Sony RX100V Cyber-Shot Digital Camera 20.1MP CMOS Image Sensor - DSC-RX100M5A/B, Black

Great camera for a point and shoot that gives a slightly better photo than most cell phone cameras. It's a compact alternative to a bulky 35mm that fits the gap between a quality high end 35mm and a good cell phone camera. It's a convenient niche item. The manual that comes from Sony, however is a disgrace. Sure, you can work your way through it, however there is no reason why a major manufacturer cannot provide an up-to-date set of instructions that can be used with ease. A niche item that is technically sophisticated, is not difficult to use, but can be difficult to master.

So far my experience with the Sony RX100VA has been excellent, it was a difficult decision between the RX100VI and the RX100VA, but I chose the VA due to the faster lens even though the extra zoom would come in handy occasionally. The autofocus system on this camera is excellent and eye tracking is near instantaneous, it takes excellent images and they turn out even better when shooting RAW and post-processing in Adobe Lightroom. I would definitely recommend some form of case and an extra battery if you like to go out and shoot a lot as the camera does feel fragile (though well built) and the battery does leave something to be desired. My one note to potential buyers is to take note of my experience with Amazon on this purchase, the box arrived and appeared new, but inside was a Sony RX100, the original. Clearly, I was sold an open box item that someone had replaced the RX100VA with an RX100 in hopes it wouldn't be noticed and returned it to Amazon where they promptly listed the item as new, not as a used/open box item with a discount. Amazon accepted my return and provided a full refund, however, I missed out on being able to use the camera for a weekend event I ordered rush shipping to use it for and I now shop elsewhere for all expensive electronic equipment since I cannot trust that was I buy on Amazon is actually a new unopened product.

I'm super glad Sony keeps selling the older model rx100s, especially because they made the lens crappier (slower) after this model. I also got it for the 960fps video, which I'm using for some latency measurements on video screens, but overall it's just a great camera, my second rx100. Kind of mostly fits in a pocket.

First, I'm an actual pro....second, I am completely tired of lugging a fully rigged and multiple lense Canon along on personal fun trips. I wanted something that was quick, easy, light, fun, takes good snaps and was pocketable. This thing seemed right...fast lens, the 24-70mm equivelent was almost wide enough for my dream camera and for sure long enough. That's where it stopped. The EVF is...utterly useless. A design perk for photo blogs to vacilate over...that's it. You can't wear glasses and look through it, it's smaller than a damn stamp. The controls are epically too sensitive to operate of you don't have barbie hands....which if you are a small child with a trust fund, this is the camera you'd probably waste your daily $900 stipen on. Trying to run manual mode is a pure excercise in hope and dissapointment. If you spin the dial with no pressure you might...MIGHT be able to change the shutter before knocking it into another mode. This camera would totally benifit from a touch screen or some other control for picking focus points. The screen flips up in a way that cuts off a portion and also smashes it against the body...likely scratching over time from that. Honestly....it's too small if you have normal, big hands, it's too hard to use in manual mode to be capturing moments, it's to expensive to be just a "P" mode camera compared to others and finally Ef that god damn raw format this camera has. Updating system and applications to open a stupid vacation photo makes me want to flip tables go all angry panda. I sent it back with a middle finger up. Still don't know what to replace it with. Thinking a fuji or olympus range finder style, but this camera...it blows.

Camera was as advertized. Like new and I was happy to get it.

Great pocket camera but lack of programmable Fn buttons means you have to go through the menu system to make setting changes, which can mean a lot of missed shots. Lack of grip also means this is a “use two hands” device if you have medium to large sized hands, to prevent it slipping out of your hands and crashing to the ground.

I have a high-end digital SLR, but also needed a good pocket camera for travels as my old Sony finally died. The picture quality of this camera is great in bright light. But with shadows or less than optimal lighting, image quality suffers greatly. My new iPhone 15Max took much better pictures of the exact same scenes at the same time. Also, the 70mm zoom is very limiting. NOTE: Beware of purchasing from Pixel Connection. You will be charged a 20% restocking fee if the camera is removed from the box. How in the world can you tell if the camera meets your needs without taking some pictures. I will never purchase from Pixel Connection again.

I love this camera, I love this camera, I love this camera...I transitioned from a full frame to this compact Sony RX100va, I do street photography and though I had good results, it doesn't compare to the stealthy advantage of a pocket camera. Not only for street photos, but I can do everything I was doing with my Nikon D750. I am going to buy the Sony RX100vi to cover what the va lacks, which is 70mm vs the 200mm on the vi.

El sensor es muy bueno, y los colores son bastante vivos por sí mismos. Viniendo de un modelo más viejo, se nota bastante la mejora.

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Much has been written about the Sony RX100 series on the internet, so I won't re-invent the wheel here. My background is about 30 years of professional and semi-professional photography. When I evaluate a camera after a few months of using it, I always ask myself the following question: Would you take this as your only camera on a year-long trip around the world? With the latest generation Sony RX100V, the answer is: Absolutely, yes! The image quality is excellent and can hold its own even compared to cameras with bigger sensors. The sensor has a remarkable dynamic range and the high ISO noise levels are comparable to full frame cameras a few years back the likes of a Nikon D700. And that's not bad! Overall I would not be afraid to publish photos out of the RX100V in any high-gloss magazine in any size. The image quality is good enough for any professional work. The camera has an overwhelming amount of functions for both still and video imagery. Fortunately, the camera can be customized to your taste and skill level. The menu system is cumbersome, but once you set the camera up to your liking, menus hardly have to be accessed. New in this version of the camera - and the main reason I bought it - is the ability to customize your own menu, which allows me to only see the functions I really need. The pop-up viewfinder is fantastic and unique for a camera is compact. The camera is really hard on the battery, so plan to buy 2-3 extras to get you through a full day of shooting. The other two items to get for this camera are: a) the additional hand grip, which Sony should include in the first place. b) a third party filter adapter which allows you to add filters like a polarizer. The Sony filter adapter does NOT work for this camera (it vignettes). Buy the Lensmate or Magfilter adapters. Now, before you shell out the cash for this rather expensive camera, you should keep in mind that the camera does not take the photos. You do. If you go to many image forums, you will find many bad and average photos taken with the Sony RX100 series. The reason for that is that people believe the sheer amount of functions in those little cameras can compensate for a lack of talent. They can't. If you are a novice or beginner, you should also set aside some money to take a camera course.

Very happy with this camera and the associated app. It took a drop while hiking and unfortunately the viewfinder pops open on its own sometimes, but it has been everything I had wanted out of a point and shoot camera.

comes with a pro camera price tag to match but delivers on quality and functionality. if you're not familiar with the sony menu it may take you some time to familiarize yourself with it but for me, a long time sony shooter, it wasn't a problem. it's a great little b-cam that fits almost anywhere and gives you far more creative control than say an action cam.