Upgrade Guide
Sony A9→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 A9. 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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Burst rate30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) vs 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)
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Generation9 years newer (2026 vs 2017)
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 | A9 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | -1.3 | ||
| Travel | -1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.6 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | -1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | -1.4 | ||
| Macro | -2.2 | ||
| Architecture | -1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A9 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,199 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | |
| Autofocus | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~650 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 673g (with battery and card) | 1,111g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | Tilting screen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame 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) |
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