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433 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 433 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and screen. The usability and portability are also appreciated. There are some critical comments about the zoom and battery.
performance, portability, usability, screen, size
price, battery, zoom
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Sony Digital CamerasExpert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)
If there's ever been a point-and-shoot that deserves a high price tag, it's Sony's RX100 Mark V.
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Though its price is tough to swallow, the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is Sony's most advanced pocket camera yet.
Expert review by : Carey Rose (dpreview.com)
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 phase-detection autofocus system and impressive 4K video. So how does it stack up against the growing competition? Read more
Sony revised the spec of the RX100 V in July 2018,
Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100V premium compact camera : Sony has extended its successful CyberShot RX series with already the fifth edition of the RX100. In 2012, the Japanese electronics giant launched the RX100, a unique camera that became very popular in...
The Sony RX100V will be available in black starting next month. The suggested retail price is set at € 1.200 EUR / £ 1,000 GBP / $ 998 USD. As soon as we receive a Sony CyberShot RX100V review copy we will put this premium compact camera to the test....
Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)
Sony CyberShot DSC-RX100 V compact camera features : The pocket-friendly Sony RX100 V is packed with a variety of video capabilities that will satisfy even the most demanding video enthusiasts. With Fast Hybrid AF, the focal plane phase detection AF...
The Sony camera is also Wi-Fi and NFC compatible and can access Sony’s growing range of Play Memories Camera Applications. Another convenient addition is the ability for users to freely set the leading three characters of saved file names for easier...
Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is the fifth generation of Sony's popular premium compact camera, introducing a number of improvements that focus on speed. At the heart of the RX100 V is a newly developed 20.1 megapixel 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS...
It might look exactly the same as its 10-month-old predecessor, but the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is a much faster and more precise camera under the hood. The innovative CMOS sensor with a DRAM chip allows the RX100 V to shoot at speeds...
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
Sony's RX100-series created the large-sensor compact camera category. Now, the Sony RX100 V takes it to the next level with performance that can blow away most interchangeable-lens cameras, yet in a package that can slip almost unnoticed into your...
Pocket-friendly design; Unbelievably fast burst capture; Generous buffer depth, even for raw; Fast and confident autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals;...
Very pricey for a compact camera; Still no touch screen; Slow buffer clearing; JPEGs can look over-processed at higher ISOs; Lens doesn't offer much telephoto reach; Battery life is very modest; 4K movies are limited to five minute clips
Sony's RX100-series created the large-sensor compact camera category. Now, the Sony RX100 V takes it to the next level with performance that can blow away most interchangeable-lens cameras, yet in a package that can slip almost unnoticed into your...
Expert review by : Gordon Laing (cameralabs.com)
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V is a high-end compact aimed at enthusiasts. Announced in October 2016, it's the fifth in the RX100 series, which has deservedly become one of Sony's most successful product lines, packing a larger than average sensor and...
Pocket body with good quality 1in sensor ; Bright 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 lens range with ND filter ; Great quality viewfinder which folds into body ; 4k video and fantastic slow motion modes from 4 to 40x ; Confident photo and movie focusing with embedded...
No touch-screen. No grip to speak of ; Too many button presses to reposition AF area ; Limited control over autofocus in movies ; No GPS logging in smartphone app ; Duplicate menus for downloaded apps ; 4k video clips limited to five minutes ; High...
Sony's Cyber-shot RX100 Mark V is arguably the most powerful premium compact camera to date, packing unparalleled speed and high-end features into a pocketable body. It's the first fixed-lens camera in its class to sport embedded phase-detect AF points...
Expert review by : Amy Davies (trustedreviews.com)
The RX100 series is Sony's attempt to make the ultimate point-and-shoot compact with a one-inch sensor. This fifth instalment from 2016 has since been succeeded, but not replaced, by the Sony RX100 VI. However, with the latter only bringing minor...
Small and lightweight Tilting screen Built-in electronic viewfinder Large sensor Fast frame rate 4K video recording
Very expensive Screen not touch-sensitive
The RX100 V remains one of the best small-sized compact cameras on the market. Only the lack of a touch-sensitive screen, poor battery life, and that extremely high asking price see it fall short of perfection.
Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)
Compact performance redefined
Built-in EVF ; 24fps burst shooting ; 315-point AF system ; Excellent image quality ; Advanced 4K video
Some handling issues ; No touchscreen ; Pricey compared to rivals
Bristling with high-end features that are matched by impressive performance, the RX100 V is a great premium compact that's only let down by some frustrating handling quirks.