Sony Rx100 V User Guide

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The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and 
movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for 
importing XAVC S movies and AVCHD movies to your computer.
http://www.sony.net/pm/
 An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network 
services. PlayMemories Online or other ne twork services may not be available in 
some countries or regions.
 If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released  before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, PlayMemories Home 
will overwrite it during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the successor 
software of PMB.
 New functions may be installed in PlayMemories Home. Connect the camera to  your computer even if PlayMemories Home is already installed on your computer.
 Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the  operating screen or the accessing screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the 
data.
 To disconnect the camera from the computer, click   on the tasktray, then click  [Eject DSC-RX100M5].
Importing images to your computer and using 
them (PlayMemories Home)
Notes
Importing images from 
your camera
Sharing images on 
PlayMemories Online™
Uploading 
images to 
network services
Creating 
movie 
discs
Viewing images 
on a calendar For Windows, the following functions are also 
available: Playing back imported 
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You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the 
application download website   (PlayMemories Camera Apps™) via the 
Internet.
http://www.sony.net/pmca/
 After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the N mark on the camera, using the 
[One-touch(NFC)] function.
The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the 
shooting conditions and the memory card.
xStill imagesThe table below shows the approximate number of images that can be 
recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined 
using Sony standard memory cards for testing. 
[  Image Size]: L: 20M
When [  Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] *
* When the [  Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more 
pictures than shown above. (Except when [  Quality] is set to [RAW].)
xMovies
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory 
card formatted with this camera. Th e recording time for XAVC S and AVCHD 
movies is the recording time when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to 
[Off].
Adding functions to the camera 
Number of still images and recordable time of 
movies
QualityNumber of still images
8GB64 GB
Standard 1150 images 9600 images
Fine 690 images 5500 images
Extra fine 510 images 4150 images
RAW & JPEG 235 images 1900 images
RAW 355 images 2850 images 
						

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* only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to [NTSC].
 Continuous movie shooting is possible for a maximum of approximately 29 minutes at one time with the camera’s default settings and when the ambient 
temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). However, the recording time is 
approximately 5 minutes when shooting movies in XAVC S 4K or XAVC S HD 
120p/100p format (a product specification limit). The maximum continuous 
recording time of an MP4 (28M) format movie is about 20 minutes (limited by the 
4 GB file size restriction).
 The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR  (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
shooting scene. When you record a fast-m oving subject, the image is clearer but 
the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depend ing on the shooting conditions, the subject 
or the image quality/size settings.
File 
FormatRecord SettingRecordable time
(h (hour), m (minute))
8GB32 GB64 GB
XAVC S 
4K 30p 100M/25p 100M 9 m 35 m 1 h 15 m
30p 60M/25p 60M 15 m 1 h 2 h 5 m
24p 100M
*/ –
9 m 35 m 1 h 15 m
24p 60M*/ – 15m 1h 2h 5m
XAVC S 
HD 60p 50M/50p 50M
15 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m
30p 50M/25p 50M 15 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m
24p 50M
*/ – 15 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m
120p 100M/100p 100M 9 m 35 m 1 h 15 m
120p 60M/100p 60M 15 m 1 h 2 h 5 m
AVCHD 60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX) 40 m 3 h 6 h
60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH) 55 m 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS) 35 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m
24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX) 40 m 3 h 6 h
24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH) 55 m 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
MP4 1920×1080 60p 28M/ 1920×1080 50p 28M 35 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m
1920×1080 30p 16M/
1920×1080 25p 16M 1 h 4 h 10 m 8 h 25 m
1280×720 30p 6M/
1280×720 25p 6M 2h 35m 10h 55m 22h 
						

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Functions built into this camera This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera 
records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a 
smoother, more realistic image. Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format 
can be played back only on 1080 60p/1080 50p-supported devices.
 This camera is compatible with 4K 30p/4K 25p/4K 24p recording. Movies can be  recorded in a higher resolution than HD format.
 While aboard an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On].
On use and careAvoid rough handling, disassembling, modifyi ng, physical shock, or impact such as 
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on recording/playback Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is  working correctly.
 The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage  the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.
 Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The  internal mechanism may be damaged.
 If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
 Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be  able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or 
image data may be damaged.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid placeIn places such as in a car parked in  the sun, the camera body may become 
deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a 
malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking vibration
 Near a location that generates strong radi o waves, emits radiation or is strongly 
magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back 
images.
 In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to 
malfunction, and in some cases th is malfunction cannot be repaired.
