Sony has quietly updated its RX100 V camera that it
launched last year. The new model is still called RX100 V but if you look at
the model number it is DSC-RX100M5A. The new model just casually replaced the
old one on the company's website.
The new RX100 V includes the faster BIONZ X
processor from the new RX100 VI. It has improved Eye AF setting and the buffer
now holds 233 frames instead of 150 for continuous shooting. The improved
performance means you get reduced latency in the EVF and other aspects of the
UI. Lastly, the RX100 V now has the new menu system from the newer model with
the custom 'My Menu' feature.
The rest of it is largely the same as is the price,
which is US$ 999.99. The update so far only seems to be in the US with no change
anywhere else. It's a decent mid-life bump to the model and makes it more
appealing, especially since the new model is quite expensive.