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A5000 vs RX10 V
Quick take: The A5000 is the most affordable; only the RX10 V is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A5000Sony · 2014 | RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 269g (with battery) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | Tilting screen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, micro-HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A5000
RX10 V
Portrait
4.3/10
6.5/10
Street
6.5/10
4.7/10
Travel
6.1/10
4.9/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
6.5/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
8.5/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
8.6/10
Casual
4.2/10
3.6/10
Food
5.2/10
5.1/10
Macro
4.7/10
3.6/10
Architecture
4.8/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
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6.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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