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A7 V vs Cyber-shot RX10 V
Quick take: The A7 V has the highest resolution at 33MP; the Cyber-shot RX10 V is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 V — Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video: The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
A7 V (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7 VSony · 2025 | Cyber-shot RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,199Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA)Best | 630 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | Tilting screen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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
A7 V
Cyber-shot RX10 V
Portrait
8.9/10
6.5/10
Street
6.9/10
4.7/10
Travel
6.9/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
9.0/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
8.1/10
6.1/10
Documentary
8.5/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
8.5/10
Landscape
7.1/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
9.1/10
8.6/10
Casual
5.6/10
3.6/10
Food
8.2/10
5.1/10
Macro
7.9/10
3.6/10
Architecture
7.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
7.8/10
4.8/10
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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