I just bought RX100 V in 2024. Good video!

I just found a Mark 5A in 200 Dollars used with 2 batteries. In really great shape. I am super happy.

How does the low light picture quality of the V compare to the III? I have the III and am afraid it will break soon as it's been through a lot. It seems like it's taking longer to focus and turn on/off and I've had to repair a bunch of chips and scratches on it. If I do need to replace it would the V be an improvement with pictures over the III? I do mainly pictures in restaurants or around town as well as some plants/animals. I also like to do some continuous shooting of sports. Another big use is family trips to Disney.

Nice review with solid rationale. FYI for those considering the V, VA, VI or earlier generations, TriState Camera now has the VA brand new for $718 which is cheaper than their price for both the V and the IV. Not sure why they're selling it for less than the V AND EVEN the IV. Didn't question it; just hit "buy now." :)

Just bought a 5A like new for $399. So excited on this deal.

Excellent review! I have the Mark1 as well, and tomorrow I may get the 5A. Why, instead of just the 5? I recently bought a great Zhiyun Crane M2 stabilizer which is great for video, but none of my cameras are compatible with the Wi-Fi, and I hate the thought of controlling both (the Zhiyun and RX100 or my Lumix LX100) with an iPhone or whatever. I just want to be able to zoom in and out and take the occasional photo with the Zhiyun, but it mentions a Sony RX100VA in it's list of compatible cameras, and not the V. By the way, if you don't have a gimbal-type device and since you enjoy shooting video, I'd recommend something like the Zhiyun Crane M2, it's great! About $369 here in Toronto, but I'd seen it for $269 at B&H in the U.S.

Thanks for the review. I'll hold on to my RX100 'OG' 😄👍🏼

Thank you for tour great review. I thought, I Would, at first, but an RX100 mark VI but no ND filter and I prefer having more light and bokeh than zoom. I didn’t buy anything yet, the mark V is at same price (used good condition ) as the mark va (used as well) for 640 € both. The mark I at 330€. Which one should I take for discreet and hip street photo + portraits and food ? Best

Just ordered the V for watch and general photography. Feeling justified after seeing the Seiko Alpinist as a subject.

I really like the video. Kept it real and valid arguments.

Exactly the info what I was looking for, thank you so much!!! I agree with the other commentor as well though, it's better if there is silence in my opinion.

great share buddy. glad i've watched this video of yours. I want to make some reviews like you do so i've just bought my new sony rx100 mark 5A instead of the mark 6 for the same reason. i'll be testing first it's low light capability since it has f1.8 which is really ideal for low light scenes. i've tried some photos and it delivered great result. so much for this, i've just subbed to you buddy. let's stay connected. thanks.

AS a RX100V owner since 2017, I totally agree with you--thanks!

Wow mark i is holding strong for stills! I went with the alpha though ;)

i have rx 100 mk 1 and rx 100 mk v but when i take video with mk v my camera get a bit hot issue is that normal or same with you,,,thank you

So wanted to watch your review but the music is too distracting, I had to stop. Please don't add this in future videos! I just want to hear you; it adds nothing. Thanks anyway. :(

Please please please do a tutorial how to use Mark 5. i have one and my pic not good. i don’t know how to use the focus. Thanks!

Got Sony RX100M5A bcs of the 24-70 lenses. Very happy with overall performance to my usage. Next camera on list A6500 when price dip little bit more.

Thanks. Very useful even still in 2023

I stay with my RX100V, that's a phantastic camera and I love it.

Thanks for saving me a bunch of money. I have the Mark 1 and I am very happy with it. I may buy the Canon G7X mark3 if it is ever released.Rumors only!!

And you can’t use the Sony Apps on the new models, and the M6 have no ND Filter anymore... This are the dealbreakers for me beside the less Aperture

Good information but definitely oriented to your type of indoor, close up photography being the driving factor. For Landscape photographers the Mark vii ( or Mark Vi ) would be a more flexible choice. This assumes you are not concerned about a few hundred bucks to get what you want or prefer. The one stop aperture difference is almost a non factor with the iso range, shutter speed flexibility and sensor quality in the Mark vii or vi. Really at iso 1000 or < the noise is a non factor, unless you are focused only on macro photography. Also 3cm difference in focal distance (1.18”) is mute when you have a zoom. While I appreciate you discussing value Inam more interested in performance and what differences exist between the cameras. Anyone considering video or stacked HDR the Mark vii is a generation forward from the Mark V ( I own a Mark IV ) and worthy of the price difference IMO.

it has clean hdmi output (rx100Va)? Thanks!

Great review! Helped me so much. I kept looking at the Mark VI for a very special trip I am taking, but the price was too scary. The info about low light and macro meant alot too. I want a great zoom, but if I can get decent zoom I'm okay. I'm an amateur so this is so helpful for me.

I may have ordered the wrong version - I have ordered the va but I want to do timelapses, how can I do timelapses with the va ? My understanding was the V did it through the play memories app but how would I so it with the va and what external equipment would be required ( which intervalometer would be supported ?) Tia.

Even now for me there's a big reason to go with the mark V, subsequent version do not support the Playmemories apps, I own several of them and love them, very very underrated and usefull function,, smooth water without an ND filter, the Digital filter is brilliant (if a little complicated) the timelapse is awesome and actually gives the "Holy Grail" adjustments for smooth exposure ramping

I was hyped about the vi and vii 200m zoom, but then watching your video I realize what function I needed the most =) I chose VA over V cuz they are similar priced. Thanks for the video =)

You couldn't have put it better how good the rx100v is and how and what you use it for, the mark 6 is good for a further distance if your doing land scape and birds, can you justify buying 2 cameras for two different types of photography, both very portable and usable cameras on the market today. not a bad idea if you think about it, what a good and interesting veiw on why and what camera.