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On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
ZEISS lensThe camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp 
images with excellent contrast. The lens  for the camera has been produced under a 
quality assurance system certified by ZEISS in accordance with the quality 
standards of ZEISS in Germany.
Notes on the monitor, electronic viewfinder and lens The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective 
use. However, some tiny black and/or bri ght dots (white, red, blue or green) may 
appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder. These dots are a normal result of 
the manufacturing process, and  do not affect the recording.
 Do not hold the camera by the monitor or the viewfinder.
 Take care that your fingers or other objects are not caught in the lens when it is  operating.
 Take care that your finger is not in the way when pushing the viewfinder down.
 Do not forcibly push down the viewfinder when the eyepiece is pulled out.
 If water, dust or sand adheres to the viewfinder unit, it may cause a malfunction.
Notes on shooting with the viewfinderThis camera is equipped with an Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with 
high resolution and high contrast. The camera is designed to provide an easily 
viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements.
 The image may be slightly di storted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not 
a malfunction. When you want to check every detail of the entire composition, you 
can also use the monitor.
 If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes 
around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may 
change. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a 
malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at the center 
area of the viewfinder.
Notes on the flash Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it.
 If water, dust or sand get into the ope n flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.
 Take care that your finger is not in the way when pushing the flash down.
Sony accessoriesUse only genuine Sony brand accessories, otherwise it may cause a malfunction. 
Sony brand accessories may not come to market for some countries or regions.
On camera’s temperatureCamera body and battery  may get warm with use – this is normal. 
						

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On the overheat protectionDepending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record 
movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. 
A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no 
longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and 
battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera 
and battery cool down enough,  the power may turn off again or you may be unable 
to record movies.
On charging the battery If you charge a battery that has not been  used for a long time, you may be unable 
to charge it to the proper capacity.
This is due to the battery characteristics. Charge the battery again.
 Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have become  deteriorated.
Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, a nd other materials may be copyrighted. 
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the 
copyright laws.
 To prevent [Copyright Info] from being used illegally, leave [Set Photographer]  and [Set Copyright] blank when you lend or transfer the camera.
 Sony bears no responsibility for any trouble or damage caused by unauthorized  use of [Copyright Info].
No guarantee in the case of damaged content or recording failuresSony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record or loss or damage of 
recorded images or audio data due to a malfunction of the camera or recording 
media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.
Cleaning the camera surfaceClean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe 
the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
Maintaining the monitor Hand cream or moisturizer left on the monitor may dissolve its coating. If you get any on the monitor, wipe it off immediately.
 Wiping forcefully with tissue paper or  other materials can damage the coating.
 If fingerprints or debris are stuck to the monitor, we recommend that you gently  remove any debris and then wipe the monitor clean with a soft cloth.
Notes on wireless LANWe assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized 
access to, or unauthorized use of, destinati ons loaded on the camera, resulting from 
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Notes on security when using wireless LAN products Always make sure that you are using a secure wireless LAN to avoid hacking, access by malicious third parties, or other vulnerabilities.
 It is important that you set the security settings when using a wireless LAN.
 If a security problem arises because no security precautions are in place or due to 
any inevitable circumstances when using a wireless LAN, Sony bears no 
responsibility for the loss or damage.
Playback speedThe playback speed will vary as below depending on the assigned [ Frame Rate] 
and [ Record Setting].
* only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to [NTSC].
[ Priority Setting] and recordable duration
 Sound will not be recorded.
 The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format.
 The image becomes out of focus when the  subject is too close, such as during 
macro shooting. Shoot from the shortest shooting distance (W side: Approx. 5 cm 
(0.16 ft), T side: Approx. 30 cm (0.98 ft) (from the lens)).
