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Cyber-shot RX10 IV vs RX10 V
Quick take: The Cyber-shot RX10 IV is the most affordable.
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 | Cyber-shot RX10 IVSony · 2017 | RX10 VSony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £482 usedBest | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (XAVC S), 1080p HFR up to 960fps, S-Log2 / S-Log3 | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 |
| Autofocus | 315-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast hybrid AF, Eye AF, touch focus | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 24fps with AF/AE tracking | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking)Best |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1095g (with battery and card) | 1,111g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 94 × 145mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M dots | Tilting screen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm f/2.4-4 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, Multi Interface Shoe, 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
Cyber-shot RX10 IV
RX10 V
Portrait
5.4/10
6.5/10
Street
4.1/10
4.7/10
Travel
4.3/10
4.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
6.1/10
Documentary
5.6/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
8.5/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
8.6/10
Casual
3.2/10
3.6/10
Food
4.6/10
5.1/10
Macro
3.3/10
3.6/10
Architecture
4.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
2.9/10
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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