Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Digital Camera, Black

Sony RX-100M5

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Top Rated Gear: Used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Digital Camera, Black undefined

 Sony Cyber-shot RX100 series of compact cameras, the RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5).  The exciting new camera brings a new level of AF performance and speed to today's compact camera market. It is equipped with a Fast Hybrid AF system with the world's fastest AF acquisition1 at 0.05 seconds and world's highest number of AF points on sensor with 315 points covering approximately 65% of the frame. The camera can also shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps - the world's fastest for a compact camera1 - at full 20.1 MP (approx. effective) resolution with AF/AE tracking for up to 150 continuous shots.  The RX100 V is equipped with a newly developed 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with a DRAM chip, a ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70 mm F1.8 - 2.8 large aperture lens and an enhanced image processing system with a new front-end LSI chip that maximizes processing speed, expands the memory buffer and optimizes image quality, in particular at high ISO settings. The camera also features 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, super slow motion recording at up to 960 fps with extended recording time and more.  Fast Focusing, Fast Shooting  A first for Sony's RX100 series of cameras, the new RX100 V model features a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines the respective advantages of focal-plane phase detection AF and contrast detection AF and ultimately enables the camera to lock focus in as little as 0.05 seconds. This high speed focusing is a perfect complement to the 315 dedicated AF points that cover 65% of the sensor, and ensures that shooters will be able to capture their intended subject with high speed and accuracy, even if it's moving rapidly in unpredictable directions.  Additionally, processing speed has been greatly enhanced through the addition of a front-end LSI that perfectly supports the camera's BIONZ X image processing engine. These two components combined with the powerful AF system allow the camera to shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps at full 20.1 MP (approx. effective) resolution for up to 150 shots4 with AF/AE tracking. Viewfinder blackout between shots has also been minimized in this high-speed shooting mode, which greatly improves photographers' ability to follow fast action and capture the decisive moment. Silent shooting is also available in these high-speed modes as well  Other advancements to AF performance on the new RX100 V include the addition of AF-A mode, which allows the camera to automatically switch between continuous and single-shot AF modes. Users can also manually select if they'd like the continuous AF and phase detection AF areas to be displayed live on screen while they are framing a shot.  The RX100 V also has a high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter (maximum speed of 1/32000 second) that minimizes the "rolling shutter" effect commonly experienced with fast moving subjects. This fast shutter speed also allows the camera to capture sharp, crystal clear images with a wide open aperture at brightness levels up to EV19. Shooting at wide aperture with the fast shutter speed allows photographers and videographers to capture beautiful content with sharply focused subjects and defocused backgrounds under some of the most difficult, bright lighting conditions.  New on the RX100 V, users can freely select the initial magnification ratio when shooting in a mode with Focus Magnifier, and can select between "focus point" and "center of display" for the location of Focus Magnifier  Professional Movie Functionality  The pocket-friendly RX100 V is packed with a variety of video capabilities that will satisfy even the most demanding video enthusiasts.  With Fast Hybrid AF, the focal plane phase detection AF sensor ensures accurate focusing and tracking performance, even for the severe focusing requirements of 4K movie shooting. AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity can also be adjusted via the menu system, giving shooters plenty of flexibility based on their focusing preferences.  In 4K mode, the new RX100 V utilizes full pixel readout without pixel binning to ensure that all the finer details of 4K video are captured with minimal moire and 'jaggies'. These high-quality results are achieved through use of the XAVC S codec, which records video at a high data rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during full HD shooting  Additional professional caliber video features include Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut, 120p HD Full HD mode and more. Users also have the ability to manually select a frame from a recorded movie and save it as a still image file of approximately 8 MP during 4K shooting or 2 MP during HD shooting.  The RX100 V is able to record super-slow motion video7 at up to 40x slower than the standard rate, and can do this for about twice as long as the RX100 IV model. This extended time allowing users to capture a series of high-speed, fleeting moments of action with incredible detail, resolution and clarity.  Prior to shooting, users will have the ability to choose among 960fps, 480fps and 240 fps frame rates and among 60p, 30p and 24p playback formats to optimize the recording to fit the speed of the moving subject, with the option to use the movie record button as a 'start trigger' to begin recording once button is pressed or 'end trigger' to record footage up until the button is pressed.  Pocket-Friendly Design, Premium Performance  The new RX100 V maintains the convenient pocket-sized design of the remainder of the RX100 family and is equipped with a high-contrast 2.35 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder, ensuring true-to-life image preview and playback functionality. The EVF conveniently retracts in and out of the camera body based on user preference, and features optics with ZEISS® T* Coating.  The new camera is also Wi-Fi® and NFC compatible and can access Sony's growing range of PlayMemories Camera Applications. Learn more at www.sony.net/pmca.  Another convenient addition is the ability for users to freely set the leading three characters of saved file names for easier sorting and organization.  There will also be a new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) that will be available as a separate accessory for the RX100 V and all other RX100 series cameras. Designed exclusively to fit the RX100 cameras, the housing features a depth level of 40m/130ft.

