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. :(
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." :)
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.
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 own 3 cams, well, more, but use 3. A Canon 5Dmk3, a Fuji X-pro1 and a RX100 Mk1. And, also because it is my EDC cam, I use the Sony the most. Plus, it is a great camera! But, the horror, my RX100 broke :( And now I am looking for a new one. New or used... And I was looking at the VI. But I never use the video, so the only pro would be the larger zoom. But did I miss that on my Mk1.... well no! And just like you I think the 1.8 vs 2.8 lens, is way more important than the larger zoom. And I can buy a V for € 594, and a VI would be at least 150 euros more expensive. So.... I know what I'm gonna do! Thanks for the video.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
I got a RX100V used, like new, for around $750 with 3 batteries, and external charger. With the money saved, I purchased a stabilizer for it, and saved some cash for another camera lens. Loving the MarkV and very happy with the quality. If I had the money in my budget to purchase new and the MarkV and MarkVA are same price, then yes, MarkVA would be the logical choice. The thing is, the second hand market has lots of MarkV's ranging around $700 and I don't think the MarkVA's upgrades are that substantial. That's one of the reasons I went used and saved some money.
@@Kinsiderations hello feller chicagoan! help! im looking to buy 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 my HX90v more... I guess i like the pocketability... so III vs V? i'm not much of a video person... what say you? O:-) also what stabilizer are you talking about? would you recommend a filter adaptor?
Yeah, the camera still produces great stills. There is still a strong demand for them in the secondary market. I've seen ones new in box recently sell for around $300! Used one seem to sell around $200. Not bad for a camera that was released in 2012.
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
$425 is a great price for that camera. I don't use the viewfinder much. The flippy screen does flip up for selfies for and angled shots.What do you mean by no flippy screen?
@@Kinsiderations only that it doesn't flip out to the side which helps with low angle portrait shots. but all in all, the pocketability is the most important factor for me.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
@@Kinsiderations It's that f1.8 vs. f2.8 that is a deal breaker. The 200mm lens on zoom is nice, but that's not really in the realm of what this camera excels at - Street Photography! And that difference in aperture is worth it!
Probably. Read the description and pixel peep the pictures in the second hand market. Still an amazing camera. I was out yesterday doing some street photography with it.
Kinsiderations would I be missing out on much with the VA which doesn’t have in camera play memories apps? How would one do time lapse without ply memories apps in the VA?
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
Low light performance will be different when zooming in... though the original RX100 has F1.8, it quickly rolls off the moment you zoom at max aperture 1.8-4.9. M5 has 1.8-2.8, considerable difference.
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
If you post pictures mostly online like on Instagram and Facebook, then a camera phone will be fine. If you're into photo editing, taking pictures in low light, and want manual control, a camera like this will produce better results and at a much higher resolution.
bob johnson if you don’t know if it is worth it for you, it is probably not. Buy used mark 1 for 150dollars or buy smaller sensor with longer range (like 24-720 or 25-500) for even much less, i believe you can get it for 50 dollars. Or even buy both:)
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
So you bought the V because it "still very capable", but not better than a VA. But you saved money. It's always like this. You can always buy an older camera to save money, but not necessarily getting a better camera.
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.
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:-)
Hello, I would go with the Mark V for all purpose shooting (non moving subjects and moving subjects), it would probably help you nail focus better, especially with travel photography. If you just take portrait type pictures, or food photographs, then the Mark III would suffice!
I'm learning to do more video work. The MarkV has slo-mo, 4K, and and flip screen for vlogging. The Mark 1 can still old it's own in terms of picture quality.
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 =)
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.
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
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.
Just bought a 5A like new for $399. So excited on this deal.
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. :(
Vero annoing music
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." :)
AS a RX100V owner since 2017, I totally agree with you--thanks!
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
Thanks for the review. I'll hold on to my RX100 'OG' 😄👍🏼
Same🎉
Thanks. Very useful even still in 2023
I stay with my RX100V, that's a phantastic camera and I love it.
jaspal singh Depends. Do you love yourself?
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.
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!
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
Unfortunately these apps are not available anymore. They stopped the sale.
I really like the video. Kept it real and valid arguments.
Thanks for the feedback!
I own 3 cams, well, more, but use 3. A Canon 5Dmk3, a Fuji X-pro1 and a RX100 Mk1. And, also because it is my EDC cam, I use the Sony the most. Plus, it is a great camera! But, the horror, my RX100 broke :( And now I am looking for a new one. New or used... And I was looking at the VI. But I never use the video, so the only pro would be the larger zoom. But did I miss that on my Mk1.... well no! And just like you I think the 1.8 vs 2.8 lens, is way more important than the larger zoom. And I can buy a V for € 594, and a VI would be at least 150 euros more expensive. So.... I know what I'm gonna do! Thanks for the video.
Just ordered the V for watch and general photography. Feeling justified after seeing the Seiko Alpinist as a subject.
Very nice. Love the Alpinist!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
it has clean hdmi output (rx100Va)? Thanks!
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?
I got a RX100V used, like new, for around $750 with 3 batteries, and external charger. With the money saved, I purchased a stabilizer for it, and saved some cash for another camera lens. Loving the MarkV and very happy with the quality. If I had the money in my budget to purchase new and the MarkV and MarkVA are same price, then yes, MarkVA would be the logical choice. The thing is, the second hand market has lots of MarkV's ranging around $700 and I don't think the MarkVA's upgrades are that substantial. That's one of the reasons I went used and saved some money.
