70 mm, Still Image 4:3 f=25-73 mm, Still Image 16:9 f=26-76 mm, Still Image 1:1 f=30.5-89 mm
FOCUS RANGE (FROM THE FRONT OF THE LENS): iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 0.17 ft (5 cm) to Infinity, T: Approx. 0.99 ft (30 cm) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 0.17 ft (5 cm) to Infinity, T: Approx. 0.99 ft (30 cm) to Infinity)

OPTICAL ZOOM: 2.9x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGE): 20 M Approx. 5.8x / 10 M Approx. 8.2x / 5.0 M Approx. 11x / VGA Approx. 44x¹
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIE): Approx. 5.8x¹
DIGITAL ZOOM (STILL IMAGE): 20 M Approx.11x / 10 M Approx.16x / 5.0 M Approx.23x / VGA Approx.44x¹
DIGITAL ZOOM (MOVIE): Digital Zoom Approx.11¹

Screen

SCREEN TYPE: 2.95 in (3.0type) (4:3) / 1,228,800 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL: Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE: Up by approx. 180 degrees, down by approx. 45 degrees

DISPLAY SELECTOR (FINDER/LCD): Auto / EVF (Manual) / Monitor (Manual)
MS ASSIST MAGNIFICATION: 5.3x, 10.7x

Viewfinder

SCREEN TYPE/NUMBER OF DOTS: 0.39-type electronic viewfinder (OLED), 2,359,296 dots
FIELD COVERAGE: 100%
MAGNIFICATION: Approx. 0.59x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1m(diopter) (35 mm equiv.)

EYE POINT: Approx.20 mm from the eyepiece, 19.2 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (diopter) (CIPA standard)
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT: -4.0 to +3.0m-1

Camera

IMAGE PROCESSING ENGINE: Yes (BIONZ X)
STEADYSHOT: SteadyShot: Optical, Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (for Movie):Yes (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type)
FOCUS MODE: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, DMF, Manual Focus
FOCUS AREA: Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF) , 25 points (contrast-detection AF) ), Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S / M / L) / Expanded Flexible Spot)
LOCK ON AF: Yes
LIGHT METERING MODE: Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: + / – 3.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
ISO SENSITIVITY (STILL IMAGE)(RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX): Auto(ISO 125-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit),125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO80/100),Multi-Frame NR: Auto(ISO 125-12800), 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600²
ISO SENSITIVITY (MOVIE): Auto: (ISO 125-ISO 12800, selectable with upper / lower limit) , 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000 / 5000 / 6400 / 8000 / 10000 / 12800
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION (MOVIE): Auto: 1.2 lux (Shutter Speed 1 / 30″)
WHITE BALANCE MODES: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, C.Temp. / Filter, Custom
WB MICRO ADJUSTMENT: YesG7 to M7,57-stepA7 to B7,29-step
SHUTTER SPEED: iAuto (4″ – 1/2000) / Program Auto (30″ – 1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30″ – 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (30″ – 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30″ – 1/2000)³
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER: iAuto (4″ – 1 / 32000) / Program Auto (30″ – 1 / 32000) / Manual (30″ – 1 / 32000) / Aperture Priority (30″ – 1 / 32000) / Shutter Priority (30″ – 1 / 32000)
APERTURE: iAuto (F1.8 / F11 (W) ) / Program Auto (F1.8 / F11 (W) ) / Manual (F1.8 / F11 (W) ) / Shutter Priority (F1.8 / F11 (W) ) / Aperture Priority (F1.8 / F11 (W) )
IMAGE CONTROL: Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Creative Style, Color Space (sRGB / Adobe RGB), Quality (RAW / RAW&JPEG / Extra fine / Fine / standard)

