Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 V→Sony A5100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Cyber-shot RX10 V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the A5100
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | +2.3 | ||
| Travel | +1.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| 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 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX10 V | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £200 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | 6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 630 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1,111g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | Tilting screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
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