SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

Compact camera

£799Typical price

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The fifth generation of Sony's popular premium compact camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V, has finally arrived. Boasting a faster autofocus system and shutter speed, plus higher frame rates, is it a revolutionary upgrade over the Mark IV? Our test lab revels whether this latest camera is up to scratch.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Image quality
Shutter delay
Video quality

Jun 2023Last checked by Which?
Dec 2016First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2016Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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2 Mar 2023

Image quality

Overall
Face Detection effectiveness
Image stabilisation

How we test image quality

An overall rating based on our assessment of the camera's picture quality (sharpness, colour accuracy, contrasting) in different light conditions and at different zoom ranges. We also take into account image stabilisation, focusing and face detection effectiveness.

Video quality

How we test video quality

An overall rating for the camera's video quality in different light conditions, judging sharpness, smoothness of moving subject and panning shots, and colour accuracy.

Video sound quality

How we test video sound quality

We judge the quality of sound captured on the camera's internal microphone.

Ease of use

Overall
Flash
Focusing
Shutter delay

How we test ease of use

Combined score of all ease of use testing, including everyday use and advanced use. We also test for shutter delay, focusing, flash performance, plus the quality of the viewfinder and monitor screen.

General
System type	Compact camera
Resolution (megapixels)	20
Sensor size	1 inch
Width	102mm
Height	59mm
Depth	41mm
Weight	300g

Features
Viewfinder	Electronic

Connections
Compatible memory cards	SDHC, SDXC, MemoryStick
Wi-fi	Yes

Photo
Scene modes	20
Face Detection	Yes
Image stabiliser	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Shutter speed priority	Yes
Aperture priority	Yes
Max manually selectable ISO	12800
Shutter delay far (seconds)
Start up time

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