NOISE REDUCTION: Long exposure NR: On / Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 / 3 s , high ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off, Multiframe NR: Auto, ISO 200-25600
DYNAMIC RANGE FUNCTIONS: Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto / Level 1-5) , Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step) )
SHOOTING MODE: AUTO (Intelligent Auto / Superior Auto), Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall) 1, 2, 3, M1, M2, M3, M4, movie Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), HFR Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene Selection
SCENE SELECTION: Portrait, sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SPEED (MAXIMUM) (WITH MAX. RECORDING PIXELS): Continuous Shooting Hi: approx. 24fps, Continuous Shooting Mid: approx. 10fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 3.5fps ⁴⁵
SELF-TIMER: 10 s / 5 s / 2 s / 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10 s 5 s or 2 s delay selectable / Bracketing shots with 10 s 5 s or 2 s delay selectable
DRIVE MODES: Single, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (cont.) , Cont.-bracketing⁶, Single-bracketing⁶, White balance bracketing⁶, DRO bracketing⁶
PANORAMA (SHOOTING): Sweep Panorama
PICTURE EFFECT: Still Image: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial, Color, High, Contrast, Mono., Soft, Focus, HDR, Painting, Richtone, Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration, Movie: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono.
CREATIVE STYLE: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box
PICTURE PROFILE: off / PP1-PP7 (Black Level, Gamma (movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2) , Black Gamma, Knee, color Mode, color Level, color Phase, color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset)
AUTO IMAGE ROTATION: Yes
FOCUS TYPE: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
METERING MODE: Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
NUMBER OF RECOGNIZED SCENES: Still Image: Superior Auto: 44 / iAuto: 33, Movie: 44

Flash

FLASH MODE: Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Rear Sync / Flash Off
FLASH TYPE: Built-in, manual pop-up
AF ILLUMINATOR: Auto / Off

BRACKETING: Yes
FLASH RANGE: ISO Auto: Approx. 1.31 ft to 33.46 ft (0.4 m to 10.2 m) (W) / Approx. 1.31 ft to 21.33 ft (0.4 m to 6.5 m) (T), ISO 12800: up to Approx. 66.93 ft (20.4 m) (W) / Approx. 42.65 ft (13.0 m) (T)

Recording

COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PROHG Duo, Memory Stick Micro⁷, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)⁷, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card (UHS-I), SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I), microSD Memory Card⁷, microSDHC Memory Card⁷, microSDXC Memory Card⁷⁸
RECORDING FORMAT: Still Image: JPEG(DCF Ver.2.0,Exif Ver.2.31,MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), Movie: XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible, MP4
RECORDING FORMAT (MOVIE AUDIO): XAVCS: LP cm 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) , MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
COLOR SPACE (STILL): sRGB, Adobe® RGB
DCF/DPOF: DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF

STILL IMAGE NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS (IMAGE SIZE): Image Size: 3:2mode:20 M (5,472×3,648) / 10 M (3,888×2,592) / 5 M (2,736×1,824), 4:3mode: 18 M (4,864×3,648) / 10 M (3,648×2,736) / 5 M (2,592×1,944) / VGA, 16:9mode: 17 M (5,472×3,080) / 7.5 M (3,648×2,056) / 4.2 M (2,720×1,528), 1:1mode: 13 M (3,648×3,648) / 6.5 M (2,544×2,544) / 3.7 M (1,920×1,920) ,Sweep Panorama: Wide (12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160), Standard (8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160), Image Size during Movie: 16:9mode: 17 M (5,472×3,080) / 7.5 M (3,648×2,056) / 4.2 M (2,720×1,528)
MOVIE RECORDING MODE (NTSC): NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 28 M PS (1,920 x 1,080/60p) / 24 M FX (1,920 x 1,080/60i) / 17 M FH (1,920 x 1,080/60i) / 24 M FX (1,920 x 1,080/24p) / 17 M FH (1,920 x 1,080/24p), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100 M (3,840 x 2,160/30p) / 30p 60 M (3,840 x 2,160/30p) / 24p 100 M (3,840 x 2,160/24p) / 24p 60 M (3,840 x 2,160/24p), XAVC S HD:60p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/60p) / 30p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/30p) / 24p 50 M (1,920 x 1,080/24p) / 120p 100 M (1,920 x 1,080/120p) / 120p 60 M (1,920 x 1,080/120p), MP4: 28 M (1,920 x 1,080/60p) / 16 M (1,920 x 1,080/30p) / 6 M (1,280 x 720/30p)
MOVIE RECORDING MODE (PAL): NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode AVCHD: 28M PS (1,920 x 1,080/50p) / 24M FX (1,920 x 1,080/50i) / 17M FH (1,920 x 1,080/50i) / 24M FX (1,920 x 1,080/25p) / 17M FH (1,920 x 1,080/25p), XAVC S 4K: 25p 100M (3,840 x 2,160/25p) / 25p 60M (3,840 x 2,160/25p), XAVC S HD:50p 50M (1,920 x 1,080/50p) / 25p 50M (1,920 x 1,080/25p) / 100p 100M (1,920 x 1,080/100p) / 100p 60M (1,920 x 1,080/100p), MP4: 28M (1,920 x 1,080/50p) / 16M (1,920 x 1,080/25p) / 6M (1,280 x 720/25p)
HFR: RecordingNTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode XAVC S HD:50p 50 M (1,920x1,080/250fps), 50p 50 M (1,920x1,080/500fps), 50p 50 M (1,920x1,080/1000fps) / 25p 50 M (1,920x1,080/250fps), 25p 50 M (1,920x1,080/500fps), 25p 50 M (1,920x1,080/1000fps), NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD:60p 50 M (1,920x1,080/240fps), 60p 50 M (1,920x1,080/480fps), 60p 5 0M (1,920x1,080/960fps) / 30p 50 M (1,920x1,080/240fps), 30p 50 M (1,920x1,080/480fps), 30p 50 M (1,920x1,080/960fps) / 24p 50 M (1,920x1,080/240fps), 24p 50 M (1,920x1,080/480fps), 24p 50 M (1,920x1,080/960fps)Sensor Readout Number of effective pixelsQuality Priority: 240fps/250fps (1,824x1,026), 480fps/500fps (1,676x566), 960fps/1000fps (1,136x384)/Shoot Time Priority: 240fps/250fps (1,676x566), 480fps/500fps (1,136x384), 960fps/1000fps (800x270)
STILL IMAGE NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS (IMAGE SIZE) DURING MOVIE: 16: 9mode: 17 M (5,472x3,080) / 7.5 M (3,648x2,056) / 4.2 M (2,720x1,528)

