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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20162018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS stacked CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 moviesJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settingsStandard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZ X and front-end LSIBIONZ 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 lens24–70 mm equivalent24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–2.8f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom2.9×2.9×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst24 fps24 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in three-stop ND filterZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in ND filter
Autofocus315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; Zone and Lock-on AF Zone are listed in this revision’s maker specifications
ShutterElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits applyElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
Burst detailContinuous Hi up to 24 fps with AF/AE tracking; up to 150 Fine JPEG photographs under Sony launch-test conditions. Mid 10 fps and Low 3.5 fps.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 detailOptical correction for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and digital correctionOptical 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 resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC 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.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
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (Photography Blog and Expert Reviews); dots count colour subpixelsTilts approximately 180° upwards and 45° downwards; no touch control (SonyAlphaLab); dots count colour subpixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnificationRetractable 0.39-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.59× equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs220 photographs
Body weight272 g272 g
Release detailSony UK announced the camera on 6 October 2016 and specified November 2016 availability in the UK and Ireland; month precision is retained.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 mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC cardSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI; no microphone input (reviews)
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; supported PlayMemories Camera Apps at launchWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; the exact M5A datasheet lists PlayMemories Camera Apps as unavailable
Battery life detailNP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)NP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)
ChargingUSB charging and USB power supply supportedUSB charging and USB power supply supported
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick Duo

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