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Sony Introduces RX100 V With Faster AF, Continuous Shooting
6 October 2016
Sony has announced the RX100 V, its new flagship Cyber-shot camera featuring a fast hybrid AF system with a focus acquisition time as quick as 0.05 seconds and 315 focus points covering approximately 65 percent of the frame. The camera can also shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps at full 20.1-Mp resolution with AF/AE tracking for up to 150 continuous shots.
The RX100 V is equipped with a newly-developed 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with a DRAM chip, a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70 mm f1.8 to 2.8 large aperture lens and an enhanced image processing system with a new front-end LSI chip that maximizes processing speed, expands the memory buffer and optimizes image quality, in particular at high ISO settings. The camera also features 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, super slow motion recording at up to 960 fps with extended recording time and more.
"Featuring a level of power and performance that has never before been achieved in a compact, the new RX100 V redefines what it means to be a 'pocket camera'," said Neal Manowitz, vice president of digital imaging at Sony Electronics. "This camera is yet another example of Sony innovating to a level far beyond what exists in the conventional marketplace."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights for the RX100 V include:
- 20.1-Mp 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor
- BIONZ X image processor and front-end LSI
- Internal UHD 4K video & S-Log2 gamma
- Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f1.8-2.8 lens
- 24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Fast Hybrid AF sSystem with 315 points
- HFR mode for Full HD video up to 960 fps
- 0.39-inch 2.36m-dot OLED pop-up EVF
- 3.0-inch 1.23m-Dot 180° tilting LCD
- ISO 12,800 and 24 fps Continuous Shooting
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the RX100 V include:
SONY RX100 V SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 20.1-Mp CMOS sensor Optics Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar
10 elements in 9 groups, 9 Aspherical
2.9x zoom, 8.8-25.7mm (35mm equivalent of 24-70mm)
f1.8 (wide-angle) to 2.8 (telephoto)Image Stabilization Yes Storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro Duo (High Speed)/Pro HG-Duo
SD/SDHC/SDXCViewfinder 3.0-inch LCD rear screen tilt
1,228,800 pixels
-4 to +3m diopter adjustment
100 percent coverageShutter
4 to 1/2000 mechanical
4 to 1/32,000 electronicFrame Rate 24 fps at full 20.1-Mp resolution for 150 shots ISO ISO 125 to 12,800 Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Movie 3840 x 2160p at 30/25/24 fps
1920 x 1080p at 60/50/30/25/24 fps
1920 x 1080i at 60/50 fps
1280 x 720p at 30/25 fps
1920 x 1080p at 240/480/960 fps
1824 x 1026p at 240/480/960 fps
1676 x 566p at 240/480/960 fps
1920 x 1080p at 250/500/1000 fps
1824 x 1026p at 250/500 /1000 fps
1676 x 566p at 250/500/1000 fps
Up to 29 minute clipsFlash Built-in
No external flash connectionConnectivity WiFi
HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0Power NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
3.6 VDC, 1240 mAhDimensions 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.6 inches Weight 10.55 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sony said the RX100 V will ship this month for $1,000. Adorama and B&H are now accepting pre-orders at $998.
The new underwater housing will ship in November for about $350. Adorama has that, too, for $328.
For more information see the news release below.
Sony Announces New Addition to Acclaimed Line of Cyber-shot RX Cameras
New Compact RX100 V Model Boasts World's Fastest AF Speed, World's Most AF Points and World's Fastest Continuous Shooting for a Compact Camera
NEW YORK -- Sony has announced a new flagship model for their popular Cyber-shot RX100 series of compact cameras, the RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5).
The exciting new camera brings a new level of AF performance and speed to today's compact camera market. It is equipped with a Fast Hybrid AF system with the world's fastest AF acquisition at 0.05 seconds and world's highest number of AF points on sensor with 315 points covering approximately 65 percent of the frame. The camera can also shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps -- the world's fastest for a compact camera -- at full 20.1-Mp (approx. effective) resolution with AF/AE tracking for up to 150 continuous shots.
The RX100 V is equipped with a newly developed 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with a DRAM chip, a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70 mm f1.8 to 2.8 large aperture lens and an enhanced image processing system with a new front-end LSI chip that maximizes processing speed, expands the memory buffer and optimizes image quality, in particular at high ISO settings. The camera also features 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, super slow motion recording at up to 960 fps with extended recording time and more.
