Sony RX100 Mark V – The Best Vlogging Camera of 2018?

If you’ve watched any of the major vloggers at any point over the last year, you’ll probably have seen a few of them talking about their new camrera, the Sony RX100 V. It’s been used by the likes of Casey Neistat, Sara Dietschy and iJustine and there’s good reason that this camera has been trusted by some of the biggest names in vlogging.

4K Recording

Although this is classed as a point and shoot digital camera, this little pocket sized device packs one hell of a punch shooting video at a max resolution of 4k footage at 30fps. The RX100 V also shoots up to 120fps at a resolution of 1080p so you can be certain that if you love those silky smooth slowmotion shots, then this camera has you covered for those too.

Another great feature that this camera has to offer for vloggers is the fantastic low light abilities, this is mostly down to the maximum aperture of 1.8 at it’s widest. Having such a wide aperture also allows you to get that stunning blurred background or bokeh that vloggers love so much when shooting cinematic shots or even when just sitting in front of the camera and shooting yourself talking.

Flip Screen

The RX100 V also features a flip screen making it easier for you to keep an eye on yourself when vlogging on the move or  just to ensure you’re in focus when filming. Although, this camera has over 300 focus points and almost DSLR quality autofocus it can sometimes be hard to not get yourself in focus.

Wi-Fi Capabilities

One of the other features that would be useful for people who vlog on the move is the inclusion of wireless capabilities. This will allow you to not only control the shot from your mobile phone, but also transfer the footage or photos to your phone quickly and easily to share online. I genuinely think there will be a time where vlogs will be edited on phones and done completely without the use of a laptop. That time may not be now, but it’s definitely coming.

If you’re a vlogger who wants to play about with the colour in post production then this camera has a feature that you’ll love. The RX100V has the capability to shoot in S-Log2. This means that there’s a higher dynamic range for greater colour correction abilities when opening the footage in your favourite editing software.

This camera isn’t without some drawbacks though which is a shame given the price. The camera has a limit when recording in 4K of only five minutes maximum in one clip to prevent overheating. This is probably not going to be a major issue given that there are few people who I can see uploading 4K vlogs in 2017/18, but it’s something to keep in mind.

The battery life on this camera is also not the best with some reporting that they’re only getting around 30 minutes of battery life when shooting in 4K, so it might be worthwhile buying some extra batteries if you’re going for the top video performance.

If you can live with shooting in 1080p or can pocket a few extra batteries, then this is definitely a fantastic vlogging camera to consider adding to your list, although you may find that you can get something better for your needs at a lower cost.

Last update on 2021-11-29 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API