Sony RX100 V
Announced October 6, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
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Sony RX100 V is a powerful, pocketable compact camera that pairs a 1-inch sensor with a fast 24-70mm lens to deliver impressive image and video quality. Although it stands out for its high-speed burst shooting and advanced autofocus, the device is held back by a steep price, poor battery life, and a lack of a touchscreen.
Weighted from 39 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, accurate autofocus system with 315 phase-detection points
- High-performance burst shooting up to 24fps
- Strong 4K video capabilities and high-speed slow-motion modes
- Compact, metal-bodied design that fits in a pocket
- Useful built-in features like an ND filter and pop-up electronic viewfinder
Cons
- Short battery life and no included external charger
- High price point compared to other compact cameras
- Lack of a touch-sensitive screen
- Overheating issues and five-minute limit when recording 4K video
- Cumbersome menu system and lack of a microphone input
- Launch price $1,000 (USD)
- Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS
- Burst 24 fps electronic
Expert Reviews
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- DPReview 83/100
It's the most expensive pocket zoom camera on the market today, and there are other models that we find nicer to use in practice, but the RX100 V remains the highest-specced and most capable camera in its class.
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Dave's Pick Sony's RX100-series created the large-sensor compact camera category. Now, the Sony RX100 V takes it to the next level with performance that can blow away most interchangeable-lens cameras, yet in a package that can slip almost unnoticed into your pants pocket.
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Sony’s Cyber-shot RX100 Mark V is arguably the most powerful premium compact camera to date, packing unparalleled speed and high-end features into a pocketable body.
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It costs more than many people would spend on a DSLR or an ILC. But if price is not a dealbreaker for you, this little camera is definitely worth your consideration, especially if you like to shoot video and expect to use the slow-motion capabilities.
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I’m fully aware that this is not a professional shooting device, and for now it can serve as a great family companion and second camera to just throw in the bag and keep handy for any production.
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There’s a lot to like about the Sony RX100 V, however there’s still room for improvement To summarise, the RX100 V is a very capable premium pocket compact, but once again we’re left saying it has the potential to be even better.
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If you want the fastest camera currently available, and you also want a compact camera that produces excellent image quality, then the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark V is the fastest and highest specification compact camera currently available.
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is undoubtedly the most advanced compact camera that we've reviewed, and thankfully it delivers great stills and 4K video footage too, which may convince you to pay the rather steep asking price.
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The RX100 V remains one of the best small-sized compact cameras on the market. Only the lack of a touch-sensitive screen, poor battery life, and that extremely high asking price see it fall short of perfection.
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Externally the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VV is an unassuming compact camera, but pick it up and its solid metal-bodied build becomes apparent.
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[T]he Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is Sony's most advanced pocket camera yet.
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Bristling with high-end features that are matched by impressive performance, the RX100 V is a great premium compact that's only let down by some frustrating handling quirks.
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I don't think that they're trying to replace other cameras with a compact, I think what they are trying to do is design the ultimate compact, which they've come very close to doing, and provide features on here that rival what you see on bigger cameras.
- Digital Trends 8/10
For anyone else, however, if you can afford it, go for it.
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You get aliasing and morray and the higher the speed, the worse the quality, but there is still no other camera on the market capable of doing this at this price point.
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For all the normal people out there like me, I think the Sony RX100 V is going to be that perfect vlogging camera because it has everything you need. [...] It fits in your pocket and it has great video capabilities, options, quality.
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The RX100 V does this without slowing down. [...] The Sony also offers this with continuous focusing, so you can accurately track a subject and there's minimal blackout between shots.
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The Sony RX100 V is a stunning technical achievement. As with previous models, it captures a huge amount of light for such a small camera, which delivers the goods for image and video quality. This latest model also delivers in spades for performance.
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[I]t’s also an improvement, if a slight one, over that already superb compact camera, which makes it one of the best point-and-shoots on the market, boasting a flexibility that few pocket cameras can muster.
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[...] Sony RX100 V is truly impressive in feature set and image and video quality, but still it has significant shortcomings.
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It's a very, very good option for the high-end compact range.
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The RX100 Mk V is a fantastic point-and-shoot camera that quickly and easily makes great photos in any light, and its larger sensor gives sharper, cleaner images than cell phones or most other pocket cameras.
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I reviewed this camera back in November 6, 2016, and I've been using it excessively ever since, and today I'm going to show you why RX100 Mark 5 is still one of the best compact size cameras out there for almost all of your video needs, including vlogging.
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It's a sleek design; it fits in a pocket, a purse, or you can carry it in your hand.
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The RX100 Mark III had great image stabilization while filming in video mode. But yeah, this is my new vlogging camera.
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My conclusion is the Sony RX100 V is a winner of a compact camera.
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I actually think that the Mark V is the best overall option for video.
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Again, built-in ND, great autofocus, good-looking image, built-in stabilization, and a flip up screen, five things, that's a seriously dangerous combination. And that's about as good as you are going to get for a camera that very easily fits in your palms.
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For a compact camera, I would say this is one of the best ones to get but it doesn't really offer a lot more in terms of quality from its predecessor which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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I think this camera has everything you need in one small package to create incredible content for years to come.
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At this point, I think as a high end point and shoot camera, it’s nearly perfect.
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I blooming love the five. I fell a little bit in love with it to be honest.
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If you love to shoot video, and travel light, this is the camera for you. But there are a number of niggling issues that keep me from loving this camera unreservedly, and I really hope that Sony will put some resources into addressing these issues in future releases.
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[T]he Sony RX100 V is a great travel, vlogging, and second shooter camera with good image quality for its compact sensor.
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You don't get a lot of people on YouTube saying that the Sony RX100 V isn't the most amazing camera in the world, but there are limitations.
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[I]f you can afford it, you should absolutely own the Sony RX100V no matter what other cameras you have available.
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If you're just trying to start out as a YouTube vlogger, it might be overkill for you but I honestly think this might be the best overall vlogging camera that's been made so far. I love that it can shoot 4K video if that's an option you want.
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If you want one camera that does it all. Whether it's noon or midnight, outside or inside, the RX 100V can capture quite a lot.
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I can't believe the video quality you can get out of such a small camera. It just totally sold me on this camera.
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