Upgrade Guide
Sony A5100→Sony Cyber-shot RX10 V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A5100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Cyber-shot RX10 V
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) vs 6fps
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Battery life630 shots (CIPA) vs ~400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation12 years newer (2026 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | A5100 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.1 | ||
| Street | -2.3 | ||
| Travel | -1.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | +3.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.1 | ||
| Casual | -1.5 | ||
| Food | -0.8 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A5100 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £2,199 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 224g (body only) | 1,111g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k 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 / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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