Sony's updated RX100 V — minor revision with improved processing, same 24-70mm f/1.8 Zeiss zoom.
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VA (Mark 5A) launched in 2018 as a minor revision of the RX100 V, updating the BIONZ X processor and menu system while retaining the same 20.1MP 1-inch stacked sensor and 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss zoom.
Same optical and sensor performance as the RX100 V — 20.1MP stacked sensor with 315-point phase-detect AF. 24fps burst. 4K video. The faster f/1.8-2.8 zoom is the main optical advantage over the 24-200mm models (RX100 VI/VII).
Pop-up OLED EVF. 3-inch tilting LCD. 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss T* zoom. WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth. 299g. Micro-USB. The VA is essentially a firmware-improved V with updated menus and processing.
Available used at mid-range prices. Functionally identical to the RX100 V with processing improvements. The f/1.8-2.8 zoom range is shorter than VI/VII but much faster — better for low light. For users who prioritise aperture speed over zoom range in a pocket camera.