Notes on High Frame Rate shooting
Frame RateRecord Setting
24p 50M*30p 50M/ 25p 50M60p 50M/50p 50M
240fps/250fps 10 times slower 8 times slower/
10 times slower 4 times slower/
5 times slower
480fps/500fps 20 times slower 16 times slower/
20 times slower 8 times slower/
10 times slower
960fps/1000fps 40 times slower 32 times slower/
40 times slower 16 times slower/
20 times slower
Priority SettingFrame RateEffective pixel 
number read out 
from image sensorRecordable  duration
Quality Priority 240fps/250fps 1824 × 1026 Approx. 4 seconds
480fps/500fps 1824 × 616 Approx. 3 seconds
960fps/1000fps 1244 × 420 Approx. 3 seconds
Shoot Time Priority 240fps/250fps 1824 × 616 Approx. 7 seconds
480fps/500fps 1292 × 436
Approx. 7 seconds/
Approx. 6 seconds
960fps/1000fps 912 × 308 Approx. 6 seconds
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Camera
[System]Image device: 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm (1.0 type) CMOS sensor
Effective pixel number of camera:  Approx. 20.1 Megapixels
Total pixel number of camera: 
Approx. 21.0 Megapixels
Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T  2.9×  zoom lens
f = 8.8 mm – 25.7 mm (24 mm – 
70 mm (35 mm film equivalent))
F1.8 (W) – F2.8 (T)
While shooting movies (HD 16:9): 
25.5 mm – 74 mm
*1
While shooting movies (4K 16:9): 
28 mm – 80 mm
*1When [ SteadyShot] is set to 
[Standard]
SteadyShot: Optical
File format (Still images): JPEG (DCF, 
Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, 
RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format), 
DPOF compatible
File format (Movies): XAVC S format (XAVC S format 
compliant):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)
AVCHD format (AVCHD format 
Ver. 2.0 compatible):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, 
equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo 
Creator
Manufactured under license from 
Dolby Laboratories. Movies (MP4 format):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording media: Memory Stick PRO 
Duo media, Memory Stick Micro 
media, SD cards, microSD memory 
cards
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity  (Recommended Exposure Index) 
set to Auto): 
Approx. 0.4 m to 10.2 m 
(1.31 ft. to 33.46 ft.) (W)/
Approx. 0.4 m to 6.5 m 
(1.31 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (T)
[Input/Output connectors]HDMI connector: HDMI micro jack
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*:USB communication
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB  (USB 2.0)
* Supports Micro USB compatible  device.
[Viewfinder]Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic  Electro-Luminescence)
Total number of dots:  2 359 296 dots
Frame coverage: 100%
Magnification: Approx. 0.59 ×  (35 mm-format equivalent) with 
50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m
–1
Eye point (CIPA compliant): Approx. 20 mm from the eyepiece, approx. 
19.2 mm from the eyepiece frame 
at –1 m
–1
Diopter adjustment: –4.0 m–1 to +3.0 m–1
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[Monitor]LCD monitor: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots:  1 228 800 dots
[Power, general]Power: Rechargeable battery pack, 3.6 V 
AC Adaptor, 5 V
Power consumption: Approx. 2.6 W (during shooting 
with the monitor)
Approx. 3.0 W (during shooting 
with the viewfinder)
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C  (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (CIPA compliant)  (Approx.): 
101.6 mm × 58.1 mm × 41.0 mm 
(4 inches × 2 3/8 inches × 
1 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 299 g (10.6 oz) (including NP-BX1 
battery pack, Memory Stick PRO 
Duo media)
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III:  Compatible
[Wireless LAN]Supported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Supported security protocols: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Configuration method: Wi-Fi Protected  Setup™ (WPS) / manual
Access method: Infrastructure Mode
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag  compliant
Model No. WW605351
Rechargeable Battery Pack 
NP-BX1
Battery type: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V
Maximum charge current: 1.89 A
Capacity: 4.5 Wh (1 240 mAh)
Design and specifications are subject to 
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Trademarks Memory Stick and   are trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Sony Corporation.
 XAVC S and   are  registered trademarks of Sony 
Corporation.
 “AVCHD Progressive” and  “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are 
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation 
and Sony Corporation.
 Dolby and the double-D symbol are  trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 The terms HDMI and HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and 
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing, LLC in the United States 
and other countries.
 Windows is a registered trademark of  Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
 Mac is a registered trademark of  Apple Inc. in the United States and 
other countries.
 iPhone and iPad are registered  trademarks of Apple Inc. in the 
United States and other countries.
 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C,  LLC.
 Android and Google Play are  trademarks of Google Inc.
 Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi  Protected Setup are registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-
Fi Alliance.
 The N Mark is a trademark or  registered trademark of NFC Forum, 
Inc. in the United States and in other 
countries.
 DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are  trademarks of Digital Living 
Network Alliance.  Facebook and the “f” logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Facebook, Inc.
 YouTube and the YouTube logo are  trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Google Inc.
 Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
 In addition, system and product  names used in this manual are, in 
general, trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective 
developers or manufacturers. 
However, the ™ or ® marks may not 
be used in all cases in this manual.