Testseek.co.uk have collected 122 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 5 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 5.
November 2016
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122 Reviews
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161 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great lens and image quality
Palm-sized portability
Built-in viewfinder
Tilt-angle LCD screen
Fast burst mode and notable autofocus improvement
Outstanding image and video quality
Genuinely pocket-sized
Record-breaking performance
Built-in EVF
24fps burst shooting
315-point AF system
Excellent image quality
Advanced 4K video
Versatile
Viewfinder AND a tilting screen
Powerful for a compact
24 fps continuous shooting
Improved 20.1MP 1-inch-type stacked sensor
4K video
Compact
Portable design
Nifty super-slow-motion mode
Remarkably compact and ergonomic design
Fantastic to find a popup EVF and a tilting LCD on such a small camera
The sophisticated 1in sensor and RAW capture means very highly detailed shots
The fast zoom
And 24fps continuous shooting is great for sport
The editors didn't like
Still no touchscreen control
Movie button position
Autofocus still basic in some modes
No aperture ring
Finder assembly per use
Huge expense
Relatively small zoom range
No touchscreen
High price
Some handling issues
Pricey compared to rivals
Expensive for a compact
Limited zoom range
High price for a point-and-shoot
Poor battery life
Focal length could be longer
The LCD monitor is not a touchscreen
As you might have expected at this price point
Big fingers will have trouble operating these tiny buttons and dials
At 220 shots per charge
The battery life is actually shorter than the previous generation
Published: 2016-11-25, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
The upgrades to Sony's RX100 V autofocus and burst shooting frame rate are welcome improvements for photographers after a high-performance compact. Its incredible 24fps frame rate with full autofocus and exposure tracking, not to mention its ability to ca...
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Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The enthusiast compact market has exploded over the last couple of years, with several manufacturers offering a product with 1"-type sensors. Most of these cameras are small (and sometimes pocketable) and feature fast (but short) lenses. They also vary in...
Abstract: Sample Image Files Intro Specs USA VersionPerformance Compared Usage Recommendations MoreSony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 Mark V (20 MP one inch sensor, 8.8-25.7mm f/1.8-2.8 lens (24-70mm eq.), 10.5 oz./298g with battery and card, about $998 ). bigger . I got mi...
20MP 1" sensor and 2470mm equiv. F1.82.8 lens still a winning combo, 315point phase detection AF system, High quality, classleading 4K and slowmotion video capture, 24fps burst shooting with autofocus and autoexposure is insane, Impressive dynamic range c
Unimpressive battery life, Limited controls and customization encourage limited use of feature set, No touchscreen, AF modes can be confusingly redundant and need refining, Lockon AF continues to be unreliable, Archaic 'Center Lockon AF' subject tracking
The Sony RX100 V builds on a camera that was already class-leading in many respects and crams 24fps burst shooting, oversampled 4K video and a 315-point autofocus system into this new pocket-sized companion. But there are no updates to its design, ergonom...
Abstract: We got our hands on the RX100 mark V the day of the release (10/6/16) among other things, we shot a lot of HFR video. Here is a sample of what we shot. Enter to win Magix Vegas Pro 14 Here: How To make a 360°...
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV builds on the proven design of its popular 4-year-old predecessor, the 5D Mark III, upgrading just about every aspect of its performance, which all adds up to a much better, yet still familiar, all-round camera for stills and vid...
Published: 2016-10-13, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Sony's RX100 Mark V is the company's most powerful premium compact to date. Like the previous two generations in the series it packs a 1in / 20 Megapixel sensor, built-in viewfinder, 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 zoom, tilting screen and decent Wifi / NFC wireless con...
Published: 2016-10-07, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
1-inch image sensor, Wide-aperture zoom lens, Strong low-light performance, Quick autofocus, 24fps burst shooting, Customizable controls, Tilting LCD, Pop-up OLED EVF, Wi-Fi with NFC, Raw shooting support, Super slow-motion HD video, 4K recording
Very expensive, Competing models have longer zoom lenses Omits hot shoe, Long time to clear buffer and to render HFR video
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is the latest version of Sony's most premium pocket camera. You get an SLR-grade autofocus system, but the price is tough to swallow...
Published: 2016-10-07, Author: Dan , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: We were at Sony's press conference yesterday to unveil the blazing fast RX100 V compact camera and afterwards we got a chance to try out this speedy little bugger. The biggest headline about the Sony RX100 V is that it can shoot at 24 frames per second, w...
I don't normally use a point-and-shoot, but the RX100 V has me strongly considering adding it to my kit. I imagine it being useful for sports photographers who want a small “just in case” camera as a backup. It epitomizes the term “point-and-shoot” becaus...
