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A7R IV vs Cyber-shot RX10 V
Quick take: The A7R IV has the highest resolution at 61MP.
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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R IV — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7R IV (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7R IVSony · 2019 | Cyber-shot RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199Best | £2,199Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA)Best | 630 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 | 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
A7R IV
Cyber-shot RX10 V
Portrait
8.1/10
6.5/10
Street
6.2/10
4.7/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.8/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
6.4/10
6.1/10
Documentary
6.9/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
7.4/10
8.5/10
Landscape
7.9/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
8.6/10
Casual
4.8/10
3.6/10
Food
7.4/10
5.1/10
Macro
6.5/10
3.6/10
Architecture
8.1/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
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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