Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 V→Sony A7 V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Cyber-shot RX10 V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the A7 V
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Resolution33MP vs 20MP (+13MP)
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Battery life760 shots (CIPA) vs 630 shots (CIPA)
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 | A7 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.4 | ||
| Street | +2.2 | ||
| Travel | +1.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +2.0 | ||
| Food | +3.1 | ||
| Macro | +4.3 | ||
| Architecture | +2.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX10 V | A7 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £2,799 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 33MP | ↑ |
| Video | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | 4K 60fps 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 630 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,111g (with battery and card) | 514g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | |
| Screen | Tilting screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | |
| 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) | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
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