Sony RX100 V Advanced Compact Premium Camera with 1.0-Type Sensor, 24-70 mm F1.8-2.8 Zeiss Lens, Superior AF Performance, 4K Movie (DSC-RX100M5A)

I highly highly recommend this camera, just make sure you purchase the RX100VA (5a) not the older V (5) as the va (5a) has the newer processor that the newest rx100m7 gets and gets a better buffer I believe around 260 frames up from in the region of 140 something apologies I don't know for sure!. The picture quality that you can get from this tiny camera is absolutely incredible, both photographs and video! The auto focus is amazing very fast as is widely reported. I never realised the importance of fast AF until getting this camera!. I mainly use the video in 1080p so 24p 50mbps and save 4k 100mbps for shooting night time footage as the extra resolution and bit rate of 100mbps really makes a huge difference, also do not use slog 2 at night time as it'll destroy the image!. As long as you use a more standard picture profile I use either pp1 or pp2 at night it looks incredible most people think the footage is from a full frame camera, obviously not in a pitch black field but if your shooting in an average resonably well lite street or in a city this camera is perfect for night filming!. The image stabilization isn't great tbh as you'd expect for such a light small camera, it doesn't have any weight to dampen down shakes! It's okay but you need to walk really slow and stealthy to get it resonably smooth!. There is so many options to this camera I am still learning, the peaking is great I set that to red when using manual focus so that's great. I take a resonable amount of photos, more videos but yikes the photo quality is fantastic really incredible only downside for both video and video filming is the limited 70mm zoom, however it makes up for it with that incredible 1.8 apature, which as spoke about above really helps low light and creates a nice little amount of backround blur more on close objects in photos but a little amount if flogging for instance!. I personally would pick the 1.8 apature over the 200mm zoom of the mark 7 and have to settle for only 2.8 aperture at 24mm!. Also absolutely crucially this the mark VA (5A) still comes with in build ND filters which I literally use every day!! So that alone would stop me buying the mark 7!. Although that has an HLG, HLG 2 and slog3 picture profile which is attractive!. This is my second rx100m5a because my last one broke, it toppled off my table while on a gorilla pod (do not trust or use gorilla pods!!!) The camera was absolutely destroyed only for three feet!! So these cameras are quite delicate, do not drop it or it'll be smashed to bits. Luckily I took out the Amazon accidental damage cover, trust me that is a must!. I nearly didn't but was so glad I did!. Buy this or any camera direct from Amazon not fulfilled and you'll have no problems Amazon is Amazing and so is their insurance they gave me Amazon vouchers to the full value I paid for the camera as it was not repariable!. Not questions or squabbling!. First class customer service from Amazon, gives me so much confidence to buy expensive items as I know if there is a problem they will help. Lastly as I'm sure most people know the battery life on the RX100 line and in this the 5a is terrible terrible, I've now got three batteries two official sony and one of the Duracell versions which only cost £12 as apposed to £35!. Be warned though I purchased the fast charger for this camera which I received today and it only charges the official sony batteries and not the Duracell ones which is an utter pain! Oh yes lastly I purchased a small adapter that attaches to the front of the lens so I can use an UV filter, not really to block UV rays but to protect the lens as on my last one although I never scratched it, it did get dirty a lot and oh man made me nervous when I had to clean it with fear of scratching the lens!. Hence a £10 UV filter if that gets wrecked or covered in sea spray it doesn't mean a £699 camera is wrecked. Highly recommended and seriously think about getting those accessories with it. I hope this can help someone with their decision.

Loaded with all the features you could wish for and still fits in your pocket.With the wrist strap supplied and a MegaGear leather case I purchased on Amazon there are no issues in handling the camera.I find the menus to be easy. I didn't bother with a manual but watched a couple of videos on youtube.I setup the buttons the way I prefer them,exposure compensation ISO etc.This camera is not cheap but there is a lot of camera in a small (but not light) body.The only thing I will add is you need to ask yourself what you actually want from your camera.Don't expect the reach of a bridge camera or the quality of a DSLR.But if you want a camera you can carry everywhere and still have good quality images the RX100v is an excellent choice.All the reviews I've seen on the internet rave about the video quality,I can't comment on this as I've not taken any video of importance.This camera is quality in everyway and as an old guy the fact there is no touch screen is not an issue.It's the features that stack up for me and the size.Yes size does matter.I hope this helps some of you as I rarely give reviews.

Likes: small - easy to use - good controls - image quality in good light - flexibility -bright rear screen.Dislikes: 1 hour battery life! - viewfinder not much better than useless - difficult if you have large hands - image quality in low light.Conclusion: for this amount of money I expect better.

As an amateur with only a passing interest in photography - my oh my - this has surprised me with the quality and ease of use for such a marvellous box of tricks.

Very fast delivery and received the package excellent condition. Camera is nice and handy, no scratches, packed very well. Worth to money...

Only thing missing is a more powerful zoom

A really nice camera but after 5-6 weeks of light use the battery com to the end of its life. Bought cheep ones from amazon and work fine

I wanted a quality camera that could replace my DSLR that has been gathering dust for years since I started using my iPhone as my primary shooter. This camera takes superb quality shots, with a wide range of settings that are more advanced than my DSLR along with an easy to use Auto option for those moments when you just want to point and shoot. The autofocus is uncannily accurate, especially when the Face/Eye AF kicks in, and it can lock onto any subject with ease enabling you to get perfectly focused shots pretty much every time. The wide F1.8 lens is especially good for landscape, sunsets, macro and low light shots and I can get good depth of field and bokeh that isn’t far from my DSLR prime lens. The 70mm zoom is also useful but it struggles a bit for sharpness at the long end and isn’t ideal for wildlife unless you can close enough. Be assured this camera produces way better pictures than my current iPhone 12 Pro. Whilst that also has a brilliant camera it just lacks the depth and quality that this has.I’m a keen amateur that wants to develop my photography skills and this camera has really changed the way I shoot and encouraged me to experiment and create more and enjoy what is becoming a passionate hobby. Most of the shots I’ve taken have easily rivalled my DSLR and in many cases have bettered them. Whilst it won’t rival a full frame rig or a good APS-C set up you can still experience high end photography for a competitive price (especially if you buy 2nd hand) with the ultimate portability - this thing literally fits in your pocket - that will ensure you actually use it.I loved this so much that I also got the M6 so I can get good quality distance shots - I have reviewed that separately.