@@Kinsiderations hello feller chicagoan! help! im looking to buy 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 my HX90v more... I guess i like the pocketability... so III vs V? i'm not much of a video person... what say you? O:-) also what stabilizer are you talking about? would you recommend a filter adaptor?
I use the 5 to shoot awesome Timelapse and Startrail videos that I can use staright out of the camera. They took the Apps out on the VA. Grrrr
Wow mark i is holding strong for stills! I went with the alpha though ;)
Yeah, the camera still produces great stills. There is still a strong demand for them in the secondary market. I've seen ones new in box recently sell for around $300! Used one seem to sell around $200. Not bad for a camera that was released in 2012.
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.
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
$425 is a great price for that camera. I don't use the viewfinder much. The flippy screen does flip up for selfies for and angled shots.What do you mean by no flippy screen?
@@Kinsiderations only that it doesn't flip out to the side which helps with low angle portrait shots. but all in all, the pocketability is the most important factor for me.
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.
Thanks. The photo quality is spectacular and is great as a walk around camera when I don't want to haul around my Fuji X-T2.
@@Kinsiderations agreed.
Photo side there is difference a little but video side is way more noticeable include AF capability.
is it worth it to purchase RX100 VA for $980? Thanks
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.
mark letchford you would just need a computer...
Yeah on the VA you can't use the Timelapse, Startrails or any apps. I love those apps. I went for the V.
@@MuahMan I sent it back and got the V 👍🏻
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!!
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.
Glad the review helped!
@@Kinsiderations :-)
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.
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.
I still would have chosen the VA version. That's just me though.
Def can't go wrong with the VA, figure the picture quality isn't going to be that much different from V and save myself $300 to spend on other toys.
@@Kinsiderations It's that f1.8 vs. f2.8 that is a deal breaker. The 200mm lens on zoom is nice, but that's not really in the realm of what this camera excels at - Street Photography! And that difference in aperture is worth it!
Can you still get a good condition mark V now in September 2019?
Probably. Read the description and pixel peep the pictures in the second hand market. Still an amazing camera. I was out yesterday doing some street photography with it.
Kinsiderations would I be missing out on much with the VA which doesn’t have in camera play memories apps? How would one do time lapse without ply memories apps in the VA?
I have bth RX100-i and RX100-V and I do not see any difference in picture quality. I'd like you to compare Mark V with new Mark VII, because I like your reviews
Low light performance will be different when zooming in... though the original RX100 has F1.8, it quickly rolls off the moment you zoom at max aperture 1.8-4.9. M5 has 1.8-2.8, considerable difference.
Is the Sony rx100 v that great? I’m asking because I’ve never owned a camera before.....I’ve been surfing off my phone camera. I feel smart phone has come a lot my way and Now with pixel 3 almost out should I just opt for that? Anyways I just don’t want to spend 1000 for a tiny bit better image taking
If you post pictures mostly online like on Instagram and Facebook, then a camera phone will be fine. If you're into photo editing, taking pictures in low light, and want manual control, a camera like this will produce better results and at a much higher resolution.
bob johnson if you don’t know if it is worth it for you, it is probably not. Buy used mark 1 for 150dollars or buy smaller sensor with longer range (like 24-720 or 25-500) for even much less, i believe you can get it for 50 dollars. Or even buy both:)
For long range viewfinder may be beneficial for you, so maybe Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V, but it is 150$ used.
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
From what I researched, it will not have Play Memories. Yes, the viewfinder auto pops out on RX100VI, not a big issue really.
Thank you very much for your answer , I will go definitely for the RX100 V :-) and save some money for Spare Batteries and SD cards ...
I have the VA (and made a short comparison video as well), and i can confirm that the VA does not support playmemories apps...
Thank you Chris
did another software package take its place?
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.
the mark V cost more then the VA (new) currently for some reason
So you bought the V because it "still very capable", but not better than a VA. But you saved money. It's always like this. You can always buy an older camera to save money, but not necessarily getting a better camera.
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 Sony RX100V has stacked sensor, built in ND filter, 266 more focus points etc... Having owned both, I sold my Pany.
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:-)
Hello, I would go with the Mark V for all purpose shooting (non moving subjects and moving subjects), it would probably help you nail focus better, especially with travel photography. If you just take portrait type pictures, or food photographs, then the Mark III would suffice!
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'm learning to do more video work. The MarkV has slo-mo, 4K, and and flip screen for vlogging. The Mark 1 can still old it's own in terms of picture quality.
I would go for the VA !
nice video, but pleeeeease cut the music...or at least turn it waaaaay down
Well good review but difficult to understand the differences...
Rx100 va is selling for around USD750 currently, same price as rx100 v, i went for va instead 😁
If the price is the same, I would too! Good move.
The Mark V is more expensive than the Mark VA for some reason, at least at B&H
Wow, you're right. Maybe they are trying to move the product out of inventory?
compare Mark vii with Mark v and post video review
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 =)
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
Sony rx100v is the single camera that dont support API
Thanks
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I have a VA and not very impressed by it. Good video but poor image quality, at least compared to by Olympus OMD Em10.
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.
It all comes down to $$
well.....cheaper!
Music is a total distraction, ruined your video!
Too much Phillips
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 ?
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