Upgrade Guide
Sony FX30→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 FX30. 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 electronic
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Generation4 years newer (2026 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 26MP — 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 | FX30 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.3 | ||
| Travel | -0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | -0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.4 | ||
| Casual | -1.6 | ||
| Food | -2.0 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | -1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FX30 | Cyber-shot RX10 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £2,199 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 630 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g (body only) | 1,111g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting screen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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