Picked up a mark V for 425, replaces my gx8 with 20mm 1.7 quite nicely and includes a useful bounce flash. image/quality and stabilization seem to be on par and it is much more pocketable and has better af and more focal length options to boot. The only downside is no flippy screen and the viewfinder is nowhere near as nice and doesn't tilt up

Thank very much for your comparison , can you please tell me if the new RX100 VA can still support PlayMemories App , I now that the RX100VI does not support it any more... Maybe that´s another reason for not taking it. I bought some of this Apps , like timelapse , Nd Filter and I would like to continue using them. Thanks in advance. There is another difference between the RX100 V and the RX100 VI in the viewfinder when you use it ,come to its position automatically and the RX100 V you have to do it manually. Do you know how is it in the RX100 VA? Thanks Again

Photo side there is difference a little but video side is way more noticeable include AF capability.

Well good review but difficult to understand the differences...

hello feller chicagoan! help! im looking for my first RX100... i've watched several reviews already... first Im considering mark III but when I saw that mark V has phase detection I was like whoa! currently I have A6000 and HX90V. during my Italy trip, I was using more my HX90v... I guess i like the pocketability... so III vs V? i'm not much of a video person... what say you? O:-)

Is the Sony rx100 v that great? I’m asking because I’ve never owned a camera before.....I’ve been surfing off my phone camera. I feel smart phone has come a lot my way and Now with pixel 3 almost out should I just opt for that? Anyways I just don’t want to spend 1000 for a tiny bit better image taking

I have bth RX100-i and RX100-V and I do not see any difference in picture quality. I'd like you to compare Mark V with new Mark VII, because I like your reviews

Can you still get a good condition mark V now in September 2019?

I still would have chosen the VA version. That's just me though.

Both Sony RX100 V and VA are selling the same price at B&H Photo and Adorama. Mark V may give your more free items than the VA. If they are about the same price why buy Mark V?

Thanks

is it worth it to purchase RX100 VA for $980? Thanks

Why did you choose to update first place ? you are telling me that the mk 1 is doing just as good with the pictures ?

I would go for the VA !

Jag hade först Sony RX100 the first versionen, sedan uppgraderade jag till Sony RX100 mk3 som jag tycker är mycket bättre än första versionen. Filmerna är bättra, och bilder i svagare ljus är klart bättre än första versionen som presterade klart sämre i dåligt ljus. Jag anväder fortfarande tredje versionen, därför att alla nyare versioner är klart överprisatta, och har presterar ej på tillräckligt hög nivå för vad de kostar. Samma som att jag fortfarande har kvar min Sony a6000, och det är enbart för de nyare versionerna är galet överprisatta kostar mer än de dubbla jag köpte min a6000 för som ny som ej är acceptabelt när det är samma serie. Går jag och köper en ny tv så får jag en klart bättre tv idag än för 2 år sedan till till och med lägre pris, men kameror och mobiltelefoner har ökat i pris rejält på bara några år.

I am watching this a year later, and this might seem like a strange comment since I am mostly a Sony shooter, but your description of your photographic needs suggests to me that you would be most suited to the Panasonic LX100 II. The Panny is far better than the RX100 for macro, and is better in low light as it has a larger sensor. It has a sensationally good f1.7-2.8 24-75mm lens. TheSony shines with SloMo and the flippy screen. I am currently looking at adding a compact to my GoPro kit to add zoom capability and was looking at the RX100 VA because of the lens. In the end, however, I have decided to get two cameras - the RX100 VII for SloMo and extra reach, and the LX100 II for fast aperture, low light, and macro. All of them work well on the little Feiyu Tech G6 Plus gimbal and when I upgrade to the new GoPro Hero 8 I will have a perfect small video package. I have been on Hero 4 for years, and looking at how good small cameras are getting decided to replace a couple of my larger cameras with a more complete small camera package. There was a time when compacts were crap for amateurs, but times have changed and both the RX100 series and LX series are pocket powerhouses with amazing capabilities, and of course GoPro continues to become a more and more capable mainstream camera.

the mark V cost more then the VA (new) currently for some reason

compare Mark vii with Mark v and post video review

nice video, but pleeeeease cut the music...or at least turn it waaaaay down

The Mark V is more expensive than the Mark VA for some reason, at least at B&H

I never sold my mark 5, because Sony blocked my upgrade path with their lens shenanigans... They didn't get my money for many years now.

Rx100 va is selling for around USD750 currently, same price as rx100 v, i went for va instead 😁

SARB017 😍

well.....cheaper!

It all comes down to $$

I have a VA and not very impressed by it. Good video but poor image quality, at least compared to by Olympus OMD Em10.

Sony rx100v is the single camera that dont support API

The big one for me is the fact that the V is the last model to support the Play memories apps of which i own a few

Very poor explanations in this video. You don't state why the VI and up have a higher aperture, it's because they are different lenses and extend to 200mm. It would be impossible to keep a 1.8 aperture on a lens that small for that focal range. Also for macro, the further away you are from the subject the less light you'll be blocking. - macro shooters want distance from their subjects, especially bugs which wont stick around the closer you get. The macro shot from the Mk1 looks like a potato took it compared to the Mk5.

Too much Phillips

Music is a total distraction, ruined your video!

Thank you for tour great review. I thought, I Would, at first, but an RX100 mark VI but no ND filter and I prefer having more light and bokeh than zoom. I didn’t buy anything yet, the mark V is at same price (used good condition ) as the mark va (used as well) for 640 € both. The mark I at 330€. Which one should I take for discreet and hip street photo + portraits and food ? Best