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Sony · Cyber-shot RX100
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
The DSC-RX100M5A revision of the RX100 V, retaining its 24–70 mm equivalent f/1.8–2.8 lens with revised processing and a larger continuous-shooting buffer.
- Type
- Compact
- Sensor
- 1.0-type
- Megapixels
- 20.1
- Lens
- 24–70 mm equivalent
- Video
- 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
- Body weight
- 272 g
What reviewers say
Both reviewers found strong photo and 4K video quality, rapid shooting and reliable autofocus in a very small camera. Manual controls were less comfortable than automatic shooting, and both criticised short 4K clips. SonyAlphaLab also highlighted the lack of touch control and microphone connections.
From computerbild.de and sonyalphalab.com
Specifications
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- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor format
- 1.0-type
- Sensor type
- Exmor RS stacked CMOS
- Sensor dimensions
- 13.2 × 8.8 mm
- Effective resolution
- 20.1 MP
- Largest image
- 5472 × 3648
- RAW recording
- Yes
- Standard ISO range
- 125–12800
- Sensor detail
- 1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
- Image formats
- JPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 movies
- ISO detail
- Standard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
- Image processor
- BIONZ X with high-speed front-end LSI; Sony describes higher-speed processing and a larger buffer for this DSC-RX100M5A revision
Lens and shooting
- Built-in lens
- 24–70 mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8–2.8
- Optical zoom
- 2.9×
- Stabilisation
- Optical lens stabilisation
- Maximum continuous burst
- 24 fps
- Lens detail
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in ND filter
- Autofocus
- 315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; Zone and Lock-on AF Zone are listed in this revision’s maker specifications
- Shutter
- Electronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
- Burst detail
- Continuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 233 Fine JPEG photographs under the maker’s stated conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3.5 fps.
- Stabilisation detail
- Optical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correction
- Exposure controls
- Adds entire-screen-average and highlight metering choices listed in the DSC-RX100M5A datasheet
Video
- Highest video resolution
- 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
- Video detail
- XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; S-Log2. Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL. HFR uses lower-resolution sensor readout and upscales to Full HD. Sony specifies approximately five minutes of continuous 4K recording; S-Log3 and HLG are not listed for this model.
Screen and viewfinder
- Viewfinder
- Electronic
- Screen size
- 3″
- Screen dots
- 1,228,800
- Touchscreen
- No
- Tilting screen
- Yes
- Display detail
- Tilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (SonyAlphaLab); dots count colour subpixels
- Viewfinder detail
- Retractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- 220 photographs
- Body weight
- 272 g
- Release detail
- 2018 year precision. Sony’s overseas-model datasheet is dated July 2018; contemporary DC Watch launch coverage reports Japanese sale from 13 July 2018. A maker first-sale day and UK retail month were not verified.
- Recording media
- SD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
- Ports
- Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)
- Wireless connections
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; the exact M5A datasheet lists PlayMemories Camera Apps as unavailable
- Battery life detail
- NP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)
- Charging
- USB charging and USB power supply supported
- Dimensions
- Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)
- Weight detail
- Approximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick Duo
Pros and cons
Pros
- 24 fps continuous shooting with autofocus and auto exposure
- Up to 233 Fine JPEG photographs in the maker’s burst test
- Bright built-in zoom with an ND filter
Cons
- Screen has no touch control
- 4K clips are limited to approximately five minutes
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Sensor | Megapixels | Lens | Video | Body weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 1.0-type | 20.1 | 24–200 mm equivalent | 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps | 274 g | Jul 2018 | |
| Compact | 1.0-type | 15.3 | 24 mm equivalent | 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps | 95 g | Oct 2017 | |
| Compact | 1.0-type | 15.3 | 24 mm equivalent | 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps | 117 g | Apr 2019 |
Sources
- sony.jp/products/overseas/contents/pdf/DSC-RX100M5A.pdf
- sony.jp/cyber-shot/products/DSC-RX100M5A/spec.html
- sony.jp/cyber-shot/products/DSC-RX100M5A/feature_1.html
- sony.jp/cyber-shot/products/DSC-RX100M5A/feature_2.html
- dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1130883.html
- computerbild.de/artikel/Sony-Cyber-shot-RX100-Va-Test-Review-36072485.html
- sonyalphalab.com/my-sony-rx100-va-review-real-world-perspective-lab-and-more
Photo: sony.jp
- Sony RX100 VA, rear view with viewfinder raised: Sony, official Japan product gallery; shared exterior photograph published on the exact model page
- Sony RX100 VA, top view: Sony, official Japan product gallery; shared exterior photograph published on the exact model page
- Sony RX100 VA, connection side view: Sony, official Japan product gallery; shared exterior photograph published on the exact model page
- Sony RX100 VA, grip side view: Sony, official Japan product gallery; shared exterior photograph published on the exact model page
- Sony RX100 VA, front view with screen raised: Sony, official Japan product gallery; shared exterior photograph published on the exact model page
- Sony RX100 VA, front view with flash and viewfinder raised: Sony, official Japan product gallery; shared exterior photograph published on the exact model page
- Sony RX100 VA, camera held in a sunflower-field photograph: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, lens and ZEISS badge detail: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, rear custom-button detail: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, camera held while photographing a woman beside a bicycle outdoors: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, front three-quarter view with lens extended and screen raised, dark studio: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, built-in popup-flash detail, dark studio: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, angled rear-LCD view displaying tulips: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, mode-dial detail: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page product photograph; pictured exterior configuration, complete supplied composition and background retained.
- Sony RX100 VA, supplied five-panel shared RX100 V/VA exterior body and control-detail composition: Sony official RX100 VA feature-page photograph of the shared RX100 V/VA exterior design and body details; complete supplied composition and background retained; internal configuration not depicted.