Interface

INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS: Multi / Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) , Micro HDMI⁹
NFC: NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing

WI-FI: Yes (IEEE802.11b / g / n (2.4 GHz band) )
INTERFACES: Yes

Power

POWER SOURCE: DC3.6 V (supplied battery) / DC5.0 V (supplied AC Adapter)
BATTERY SYSTEM: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1
POWER CONSUMPTION (CAMERA MODE): Approx. 2.6W with LCD monitor and approx. 3.0W with viewfinder (CIPA standard)
USB CHARGE/USB POWER SUPPLY: Yes (Shooting, Playback)

BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES): Monitor:Approx. 220 / Approx. 110 min., ViewFinder: Approx. 210 / Approx. 105 min.¹⁰
BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES ACTUAL SHOOTING): Monitor:Approx. 35 min., ViewFinder: Approx. 35min (In [MP4 28 M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 20 min. and max. file size is 4 GB)¹¹¹²
BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING): Monitor:Approx. 65min., ViewFinder: Approx. 65 min (In [MP4 28 M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 20 min. and max. file size is 4 GB)¹³¹¹

Others

PLAYMEMORIES CAMERA APPS: Yes
: Yes
SHOOTING FUNCTIONS: Eye AF, Face Detection, Face Registration, Still Image Recording (during movie recording) , Smile shutter, Grid Line, Quick Navi, Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll), WB Bracket, DRO Bracketing, MF Assist, Peaking, Zebra, Marker Display, Micref Level, Step Zoom / Quick Zoom, Self-portrait timer, TC / UB, Photographer Name & Copyright, ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed, PC Remote Control, Gamma Disp. Assist, AF Track Sensitivity, AF Drive Speed
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS: BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), 9 / 25-frame index view, Auto Orientation, Slide Show, Forward / Rewind (movie) , Delete, Protect, Motion Shot Video, Beauty Effect

TRILUMINOS COLOR: Yes¹⁴
4K IMAGE OUTPUT: Yes
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 degrees C. – +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. – 104 degrees F.

Print

PRINT: Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)

Size & Weight

DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 4 x 2 3/8 × 1 5/8 inch (101.6 x 58.1 x 41.0 mm)

WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT): Approx. 10.5 oz (299 g) (Battery and Memory Stick Duo are included) / Approx. 9.6 oz (272 g) (Body Only)

What’s In The Box

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
AC AdapterAC-UUD12
Micro USB cable

Wrist Strap
Strap adapter
Instruction Manual

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Sony RX100 V

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Sony RX100 V Introduction Video

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