Drop an ARW file from your Sony RX100 VA (DSC-RX100M5A) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony RX100 VA (DSC-RX100M5A, 2019) is a refined update to the acclaimed RX100 V, sharing its 20.1 MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and fast 24–70 mm f/1.8–2.8 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. The key upgrade is the adoption of the 315-point phase-detection AF system from the RX100 VI, dramatically improving continuous AF tracking for sports, wildlife, and fast action. 24 fps RAW burst, 4K video, and 1000 fps super-slow-motion are all retained from the V.
Sony does not publish an official shutter rating for the RX100 VA. The mechanical shutter is estimated at approximately 200,000 actuations based on the shared stacked sensor platform and community reports.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony RX100 VA (M5A) | 2019 | 20.1 MP 1″ stacked | ~200,000 | ARW |
| Sony RX100 V (M5) | 2016 | 20.1 MP 1″ stacked | ~200,000 | ARW |
| Sony RX100 VI (M6) | 2018 | 20.1 MP 1″ | ~200,000 | ARW |
| Sony RX100 VII (M7) | 2019 | 20.1 MP 1″ stacked | ~200,000 | ARW |
The Sony RX100 VA stores the shutter count in an encrypted field in every ARW RAW file. ShutterCount decrypts and reads this value entirely in your browser.
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new |
| 10,000 – 60,000 | 5 – 30 % | Low to moderate use |
| 60,000 – 130,000 | 30 – 65 % | Moderate to heavy use |
| 130,000 – 170,000 | 65 – 85 % | Heavy use — negotiate price |
| 170,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past estimated life |
Beyond the shutter count, inspect the pop-up EVF mechanism, the OLED viewfinder clarity, the touchscreen response, and battery condition (NP-BX1, which has a moderate lifecycle). The multi-interface shoe contacts are a secondary wear point on RX100 series bodies.
Yes. The RX100 VA remains an excellent compact camera for its combination of fast 1-inch stacked sensor, 24fps burst, 315-point PDAF, and compact pocketable form. Used VA bodies at reasonable prices represent strong value compared to newer RX100 models. Its primary limitation is the short zoom range (24–70mm equiv.).
The RX100 VII (DSC-RX100M7, 2019) adds a fully retractable EVF, Real-time tracking AF (subject recognition), and 90fps burst via JPEG, but shares the same 20.1 MP stacked sensor and Zeiss lens with the VA. The VII is notably larger and heavier. For pure stills quality, the VA is competitive; the VII is better for continuous AF subject tracking and video (microphone input).
Sony embeds the mechanical shutter count in encrypted MakerNote tag 0x9050 using a cubic residue cipher (modulo 249). ShutterCount applies the appropriate decryption using the camera model identifier from the same file, then reads the uint32 counter at a fixed offset. This method is validated against confirmed ARW samples from multiple RX100 generation bodies.