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A9 III vs Cyber-shot RX10 V
Quick take: The A9 III has the highest resolution at 25MP; 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
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A9 III — Sports & Action Professionals: A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
A9 III (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A9 IIISony · 2023 | Cyber-shot RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,699 | £2,199Best |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.6MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 120fps blackout-free electronicBest | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 703g (body only) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting screen |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | 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
A9 III
Cyber-shot RX10 V
Portrait
8.5/10
6.5/10
Street
6.6/10
4.7/10
Travel
6.5/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
8.5/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
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Filmmaking
8.2/10
6.1/10
Documentary
8.2/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
9.4/10
8.5/10
Landscape
6.5/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
9.2/10
8.6/10
Casual
5.3/10
3.6/10
Food
7.9/10
5.1/10
Macro
7.6/10
3.6/10
Architecture
6.6/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
6.8/10
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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