Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 V→Sony Sony RX1R III
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 Sony RX1R III
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Resolution61MP vs 20MP (+41MP)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot 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 | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.6 | ||
| Street | +2.9 | ||
| Travel | +1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.8 | ||
| Documentary | -1.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX10 V | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | 4K/30p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 630 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1,111g (with battery and card) | 496g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | Tilting screen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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