Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V pushes the pocket camera envelope with serious speed upgrades. Its standout feature is a blistering 24 fps continuous shooting rate in both Raw and JPEG, backed by 315 phase-detection autofocus points that lock focus in just 0.05 seconds. This makes it one of the fastest compacts available, ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects in a tiny body. The 1-inch, 20.1 MP stacked CMOS sensor delivers strong image quality, and the bright f/1.8-2.8 lens (24-70mm equivalent) excels in low light. The built-in OLED viewfinder and tilting touchscreen add versatility for both stills and video work.
Video shooters get 4K at 30p, Full HD at 120p, and even super slow-motion at 960 fps, along with S-Log2 for color grading. Optical stabilization helps keep footage smooth. Reviewers praise the fast lens and autofocus performance, noting this camera sets a new speed benchmark for the RX100 line. At 299 grams with battery, it remains highly portable, though battery life is modest at around 220 shots per charge. The $998 price reflects its premium positioning among compacts.
- Exceptionally fast 24 fps burst shooting with full autofocus
- 315 phase-detection AF points with 0.05 sec lock speed
- Bright f/1.8-2.8 lens excellent for low light
- Comprehensive video features including 4K, 120p HD, and 960 fps slow motion
- Compact, pocketable body with built-in OLED viewfinder
- Modest battery life of around 220 shots per charge
- Premium price point at $998
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The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V sets a speedy new standard for the series with its 24fps Raw + JPEG burst shooting, as well as a new ...
The lens is however very fast (bright), with a maximum aperture ranging from f/1.8 at wide angle to f/2.8 at telephoto, which is excellent for low-light ...
Bottom Line. 4.0. Excellent. The Sony a6100 is a compact, speedy camera with strong image quality and excellent autofocus. Family photographers ...
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About this product
315 PDAF, 24fps.
Specs
- Usb
- Multi/Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz), NFC
- Card Slot
- SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I), Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Battery
- NP-BX1
- Battery Life
- Approx. 220 shots (monitor), approx. 210 shots (viewfinder), approx. 65 min continuous movie (CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 299 g (with battery and card), 272 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 101.6 x 58.1 x 41.0 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 2.9x
- Aperture Range
- F1.8-2.8
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-70 mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 5 cm (W), 30 cm (T)
- Log Profiles
- Picture Profile (PP1-PP7, S-Log2)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Af Speed
- 0.05 sec
- Nd Filter
- 3-stop
- Viewfinder
- 0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots
- Color Space
- sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Hdmi Output
- Micro HDMI
- Pop Up Flash
- Built-in
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X with front-end LSI
- Autofocus Points
- 315 phase-detection AF points
- Recording Formats
- JPEG, RAW (ARW), XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
- Continuous Shooting
- 24 fps (Hi), 10 fps (Mid), 3.5 fps (Low)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 degrees C
- Electronic Shutter Speed
- 30 sec to 1/32000 sec
- Mechanical Shutter Speed
- 30 sec to 1/2000 sec
- Viewfinder Magnification
- 0.59x (35mm equiv.)
- High Frame Rate Recording
- 960 fps (1920x1080)
- Sensor Size
- 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.1 MP
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-type, 1,228,800 dots, tiltable (up 180 degrees, down 45 degrees)
- Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot, Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (Intelligent Active Mode)
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$998Buy
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