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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
89 Imaging
53 Features
80 Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony RX100 V versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1").

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The RX100 V was manufactured 21 months prior to the RX100 VA which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 V matches up against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
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 RX100 VA RX100 V 
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Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 RX100 V RX100 VA 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1229k1229kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 V versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 V against the RX100 VA.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and RX100 VA.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older RX100 V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography features
66
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
66
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 V Street photography details
Sony RX100 VA Street photography details
85
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
86
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (299 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
70
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
70
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Sony RX100 V Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography information
80
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
76
 lighter than competitors (299g)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography advice
70
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery life (220 CIPA)
66
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
81
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 missing microphone jack
81
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (299 grams)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-10-06 2018-07-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 24.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app  
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $998 $998