{"id":1890,"date":"2019-01-03T21:15:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T21:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2019-01-21T15:11:05","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T15:11:05","slug":"sony-cyber-shot-rx100-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/sony-cyber-shot-rx100-va\/","title":{"rendered":"An Honest Sony RX100 VA Review: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
There\u2019s hardly any info online about the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VA.\u00a0<\/a>Sony released this camera as an upgrade to the RX100 V,<\/a> but they didn\u2019t market it or make any public announcements at all.<\/p>\n I\u2019m a huge fan of Sony\u2019s compact cameras, and whilst I actually bought the RX100 VA by accident (scroll down for the full story), I\u2019ve grown to love it even more than my other Sony models.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VA,\u00a0<\/a>so you can decide whether or not it\u2019s the camera for you.<\/p>\n The Sony RX100 VA is an update to the Sony RX100 V compact camera.<\/a><\/p>\n It can do everything the RX100 V can do, but it\u2019s got some more advanced features thrown in too.<\/p>\n For example, it\u2019s got the Sony RX100 VI\u2019s processor and firmware, and a slightly better lens than the RX100 V.<\/p>\n Part of the beauty of the RX100 VA is the fact that it\u2019s suited to so many different people. Whether you just like to point and shoot on your travels, or you like to play around with more advanced photography settings, the VA has you covered.<\/p>\n It\u2019s so lightweight and easy to use, which means you can take it just about anywhere with you (one advantage compact cameras have over DSLRs). I personally use mine as a travel camera when I need to travel light.<\/p>\n It also has 4K video mode and image stabilisation, so it\u2019s great for anyone who loves to vlog with a compact camera. In fact, in terms of vlogging, I\u2019d say this is one of the best compact vlogging cameras out there.<\/p>\n The RX100 mark 5\u00a0<\/a>was a popular camera, with some great reviews, so I was surprised when the model upgrade (the RX100 VA or mark 5 A)\u00a0<\/a>was introduced so quietly. In fact, I didn\u2019t even realise there WAS an RX100 VA, until I tried to buy the standard mark 5.<\/p>\n There I was, in the middle of a mall in Chiang Mai, ready to play at libertyslotscasino.co<\/a>, when the manager came running out waving his hands.<\/p>\n \u2018Don\u2019t pay yet!\u2019 he shouted, running towards me. I can\u2019t say I\u2019ve ever had that in a store before.<\/p>\n But he quickly explained that they no longer had any of the mark 5 models in stock, because they\u2019d replaced them with the mark 5 A \u2013 the RX100 VA.<\/p>\n I was a little wary at first. Was it a scam? Was I about to buy a non-existent camera? I couldn\u2019t find any information about the camera online, not even from Sony. But the store seemed legit, and the promise of an even newer model for not much more money persuaded me to go for it. It was time to upgrade my Sony WX500\u00a0<\/a>anyway.<\/p>\n (If you want to know about my previous camera, here’s my review of the Sony WX500)<\/a><\/p>\n So I\u2019ve now had the Sony RX100 VA\u00a0<\/a>for several months. I\u2019ve taken it to 5 different countries so far, and I\u2019m loving it. But that\u2019s not to say that it\u2019s perfect. So here\u2019s everything I wish I\u2019d known before buying the RX100 VA (because when I bought it, there was literally no information online).<\/p>\n So without further ado (that\u2019s right, I\u2019ll stop waffling now), here\u2019s a review of the Sony RX100 mark VA.<\/p>\n This camera is definitely a step up from a lot of Sony\u2019s other compact camera options. There are so many great features that make it perfect for point and shoot, as well as more advanced photography.<\/p>\n The autofocus is impressively speedy in both photo and video mode. When you compare it to other similar models like the Panasonic Lumix LX10 or LX15<\/a>, it really is quite something.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no lag, and it\u2019s super smooth, so you can get some artistic and professional looking shots on the go without worrying about your photos\/videos being out of focus.<\/p>\n So I\u2019ve had the Sony WX500 for a year or so now,<\/a> but one of my main issues with it was that it just couldn\u2019t blur out the background to get that professional look.<\/p>\n So when I realised the RX100 VA can blur out the background almost as well as any high end DSLR, I was sold. The f-stop ranges from 1.8 to 2.8, which is enough to give you that out-of-focus background.<\/p>\n I love compact cameras, but I\u2019ve got to say, my heart lies with DSLRs. So for me, the manual control ring was perfect, because it made the camera feel more similar to a DSLR.<\/p>\n Being able to change the depth of field manually gives so much more control over composition. It meant I was able to capture shots like this (because believe me, this spider was too camouflaged for most compact cameras to focus on).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anyone interested in vlogging will be desperate for a 4K vlogging camera. So you\u2019ll be pleased to hear this camera can film in 4K at 30fps.<\/p>\n The quality is quite something, and when paired with a lower f-stop, you\u2019ll have people thinking you\u2019re working with a really professional bit of kit.<\/p>\n One of the major upgrades the VA has, compared to the standard mark 5, is the processor. Sony took the RX100 VI\u00a0<\/a>processor (I know, all the names are too similar, but bear with me), the BIONX processor, and put it into the mark 5 to make the VA. This means it\u2019s faster and better able to cope with extensive use.<\/p>\n The viewfinder in the RX100 VA is a welcome feature. It makes it a much friendlier camera for those used to bridge cameras or DSLRs.<\/p>\n Even if you don\u2019t often use viewfinders, it can be handy to have one, especially if you\u2019re shooting in broad daylight, when the sunlight might block your view of the screen.<\/p>\n And don’t worry, the viewfinder isn’t delicate or an eye sore, because you can tuck it neatly into the camera, out of sight, and out of the way of any bashes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 VA?<\/h2>\n
Who is the Sony RX100 VA for?<\/h2>\n
How I bought the Sony RX100 VA by accident<\/h2>\n
Sony RX100 VA Review<\/h3>\n
The good stuff<\/h3>\n
It has super fast AF<\/h4>\n
It\u2019s got a great f-stop range<\/h4>\n
The manual control ring is great<\/h4>\n
It has 4K!<\/h4>\n
It\u2019s got a great processor<\/h4>\n
It has a viewfinder<\/h4>\n
The image stabilisation is incredible<\/h4>\n