Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V
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74 Overall
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
- Updated by Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 II was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 II scores vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony RX100 V
RX100 II | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony RX100 II
RX100 V | RX100 II | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | June 2013 | More modern by 39 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 V
RX100 II | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 II vs the RX100 V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and RX100 V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RX100 II is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-27 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281g (0.62 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 67 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 483 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $598 | $998 |