Used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Digital Camera, Black undefined

I bought this camera 4 years ago and have been very happy with it. We took it to all around the world, even use it underwater during scuba diving (inside Fantasea housing)! The quality of pictures and video is great. Could not be any happier with the purchase.

Compact camera for Traveling

Bought this for my underwater activities. Really amazing. Now want to learn to use it for vlogging also.

Super powerful camera

This is a great camera to have where ever you go...it is so light and small and provides excellent quality.  I will certainly be taking it instead of my heavy Canon 5D Mark III on my upcoming travels.

Excellent for carrying around.

I got this Sony as a pocketable travel camera alternative to my Nikon D750 and so far am extremely pleased.  Although I have only explored certain features so far, I have found it to be an excellent, easy to use lightweight option that takes reliably excellent photos.  If your budget allows, get it and enjoy!

Sony RX100 V Review

Was considering the VI, but went with the V for better low light performance and the ability to use the Play Memories apps, that went away on the VI and am very happy.  Time lapse and star trail apps are awesome with this camera.  Video quality is fantastic!

Great all around camera

I bought this for a trip to Sydney. The pictures turned out beautiful!

Beautiful pictures of Sydney

I bought this a few months ago. Great camera. Lately it turns on and off by itdelf constantly sometimes when its just lying on a table untouched. You cant put it in your pocket or a case or it starts turning on and off by itself. I bought it for a manth I'll be spending in France . This was to be my main camera and now it's useless. so it's back to my samsung camera phone. It takes amazing pictures but lasted 2 months before i had major problems with it. This is a point and shoot is amongst the most expensiveon the market. It's super disappointing to spend that kind of money and be stranded without a camera while traveling for a month.

RX100 Expensive and problematic

Got it as a gift as requested gor long time to my spouse. Great as ever gift that keeps on giving for long time in the future. I’ll study it as it is overwhelming to learn, trial and error would be great execution in beginning.

semi worth it.

I've had it a few months still can't figure it out.

Good camera but very complex.

Have not had this in the water (diving) yet, but shoots xcellent pics on surface - was looking for improvement in cycling speed between shots - so far looks like a lot better than the RX100 (original).
Have camera in an Acquapazza housing and it works well in this container.
Will be taking camera/housing to Florida in 2 weeks and spending some time diving with it.

RX100 V is nice improvement over original

I had read the glowing reviews for this Sony DSC-RX100 V and since I was looking for a small, good camera for travel, I thought I would try it.  Unfortunately, the cons outweighed the pros for me.  One, it is extremely small and heavy for its size making it awkward to handle.  Two, the pictures taken with it were pretty good, but no better than those taken in similar conditions with my iPhone.  Many times the iPhone did a better job, for example with sunsets.  Three, the zoom is very slow--slow to zoom out, and then to zoom back in.  Reading to the SD card was surprisingly slow also.  Four, it was impossible to see anything in the monitor in daylight or sunny conditions.  I tried using the viewfinder and that also was difficult to use.  My decision to return the camera was based on the cost also.  I expected more from a camera that cost $900+.  I don't usually write reviews, but since there were very few reviews mentioning these shortcomings, I made an exception for this camera.  The iPhone cameras are becoming so good that these small cameras have to be extra special, and this one just isn't.  IMO, you'd be better off buying an inexpensive Canon P&S instead.

Too many cons

Simply put this camera is fun, powerful and reliable - feature packed and easy to use.

Superior pocket camera

Sony is the best - I had a RX100M4 and decided to upgrade to RX100V.
Not disappointed. What a high speed versatile camera.

Top of the Line Camera

want to take lots of good pictures, travel a lot, meet many people and leave good pictures

good

Advanced features in the small body
Superb photo quality

Great and compact

I was looking for a simple point and shoot camera with great resolution, with as many extras as possible, I get what I asked for in the little fully loaded, technicly enhanced camera.
The Bluetooth capability will be great when i'm traveling.

Small enough to fit in pocket sort of.

i am trying to add application timelapse but cant do it and there is no proper support

camera is good but horrible sony online support

I got it for a trip to Europe on a tour. I had to shoot fast as I was always with family and a larger group while we listening to a guide. The pop-up viewfinder is really wonderful to use. The photos were in focus with accurate exposure. It worked well both outside and inside. Inside included art museums, churches and castles and bakeries. Because of the high contrast conditions inside (dark objects and bright windows), I set the Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) to +5, which worked well. Upon downloading the files into my computer, I had many nice choices. The files were easy to enhance with photo software. 
Last, this camera functions delightfully well as a point and shoot. However, I recommend the book by Alexander S. White so that you can get even more out of your camera as it has advanced and professional features. Happy Photographing!!

Both Focus and Exposure Are Fast and Accurate:

I bought this camera a month ago for a birthday present to myself. I have really only had experience with camera phones so I am excited to learn on this camera. Right away I am impressed by the quality of the images and the ease of finding information on settings to get the most out of this product. I am excited to learn more about this camera .

Great starter camera!

