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

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Overview
ReleasedJune 20122018
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–6400125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type is an optical-format designation; physical sensor dimensions are 13.2 × 8.8 mm, not a one-inch diagonal1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm
Image formatsJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); movies use AVCHD 2.0 or MP4JPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO 125–6400; extended ISO 80/100; higher multi-frame noise-reduction settings combine images and are not the standard sensitivity rangeStandard still range ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 80/100 and multi-frame ISO 25600 are separate settings
Image processorBIONZBIONZ 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 lens28–100 mm equivalent24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–4.9f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom3.6×2.9×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps24 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 10.4–37.1 mm; quoted equivalent range applies to 3:2 still photographsZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; 8.8–25.7 mm actual focal length; ten elements in nine groups; built-in ND filter
AutofocusAF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; multi-point focus uses 25 points315 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; Zone and Lock-on AF Zone are listed in this revision’s maker specifications
ShutterManual exposure permits 30 seconds to 1/2000 second; other exposure modes have different minimum durationsElectronic shutter up to 1/32000 second and mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; exposure-mode limits apply
Burst detailUp to 10 fps at full resolution, the maker's maximum claimContinuous 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 controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; assignable lens control ring, seven-function Fn menu and three stored settings groupsAdds entire-screen-average and highlight metering choices listed in the DSC-RX100M5A datasheet
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 50 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailUK support and the original Hong Kong launch table agree on AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 50p and 28 Mbit/s. UK support lists 1440 × 1080 MP4 at 30 fps; the Hong Kong PAL table lists 25 fps instead. Active video stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction.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
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailWhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's 1,228,800 dots count colour subpixels, rather than that many image pixels. Fixed screen (01net).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-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)330 photographs220 photographs
Body weight213 g272 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 mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; smaller Micro and microSD cards require an adaptorSD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick variants; XAVC S 100 Mbit/s requires a UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXC card
PortsMicro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMIMulti/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 detailNP-BX1 rechargeable battery; up to 330 photographs under CIPA conditions, not continuous video enduranceNP-BX1; approximately 220 photographs using the monitor or 210 using the viewfinder (CIPA)
Charging–USB charging and USB power supply supported
DimensionsApproximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 41 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail213 g body only; 240 g with battery and recording media under CIPA conditionsApproximately 272 g body only; 299 g including battery and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsAluminium body with metal controls–
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 rechargeable battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoulder strap adaptor and instructions–

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