"Featuring a level of power and performance that has never before been achieved in a compact, the new RX100 V redefines what it means to be a 'pocket camera'," said Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics. "This camera is yet another example of Sony innovating to a level far beyond what exists in the conventional marketplace."
Fast Focusing, Fast Shooting
A first for Sony's RX100 series of cameras, the new RX100 V model features a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines the respective advantages of focal-plane phase detection AF and contrast detection AF and ultimately enables the camera to lock focus in as little as 0.05 seconds. This high speed focusing is a perfect complement to the 315 dedicated AF points that cover 65 percent of the sensor and ensures that shooters will be able to capture their intended subject with high speed and accuracy, even if it's moving rapidly in unpredictable directions.
Additionally, processing speed has been greatly enhanced through the addition of a front-end LSI that perfectly supports the camera's BIONZ X image processing engine. These two components combined with the powerful AF system allow the camera to shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps at full 20.1-MP (approx. effective) resolution for up to 150 shots with AF/AE tracking. Viewfinder blackout between shots has also been minimized in this high-speed shooting mode, which greatly improves photographers' ability to follow fast action and capture the decisive moment. Silent shooting is also available in these high-speed modes as well.
Other advancements to AF performance on the new RX100 V include the addition of AF-A mode, which allows the camera to automatically switch between continuous and single-shot AF modes. Users can also manually select if they'd like the continuous AF and phase detection AF areas to be displayed live on screen while they are framing a shot.
The RX100 V also has a high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter (maximum speed of 1/32000 second) that minimizes the "rolling shutter" effect commonly experienced with fast moving subjects. This fast shutter speed also allows the camera to capture sharp, crystal clear images with a wide open aperture at brightness levels up to EV19. Shooting at wide aperture with the fast shutter speed allows photographers and videographers to capture beautiful content with sharply focused subjects and defocused backgrounds under some of the most difficult, bright lighting conditions.
New on the RX100 V, users can freely select the initial magnification ratio when shooting in a mode with Focus Magnifier and can select between "focus point" and "center of display" for the location of Focus Magnifier.
Professional Movie Functionality
The pocket-friendly 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 sensor ensures accurate focusing and tracking performance, even for the severe focusing requirements of 4K movie shooting. AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity can also be adjusted via the menu system, giving shooters plenty of flexibility based on their focusing preferences.
In 4K mode, the new RX100 V utilizes full pixel readout without pixel binning to ensure that all the finer details of 4K video are captured with minimal moire and 'jaggies.' These high-quality results are achieved through use of the XAVC S codec, which records video at a high data rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during full HD shooting.
Additional professional caliber video features include Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut, 120p HD Full HD mode and more. Users also have the ability to manually select a frame from a recorded movie and save it as a still image file of approximately 8-Mp during 4K shooting or 2-Mp during HD shooting.
The RX100 V is able to record super-slow motion video at up to 40x slower than the standard rate and can do this for about twice as long as the RX100 IV model. This extended time allowing users to capture a series of high-speed, fleeting moments of action with incredible detail, resolution and clarity.
Prior to shooting, users will have the ability to choose among 960fps, 480fps and 240 fps frame rates and among 60p, 30p and 24p playback formats to optimize the recording to fit the speed of the moving subject, with the option to use the movie record button as a 'start trigger' to begin recording once button is pressed or 'end trigger' to record footage up until the button is pressed.
Pocket-Friendly Design, Premium Performance
The new RX100 V maintains the convenient pocket-sized design of the remainder of the RX100 family and is equipped with a high-contrast 2.35 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder, ensuring true-to-life image preview and playback functionality. The EVF conveniently retracts in and out of the camera body based on user preference and features optics with Zeiss T* Coating.
The new camera is also WiFi and NFC compatible and can access Sony's growing range of PlayMemories Camera Applications. Learn more at http://www.sony.net/pmca.
Another convenient addition is the ability for users to freely set the leading three characters of saved file names for easier sorting and organization.
There will also be a new underwater housing (model-MpK-URX100A) that will be available as a separate accessory for the RX100 V and all other RX100 series cameras. Designed exclusively to fit the RX100 cameras, the housing features a depth level of 40m/130ft.
Pricing and Availability
The new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5) compact camera will ship this month for about $1,000 and $1,250 CA.
The new underwater housing (model-MpK-URX100A) will ship in November for about $350 and $450 CA.