I wanted a camera to carry around "in my pocket" when I my DSLR would have been problematic to carry.  What drew me to this camera was the pop-up view finder, pop-up flash, focal length of lens, low f-stop, resolution, tilt screen, and numerous other features.
The down side is holding on to the camera.  While it's size, features, and functionality are just what I wanted, the camera is a bit difficult to hold on to. If Sony had taken a page from Rollei 35 SE "textured" body, this would not have been a problem.  If you have large(er) hands, you may have difficulty using this camera.
Granted, a "grip" can be purchased and attached to the left side of the camera (looking at it from the front) that will help.  Or, a case can be purchased that will also help with gripping the camera.
Having said that, the camera takes very good photos and is inconspicuous, which is what I was after.  I just wish it was easier to hold on to.  If it were easier to hold on to, I would have given it a four or five star rating.

Sony RX100 V Small but good

First, let me say that you have to keep your expectations realistic.  I bought this to have a camera I can carry in a pocket 24/7.  My "pro" camera is a Sony a7R III so some of my comparisons are unfairly comparing this ($) camera/lens point-and-shoot, to a ($) pro camera body, but I make this comparison for those like me that want something that can go in a shirt pocket, so you aren't trying to capture that sudden photo op with a phone.  

As much as I can with fewer buttons, I have my RX100 M5 set up JUST like my a7R III.  I can get great shots with this in good light, but in low light there's just no way a little camera like this can keep up with an a7R III.  If you expect that it CAN, then you will be disappointed.  The AF is pretty good, but could be better and hopefully will be in the next version.  Also, I'm hoping that the addition of touchscreen focusing on the a7R III and a6500 will trickle down to the RX100 M6.  In low light situations, I carry a Flashpoint Li On flash and put in in Manual and S2 mode.  I dial down the Flash Compensation on the RX100 M5 to -3 stops, so it doesn't effect the shot much and that optically triggers the Flashpoint flash.  Unfortunately, that means that you get no help from TTL, but it's a big improvement over the popup flash.  Knowledge of using a flash meter is a big help.  That setup in an event situation is tough as moving subjects makes shooting a flash in manual a much bigger challenge.  A hotshoe would be a great addition to this camera, but it's probably just not big enough to have one, and that would add cost which is contrary to a low price point.  BTW, I suggest at least TWO extra batteries.  The camera is small, the batteries are small and you're using an electronic viewfinder, so you HAVE to expect battery life will be poor.  Not a problem.  Third party batteries are cheap, so stock up and make sure you keep them charged and with you.  I bought two extra batteries and a wall charger for less than $15.  Again, keep your expectations realistic.

Bottom line is I LOVE this little camera for what it is, but it's NOT a pro camera.  Small, compact, great IQ at lower ISO's, cool selfie flip-up screen great for vlogging, great video, easy to use, familiar for us Sony users, a relatively low-cost alternative to carrying a pro body and lenses.  I primarily bought this so I could have a small camera rig that cost about $1,100 including the flash vs the risk of carrying about $5,600 worth camera gear.  I'd like to see what they bring out in the next version, but for the most part, I'm VERY happy with this camera.

Touch screen focusing, better Eye AF and the ability to tigger off-camera flash and this would be FIVE stars.

Great for the money and for its intended purpose

I am a casual photographer previously shooting with a digital Canon SLR.  The Sony xr100 v allows me to shoot better quality pictures along with mobility. The camera fits into my cargo short pants and therefore is with me at all Times during a vacation.

Quality camera along with mobility. I highly recommend to the casual + photographer.

Ease of taking photos, options galore...and from what I've taken, clear, crisp photos loaded onto my Mac.

I really like my Cypher

RX 100 V is a great camera.
The HFR (high frame rate) is extremely useful. This feature is not even available on my Sony 7R2.

Having had the RX 100 M3 the learning curve was very minimum.
The LCD display is great. The camera takes great photographs comparable to the Sony 7R2 with GM hi end lenses. 

The RX 100 V is a class on its own. I would highly recommend this camera for anyone.
While professionals tend to use this camera I suggest for daily use for the average person who wants great photographs this is the best.

GREAT Camera

I will use it today for the 1st time, so I can't say much yet.And fulling around with it this morning, it is EASY...I gave my Sony AX plus 2 lenses to my grandson because I just didn't want to carry weight anymore. Will review after my trip to Nevada City

Size/Compact! Perfect!! Weight! Perfect!!!

Excellent point and shoot with a zoom. The menu is a little dep but once mastered you get the shots you wanted to get without the big dslr. Get two extra batteries and a charger and call it a day.

Great Camera, battery could be better

There are many good things about it, surreal shutter speed, fantastic 4k recording. But I think the price can be a bit lower given the general performance of this model.

Great vlogger  camera

I had a Canon G7X, unfortunately its lens set was broken. Then I decided to give it a try of Sony RX100m5. The quality of photos doesn't seem to be so impressive. However, if you're a vlogger, you will love the excellent 4k video recording. This bundle is a very good deal. The manufacturer box of the camera was strangely unsealed (not sure if it's normal).

Great for Vloggers

My only problem is the lack of long range capability; hope a lens can be added in the future. Realize this might offset the benefits of it fitting in your pocket

Used Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Digital Camera, Black

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